Cortez, CO – March 27, 2019 – Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring of Julie Rich as Vice President of People. In this newly formed position, Rich will lead the Human Resources team including talent management, recruiting and retention, compliance, and management development.

“We are thrilled to welcome Julie to the Osprey family,” said Layne Rigney, CEO, Osprey. “Julie brings incredible experience and shows a passion for creating a strong company culture with a genuine focus on employee engagement.”

Rich is a seasoned global human resources executive with experience in both manufacturing and technology companies. Previous to joining Osprey, Rich served as Chief People Officer at Cherwell Software and prior to that served as SVP of Human Resources at P2 Energy Solutions, Chief People Officer at PROS, SVP of Human Resources at RightNow, and SVP of Human Resources at Time Warner Telecom.

“The people of Osprey are truly the magic behind the brand,” said Rich. “I am so looking forward to working with the team and building on the solid foundation that has enabled Osprey to become an industry leader.”