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Rick Fowler

CTO at Youngone Corporation
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Seasoned executive with 24 years of experience in product development, quality assurance, and management.
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Location
Seattle, Washington, United States, US
Skills
  • Product Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Apparel
  • Management
  • Product Design
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Rick Fowler is a seasoned executive with 24 years of experience in product development, quality assurance, and management, having held positions at Youngone Corporation, The North Face, and Eddie Bauer. He has a strong background in product innovation, materials science, and global sourcing. With expertise in multiple industries, including apparel, fashion, and manufacturing, Rick has developed a unique ability to drive product development, quality assurance, and sales growth. He holds a BA degree from the University of Washington and has experience in multiple fields, including cell biology, history, and philosophy.

Experience

  • Youngone Corporation
    • CTO
      • Nov 1999 - Present

      Product Innovation, Materials and Process Innovation, Technical Marketing, Quality Assurance, Productivity Engineering

  • The North Face
    • Director of QA
      • Mar 1996 - Dec 1999

      QA, lab, technical design and overseas (HK) office responsibility. Also warranty, repairs, returns analysis and design/R&D liaison to 'complete the loop' of consumer satisfaction

  • Eddie Bauer
    • Director of QA
      • 1973 - 1996

      A progression of work from Sales and Inventory Systems Management, Sales promotion (footwear), Consumer and Staff Education, QA, Product Development, Overseas Office and Sourcing/Source Qualification: focussing on technical advancement, consumer value, and staff development.

Education

  • 1970 - 1972
    University of Washington
    BA, Cell Biology, History, Physics, Chemistry
  • 1969 - 1970
    Eastern Washington University
    Chordate Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, History of India
  • 1968 - 1969
    Lake Forest College
    Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • 1962 - 1967
    St. George's School, Spokane
    High School, Prep with emphasis in Sciences, English, Economics, 6 years of Latin study

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