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Edward R. Howell joined Columbia in August 2002 as Global President of the Company’s Sorel division.
Prior to joining Columbia Sportswear, Mr. Howell was Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Mountain Sports from
1998 to 2002 and Executive Vice President from 1997 to 1998. From 1988 to 1997 Mr. Howell held various
positions with L.L. Bean, most recently as General Manager of Apparel. From 1985 to 1988 Mr. Howell served
in various positions with Woolrich, including National Sales Manager. Prior to 1985 he served in a variety of
positions for Macy’s Department Store, including Vice President of Merchandising for Macy’s New York.
Robert G. Masin joined Columbia in May 1989 as National Sales Manager and became General
Merchandise Manager in July 1998. In May 2001, Mr. Masin was named Senior Vice President of Sales and
Merchandising. From 1976 to 1989 he worked for W.L. Gore and Associates, a polymer technology and
manufacturing and service company. From 1982 to 1989 he was National Sales Manager of Gore’s Fabric
Division.
Grant D. Prentice joined Columbia in May 1984 as General Manager – Outerwear Merchandising. In May
2001, Mr. Prentice was named Vice President and General Manager – Outerwear Merchandising. From 1977 to
1984, Mr. Prentice worked as a sales representative for Gerry Outdoor Products, a skiwear company based in
Colorado.
Bryan L. Timm joined Columbia in June 1997 as Corporate Controller and was named Chief Financial
Officer in July 2002. In 2003 Mr. Timm was named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
From 1991 to 1997 Mr. Timm held various financial positions for Oregon Steel Mills and most recently as
Divisional Controller for CF&I Steel, Oregon Steel Mills’ largest division. From 1986 to 1991, Mr. Timm was an
accountant with KPMG LLP.
William J. Berta joined Columbia in November 1996 as Manager of U.S. Footwear Sales and in October
2000 was named General Manager of Sorel. In September 2001, Mr. Berta was named General Manager –
Footwear for both Columbia and Sorel. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Berta served in various sales management
roles for Wolverine Worldwide, Daisy Manufacturing, and Hi-Tech Sports.
John B. Gilbert, Jr. is the President and co-founder of Mountain Hardwear, Inc. established in 1993 and
now a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia. Prior to establishing Mountain Hardwear, Mr. Gilbert was the
President of Sierra Designs from 1991 to 1993. From 1968 to 1988, Mr. Gilbert was the Vice President of Sales
and Marketing and a member of the Board of Directors of The North Face, Inc.
David W. Robinson joined Columbia in March 1995 as Senior Merchandiser of Hunting, Fishing and
Accessories within Outerwear Merchandising and in December 1999 was named General Manager – Hunting,
Fishing, and Accessories Merchandising. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Robinson was Director of Operations
for Video Lottery Technologies from 1992 to 1995, and prior to that he was a Vice President of Life Link
International.
Mark J. Sandquist joined Columbia in March 1995 as Senior Merchandiser of Men’s and Women’s
Sportswear and in August 2000 was named General Manager – Sportswear Merchandising. Prior to joining
Columbia, Mr. Sandquist held various managerial positions for Union Bay from 1985 to 1995.
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