Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson is a versatile professional equipped with a plethora of skills and experiences in various domains. After completing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Political Science from the prestigious University of Oregon, Sam toppled a series of positions in different sectors to gain comprehensive knowledge.

His career started as a Program Director and Instructor at The Little Gym International, Inc. Sam gradually advanced through levels before serving as On-Air Personality & Morning Show Producer, KKNU at McKenzie River Broadcasting. He eventually moved to Premiere Radio Networks and worked as the Executive Morning Show Producer & On-Air Personality, KUPL-FM, Operations Manager & Producer, After MidNite and The Blair Garner Show, and Music Scheduler, After MidNite. Sam's prior associations include Consultant at Albright & O'Malley Country Consulting.

However, Sam's astute aptitude for problem-solving and data-driven approach drew him towards e-commerce. He joined The Clymb / LeftLane Sports and assumed multifarious roles including Member Support, Voice-Over Artist, Brand Event Manager, Catalog Production Coordinator, Catalog Production Lead, Senior Manager, Sales Operations, and finally Director of Operations. He eventually got promoted to Vice President of Commerce/GM PDX where he led teams and cross-functional initiatives, integrated systems and improved processes.

Sam's extensive experience in e-commerce, strategy, operations, merchandising, analytics, logistics, supply chain management, and data management makes him a valuable asset. He possesses excellent leadership and communication skills, and his problem-solving ability ensures successful execution of projects.