| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Charles Sells |
Vice President of Human Resources | Profile |
Mike Ward |
Chief Innovation Officer | Profile |
The Michaels Companies, Inc. is North America`s largest specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. As of February 27, 2016, the Company owned and operated more than 1,340 stores in 49 states and Canada under the brands Michaels, Aaron Brothers and Pat Catan`s. The Michaels Companies, Inc., also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of high quality custom and specialty framing merchandise, and Darice, a premier wholesale distributor in the gift and decor industry. The Michaels Companies, Inc. produces a number of exclusive private brands including Recollections®, Studio Decor™, Bead Landing®, Creatology®, Ashland®, Celebrate It®, Art Minds®, Artist`s Loft®, Craft Smart® and Loops & Threads®. With crafting classes, store events, project sheets, store displays, mobile applications and online videos, The Michaels Companies offer experiences that can inspire creativity and confidence for customers.
PeopleForBikes is the national organization working to make riding better for everyone. By collaborating with millions of individual riders, businesses, community leaders, and elected officials, we`re uniting people to create a powerful, united voice for bicycling and its benefits.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is a thriving retail co-op that sells gear and clothing for outdoor adventures exclusively to members. Our members get the best products at fair prices, access to rental gear, one of the best guarantees around, and 1% of every sale goes to support the outdoor community. We outfit our members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling and yoga. But we offer more than products: we peddle passion. Regardless of a member`s level of activity or experience, we love to share our expertise and enthusiasm to connect people with quality products that inspire active outdoor lifestyles. If you want to know what it`s like working here, we also encourage each other to get moving. To get out the front door. Take the plunge. Try something new like riding in a Fondo, bouldering or paddle boarding. MEC is a place where ideas spark and a craving to play outside gets stoked.
KHS America is the parent company of Altus Handmade Flutes, Anacleto Accordions, A+ Guitars, Azumi Flutes, Green Tones Musical Toys, H. Jimenez Guitars, Hercules Stands, Hohner Harmonicas, Jupiter Band Instruments, Kohala Ukuleles, Lanikai Ukuleles, Majestic Percussion, Mapex Drums, NFUZD Audio, Nomad Stands, Rockwood Drums, Sonor Drums, and XO Professional Brass. KHS America is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHS Music Co. Ltd. of Taipei, Taiwan.
Johnson Outdoors is a leader in innovative outdoor recreational equipment for fishing, diving, camping and watercraft recreation enthusiasts. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company evolved from a single brand into a $425 million global enterprise with 1,200 employees across 20 facilities worldwide. Public offerings of Johnson Outdoors (JOUT: Nasdaq) occurred in 1987 and 1988, with the Johnson family maintaining a controlling ownership position. Johnson Outdoors designs, manufactures and markets many of the world`s best known outdoor recreation brands across four business units: Fishing, Diving, Watercraft Recreation, Camping and Hiking. Our legacy of success is built on continuous, award-winning innovation which drives market-leading positions across 16 product categories. For over ten consecutive years, new products have represented a third or more of total Company revenue. Our mission is "to exceed the ever-growing expectations of outdoor enthusiasts, and the channel customers that serve them, with the most innovative, most valued and most sought-after brands and equipment." Investments will focus on sustaining leadership in fishing electronics, maintaining positive momentum in core dive equipment segments, driving growth in specialty camping and paddling channels and maximizing opportunities to improve the long-term profitability profile of every business. At Johnson Outdoors, we believe creating value goes beyond creating great products into creating the ultimate outdoor experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Our portfolio of market-winning brands is known for delivering on that promise. • Minn Kota® motors and accessories; Humminbird® fishfinders, maps and charts; Cannon® downriggers • SCUBAPRO® dive equipment and computers • Eureka!® tents and camping gear; Jetboil® personal cooking systems • Old Town® canoes, kayaks and personal flotation devices; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles