VANGUARD Pro Staffers are winning local, state, national and world archery championship titles, raising funds to take servicemen and women injured in the line of duty and terminally-ill children on adventurous hunts, managing popular ranges and shops, teaching archery in after-school programs, leading regional archery associations and clubs, and more. Though they're diverse in experience, age, background and industry involvement, VANGUARD's Pro Staff members share common loves: Archery, the outdoors and VANGUARD sporting optics. Scattered across North America and in Australia, too, this mix of energetic teens to seasoned pros with decades of experience all agree: VANGUARD binoculars and spotting scopes run laps around the big-name optics they used before discovering us.

Wayne Huffman

Location: Anderson, IN
Favorite VANGUARD products: Endeavor ED 1045 binoculars, Saberlock 88ZW bow case

Wayne Huffman's fondest childhood memories are hunts alongside his father, who introduced him to the outdoors at just 5 years old. This started a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing and all things outdoors.

He was introduced to archery by family members as a way of enhancing his hunting season. Soon, Wayne competed competitively in local, state, national, and world 3D competitions, as well as National Field Archery Association competitions.

His passion has lead to owning two archery pro shops in Indiana along with a few family members who share his love of archery. He appreciates the opportunity to interact with others who share the same enthusiasm for the sport. He believes this helps him continually grow as a person and athlete. As a certified National Archery Association instructor, Wayne spends the summer encouraging young people through his local 4H to make archery a part of their lives. He enjoys sharing in their celebration as they progress in the sport.

As an archery pro shop owner, his customers demand quality.

"VANGUARD optics exceed every expectation," Wayne said."You'll notice the quality the moment you pick up the binoculars. The clarity, rugged design, and features created to ensure comfort make VANGUARD a leader in the optics field. Honestly, I believe they've set a path for other optics companies to follow."

Wayne shoots IBO and NFAA open. He is a pro staffer for Martin Archery, Bodoodle, Carbon Express, Specialty Archery, Tru Ball release aids, Axcel Archery sites, Grim Reaper broadheads, Bohning, and America's Best bowstrings.