For Immediate Release:

Benchmade Announces Additions to Human Resources Department

January 8, 2009, OREGON CITY, Ore-The surge of employee growth at Benchmade Knife Company has necessitated the expansion of the Human Resource Department.

Ron Britt

Ron Britt has been named the Director of Human Resources. Mr. Britt previously was the Director of Human Resources at LiveBridge, Inc. / ACS, where he helped to increase the company’s revenue, number of employees, and expansion of their international locations. Mr. Britt received a Masters of Industrial Relations degree from the University of Oregon.

Janet Rutledge

Janet Rutledge has been hired as the new Human Resources Generalist. She will take on many of the operational functions within the Human Resources department. Ms. Rutledge has a background in multiple high-tech manufacturing companies. She will focus on the operational functions of the Human Resources department such as staffing, performance management support, and HR-related training.


Alicia Hunt - Public Relations | Benchmade | 503.655.6004 | pr@benchmade.com

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