Author: SGB Media

The American Alpine Club (AAC) on Monday announced that its CEO search committee selected Koya Leadership Partners to lead its executive search process.

Oregon State University – Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in outdoor products beginning fall 2020 that will be one of only a few such university programs in the nation.

Foot Locker Inc. announced Monday that its board of directors has elected Darlene Nicosia and Tristan Walker as directors of the company, effective February 2.

Columbia Sportswear Co. on Monday announced that at the company’s January 24 board of directors meeting, the board appointed President and CEO Tim Boyle as chairman of the board.

Founder Sport Group, manufacturer of stock and custom sublimated garments for team dealers, decorators and college bookstores, announced Monday that Mike Seferyn has joined the company as chief information officer.

Certain utility patent claims made by Columbia Sportswear Co. against Seirus Innovative Accessories Inc. were upheld as invalid by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the accessories brand announced Monday.

Coefficient Cycling on Monday announced the appointment of Beverly Lucas as VP of global business development.

As the outdoor industry descends on Denver this week for Outdoor Retailer’s newly fashioned Outdoor + Snow Show, the vibe inside Colorado Convention Center will be instantly recognizable. Despite the familiarity, however, change is in the air. SGB Executive previews this year’s show and also touches on the backdrop of a changing trade show landscape.

Emily Newman was named executive director of Camber Outdoors last September, bringing stability to an organization that had endured a tumultuous and transitional 2019. As 2020 kicks off and with Camber’s controversy behind it, Newman is determined to help the organization find a new path forward. She spoke with SGB Executive about that plan.

Nike and Adidas joined a host of others in the sports and entertainment world issuing statements honoring the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers basketball great Kobe Bryant.