Footwear Unlimited, a full-service company that designs, manufactures, and distributes footwear, announced Jon Hanson has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager for Spyder Footwear.
“Jon’s vision and experience aligns with where we are headed in the outdoor space,” said Pat Mooney, CEO, Footwear Unlimited. “With many brands in the market more apparel and gear focused, Jon’s leadership will help Spyder Footwear become a significant and profitable part of their business.”
Hanson brings 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry where he has held leadership positions with several global outdoor brands. Most recently, Hanson was the Director of Sales for all Outdoor brands at Amer Sports, overseeing sales for Salomon, Atomic, Suunto, and Arc’teryx.
Hanson was born and raised in the Midwest and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his MBA from Saint Louis University. He calls Boulder, Colorado, home.
Since 1966, Footwear Unlimited has been an industry leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing footwear. Its brand portfolio includes Baretraps, Spyder Footwear, and The Frye Company Footwear. Under the leadership of Mooney the Footwear Unlimited teams operate in China, Mexico,
Spyder is a recognizable and credible outdoor sportswear brands. Focused on enhancing the ski experience on and off the mountain, Spyder prides itself on its advanced technical composition and style.
As the official outfitter for the U.S. Ski Team for more than 30 years, Spyder offers technical ski, fitness, swim and lifestyle apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The brand is available in more than 150 direct-to-consumer retail outposts globally as well as department stores, sporting goods stores and specialty retailers throughout China, Europe, Middle East, North America and South Korea.
