Johnson Outdoors, Inc. announced the selection of Terry Troutman as vice president, global operations and supply chain. Troutman will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, Johnson Outdoors and hold a seat on the company’s executive committee.
In this new role, Troutman is responsible for overseeing the global, system-wide operations and leading the carbon footprint initiatives for the company.
Troutman is a veteran of working in global operations, including driving business results in strategic and tactical leadership, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, inventory and demand planning, customer service, and transportation. He joins the company from Instant Brands/Corelle Brands as vice president, global supply chain since 2017. Before that, he held senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Instant Brands/Corelle Brands and Delphi Thermal Systems.
“I’m pleased to welcome Terry to our team. His extensive experience and capabilities will be critical to our operations team, ensuring we continue to leverage our strengths in a challenging supply chain environment and maximize opportunities in an increasingly competitive outdoor recreation industry,” said Johnson-Leipold.
“I’m excited to join the Johnson Outdoors team. I’m looking forward to working in the outdoor category with the passionate outdoor adventurers in the company, and to apply my experience in other industries to leverage opportunities for the future,” said Troutman.
Johnson Outdoors’ brands include Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka! camping and hiking equipment.
