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ManufacturingGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
W.C. Bradley Co. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturing and services group headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. It operates as a diversified collection of companies spanning outdoor cooking, outdoor living and recreation, as well as real estate development and land management, offering brands, products, properties and services to support outdoor leisure and community needs. The firm emphasizes innovation and responsiveness to changing consumer demands, aiming to act in the interests of its team, shareholders, customers and local communities. In 2025 the company expanded its holdings with the formation of Outdoor Brands, LLC and the acquisition of Oklahoma Joe's, reflecting a focus on expanding its outdoor brands and product lines. Leadership changes occurred in late 2025 and early 2026, with James G. Hillenbrand retiring as CEO in October 2025 and Christopher M. Ball appointed CEO in April 2026 after serving as board chair and interim chief executive. The organization has earned recognitions for corporate citizenship in 2025 and continues to operate as a mid-sized, Columbus-based private entity.