Outdoor Research hires Chris Clark as North American Sales Director

SEATTLE, Wash.  - Outdoor Research the Seattle-based manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and accessories, this month hired outdoor industry veteran Chris Clark as Director of Sales in North America.

Working with the Outdoor Research sales team, Clark will oversee and coordinate sales efforts in all of OR’s North American regional territories and work closely with key accounts in different parts of the country. He will report to VP of Sales Dave Mahoney.

“Chris brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the outdoor industry on all sides of the business, a path that has taken him from retail to servicing to marketing to product development and, of course, sales,” Mahoney said. “Beyond his experience, Chris will also be a perfect cultural fit at Outdoor Research, thanks to an overwhelmingly positive attitude and passion for all things outdoor.”

Clark brings 20 years of outdoor experience to his new post, including sales and marketing experience with Black Diamond, SCARPA, Backcountry Access and Cascade Designs, as well as retail experience at Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, CO. An avid backcountry skier and mountain biker, Chris is a graduate of the University of Colorado.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the Outdoor Research team,” Clark said. “Between the reputations of the people at Outdoor Research and the momentum the brand has right now, there are a lot of key things in alignment for OR, and I’m excited to help build on that success.”

About Outdoor Research

Outdoor Research® is Designed by Adventure®. We provide Innovation and Inspiration for the Relentless Adventurer. Based in Seattle, Outdoor Research was founded in 1981. We are dedicated to building better outdoor apparel, gloves, hats and an array of other outdoor accessories informed by real-world testing. We develop innovative, functional, bomb-proof products that are beautiful in their simplicity. We strive to provide the best value to our customers, not shareholders. We are committed to our core sports: alpinism, rock and ice climbing, hiking, backpacking, paddling, trail running, and skiing and snowboarding. And we’re having fun along the way.


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