Andrew Linth

Product Development and Sourcing Consultant - Softgoods

Portland

About

Drew Linth has been developing technical purpose-built products for multiple applications for over 25 years. Drew worked for several brands including Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Montrail, Keen and Danner before founding Torrent Concepts in 2012. Drew has several functional patents and continues to identify new innovative materials and manufacturing methods across severalproduct categories. Drew’s consulting practice is based in Portland, Oregon where he augments the sports, leisure, government, health and medical industries. A tinkerer at heart, Drew believes there’s always a tangible solution to complex ideas.

Education

Western Washington University

Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication / December, 2001

Experience

TORRENT CONCEPTS LLC

Founder and Lead Product Developer / January, 2015 — Present

Chinook Trading Co.

Sr. Product Development Manager / April, 2012 — January, 2016

LaCrosse Footwear Incorporated

Sr. Footwear Development Manager / December, 2008 — April, 2012

KEEN

Sr. Product Developer / January, 2008 — December, 2008

Columbia Sportswear Company

Footwear Developer II - Montrail/Sorel / January, 2006 — January, 2008

Nike

Development Analyst / December, 2003 — January, 2006

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