Overland Park, Kan.- Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry leader in sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, has announced the hiring of Scott Peterson as the new laser rangefinder product manager.

As product manager Peterson will be responsible for managing all aspects of product development, from concept development to commercialization, for the golf, hunting and tactical markets.

Peterson brings a strong background in product management and product development to Bushnell. Most recently, he was a product development manager at Adams Golf, and prior to that he was a project manager and research engineer at TaylorMade Products.

"Scott's training as an engineer, background in product management and development, and knowledge of the golf and hunting industries will be great assets to our organization," said Jordan Vermillion, Bushnell sports optics and outdoor accessories product director.

Peterson, an avid golfer and hunter, received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Nebraska.