Granite Gear has hired Benjamin Landry as associate product designer and Julie Hukriede as customer service manager.
Landry joined the company after completing a BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout as well as multiple inventive freelancing projects. He will assist in the design and development of new and existing product categories. His youth, talent, and strengths in creative design development and identifying future trends will strengthen Granite Gear’s design team and continue the company’s evolution within the outdoor market and beyond, accoridng to Rob Coughlin, Granite Gear's vice president of sales.
Hukriede comes to Granite Gear with 20+ years of experience as a research and development buyer and customer relations specialist in a production and manufacturing environment. Her extensive background will provide the Granite Gear customer service department with the expertise in building and maintaining invaluable relationships with Granite Gear’s customers.
“Bringing Ben and Julie on board is an investment in Granite Gear’s new direction and future,” said Coughlin. “Each brings a diverse wealth of knowledge with backgrounds and skills that will help guide our leadership in the industry.”
Landry will be working at the Chicago, IL location, while Hukriede will be working at the original Two Harbors, MN location.
Both Landry and Hukriede have a passion for the outdoors and are thrilled to be employed by a company that shares their values.
Granite Gear makes backpacks, and an extensive variety of storage sacks, lifestyle accessories, dog products and canoe gear.
