Meet Our Executive Team

Since its inception in 1996, Big Rock Sports has grown at an extraordinary rate, and Big Rock’s leadership team
is a big part of the reason why. They work to ensure that everyone—vendors, retailers and employees—benefits from our growth.
Because of their guidance, Big Rock is one of the largest distributors of firearms and fishing gear in all of North America.

Ed Small, CEO

Ed received his B.S.B.A. in marketing and international trade from Appalachian State in 1986. Before joining Big Rock, he was a Senior Operating Advisor for JP Morgan Partners, assisting with the evaluation of current and potential investments from an operating perspective. In addition, Ed was the Chairman of the Board for SiTeco Lighting, a JPMP portfolio company in Germany that provides lighting solutions. Ed joined Big Rock in 2005 as President, taking over his current CEO duties in March of 2006. Ed and his wife Faith live on a horse farm near Big Rock’s headquarters in central North Carolina. 

David McCartney, President

David joined Big Rock Sports in 2022 as President. He spent nearly 30 years with General Parts, Inc. (now Advance Auto Parts), where he served as president of their Carquest Division. David brings a comprehensive knowledge of warehouse operations, pricing, supply chain, and inventory management to Big Rock Sports. An avid outdoorsman, David grew up hunting and fishing in West Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from North Carolina State University. David resides with his family in Raleigh, NC.

Pat Harvey, CFO, SVP of Finance

Pat joined Big Rock Sports in 2013. He has a BS in Accounting from Northern Illinois University and a Masters from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and is a CPA. Pat has over 18 years of experience as a CFO of manufacturing and distribution companies, mostly in the consumer products industry, such as Newell Rubbermaid, Mother’s Cookies, United Technologies and NASCAR. Pat and his wife Georgia have three children and live in central North Carolina near Big Rock’s headquarters.

Brian Phillips, Senior Vice President–Sales

Prior to becoming Senior Vice President of Sales, Brian Phillips led the Business Development team. Previously, he worked in the consumer goods industry at the Jarden Corporation, United Technologies and Kidde PLC. Brian was recently named to the SGB Top 40 Under 40 list, and he currently lives in central North Carolina with his wife and two sons.