Larry and Brenda Potterfield Commissioned as Kentucky Colonels

Larry and Brenda Potterfield Commissioned as Kentucky Colonels by MidwayUSA
Columbia, MO -

Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA and founders of the MidwayUSA Foundation were formally commissioned as Kentucky Colonels at the MidwayUSA Foundation’s annual National Youth Shooting Sports Conference in Columbia, MO on Friday, October 6th, 2023.

Pictured in the photo are Larry and Brenda Potterfield (center) with Paul Pluff, Ruger Public Relations manager (far left), Rick Leach, Co-President Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (right of Brenda) and Ed White, SSSF Board of Directors (far right).

The commission of Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky. It is a recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to community, state, and nation in efforts to improve lives, provide hope, and fulfill the dreams of citizens. The title is for life and is conferred by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

“As a Kentucky Colonel, it was truly an honor and a privilege to nominate Larry and Brenda Potterfield to be commissioned as Kentucky Colonels,” said Rick Leach, Co-President Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and National Director Scholastic Action Shooting Program. “I could not think of anyone more deserving of the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and I was happy that Governor Beshear agreed.  Their support of Boy Scouts, schools and youth shooting sports makes our country a better place.” 

The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels was formed to establish a society and great non-political brotherhood for the advancement of Kentucky and Kentuckians. The HOKC is well-known for its charitable giving and events, comprised of Kentucky Colonels commissioned by the Governor. For more information about Kentucky Colonels and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, visit https://www.kycolonels.org/.

About MidwayUSA

Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become MidwayUSA (www.midwayusa.com). They instilled family values like honesty, integrity, and respect for others into the business, and strive to maintain this culture with each Employee added to their growing team. For over 45 years, MidwayUSA has offered JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing, and Hunting with an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction. For more information on MidwayUSA, visit their website (www.midwayusa.com), find them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/OfficialMidwayUSA), or follow them on Twitter (http://twitter.com/midwayusa).

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