Duck Commander facts for kids
| Private | |
| Industry | Hunting |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | West Monroe, Louisiana, United States |
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Key people
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Phil Robertson (Founder & President) Willie Robertson (CEO) Jase Robertson (COO) Kay Robertson (Vice President) |
| Products | Duck calls Buck calls and accessories |
| Revenue | $40 million (2012) |
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Operating income
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$20 million (2012) |
| Owner | Willie Robertson, Jase Robertson, Phil Robertson, Jep Robertson |
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Number of employees
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15 (2011) 75 (2012) |
| Subsidiaries | Buck Commander Duck Dynasty |
Duck Commander is a company that makes duck calls. They also make duck and deer hunting equipment Their main office is in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States.
History
Phil Robertson, an American football quarterback at Louisiana Tech University, was originally going to play professional football in the NFL. He decided to start a company instead. He began his business in a dilapidated shed. He spent 25 years there making duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees. Phil's third son, Willie Robertson, is the company's chief executive officer. Willie expanded it into a multi-million dollar enterprise. The Robertson family and business are the subjects of Duck Dynasty, a reality television series on A&E. Before that, they were featured in the Duck Commander television show on the Outdoor Channel.
Filmography
- Duck Commander (2009–2010)
- Duck Dynasty (2012–present)
