Outdoor Research Names Barton as President

Outdoor Research announced a new leadership structure with industry veteran Roger Barton taking the helm of the company as president.

Since 2018, Barton has led all aspects of finance and operations at Outdoor Research. Prior to OR, he held senior operating and financial roles at Marmot for more than 20 years.

Current OR president Michelle Wardian has been promoted to president and chief strategy officer of Youngone America and will serve on the Outdoor Research board of directors. Outdoor Research has been majority-owned by Youngone since 2014.