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Boston, Ma, Us

Woburn, Ma, Us

Years ago, I developed a sport sandal brand with a pronounced footbed contour and a simple, functional design (Chaco Z/1). It developed a cult-like following due to its aggressive arch support and durable construction. The original Z/1 design is still selling well today, decades later.Fast forward to 2015. Working to develop footbeds for a new line of shoes, I came up with a new insole concept to better deliver comfort and performance. The same “can’t live without them” feeling, now available for all the shoes in your closet.2022 finds me back to my roots, with a new collection of sandals that brings together everything I have learned in my footwear career. Lightweight, durable, supportive and most importantly - insanely comfortable. Tread Labs sandals will raise the bar for athletically inspired sandals.Stay tuned. There is more to come...

Albizzate, Varese, It

Recruited as an outside project manager to work on new innovation to increase exposure of the Vibram brand to new and existing customers. Tasked with showcasing Vibram’s ability to innovate in ways that are relevant to today’s consumers. Developed a new way to construct footwear based on outsole innovation. Coordinated with Vibram business units in Italy, China and the US. Managed outside vendors as well as internal resources. Vibram's dedication to quality and innovation is evident in every aspect of the business. Final product, footwear partners and strategic partnerships all exhibit the drive for performance.

Uncommon and enduring clothing for men. A handsome collection of men’s casual apparel focused on fit, fabric and function. High quality clothing, built to last in the USA.Domestic manufacturing, exceptional Japanese fabrics, a fine eye for detail. With a relaxed look and a very unique personality, Osmium educated men about fit, style and slow fashion.

Took some time off in a very beautiful part of the world. Sailed the ocean blue. Visited many islands. Really slowed down. Learned to kite board. Swam, hiked, fished, explored and generally had a fantastic time. Found out that even paradise can get boring.

Founded and managed Chaco, manufacturer of the finest sport sandals on the planet. From humble beginnings in a spare room of my home, to a vibrant company, Chaco grew because of our focus on values and product integrity. From employee benefit programs to product resoling programs, Chaco was a prime example of a triple bottom line focus - people, profits, and planet.Personally responsible for the design of all legacy sandal products. Chaco footwear delivered comfort through biomechanics; durability through thoughtful design and material selection. Chaco was the prefered brand for serious outdoor professionals around the world. Gathered a first class management team that excelled at brand cultivation and inspired tremendous product loyalty.Sold Chaco to Wolverine Worldwide in January of 2009.