Chaco welcomes Scott Bowen as the company's
new Product Line Manager. Bowen brings more than ten years of experience in
outdoor performance footwear to the Panonia, Colorado-based team through his
work with both the Columbia Sportswear Company and Nike.

Originally from South Africa, Bowen has been based in Portland, Oregon since
1999 working for Columbia in a number of footwear product development and
merchandising management roles. In his most recent position as product line
manager, Bowen was responsible for the product development strategy,
creative direction and overall operational aspects for a number of top
Columbia footwear brands within the company's hiking, safety and sandal
categories, including Sorel and the global SMU line. Prior to working for
Columbia, Bowen was an international account representative for Nike in
Beaverton, Oregon.

“We're excited to add Scott to our product team,” said Director of Product
Development Brandan Hill. “He brings a diverse background, a global
perspective and proven outdoor industry success that will immediately find
traction among our initiatives. We anticipate that Scott will play a
significant role in executing our plan to apply Chaco product values to new
footwear categories in upcoming seasons.”

Bowen's extensive experience honing the technical features and benefits and
authentic styling consumers demand from outdoor performance footwear make
him a strategic asset to the Chaco brand and its future product development
mission ­ to deliver the best fit in outdoor footwear. His primary
responsibilities will include managing the creative, merchandising and
development of all new Chaco product lines, and working directly with a
cross-functional team across marketing, sales and operations to help further
the company's excellence in performance footwear fit systems. In addition,
Bowen will also investigate new market opportunities for the company.

Mark Paigen, Chaco President and Founder, adds, “Scott's experience,
personality, and motivated spirit are a great fit for Chaco. His sense of
thoughtful design and the outdoor market will help us elevate the Chaco
brand in new and exciting ways.”