is president and CEO of Patagonia, Inc., and Patagonia’s parent company, Lost Arrow Corporation. Patagonia is widely known for its commitment to product quality and environmental responsibility. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Patagonia pledges to donate a least 1 percent of its annual sales to promote conservation and preservation of the natural environment. Sheahan came to Patagonia from his post as president of Kelty, Inc. Prior to Kelty, he served as vice president of marketing for Merrell Footwear and was category marketing manager at Nike ACG. He has also been an editor at several outdoor-inspired publications, including Powder magazine and Runner’s World. He is aligned with a number of environmental organizations and served as president of the Conservation Alliance.

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