Val George Vollmer is a seasoned creative leader with expertise in design, product development, and sourcing. With a passion for disrupting the norm and building successful innovative brands, Vollmer has a proven track record of leading diverse teams in start-up, specialty, and mass retailing through the full product lifecycle. Vollmer has extensive experience in home, accessories, footwear, and apparel product development, serves as a mentor, and a thought leader in the industry. Vollmer is a strategic leader with a customer-focused mindset that is evident in the innovative and creative brands that Vollmer has worked to develop.

Vollmer holds a BA from Hamline University and has studied at Arizona State University. Vollmer has worked in several organizations and served in different capacities, which include Principal at G Consulting, Vice President Head of Design for Home, Soaps, Gifting, Accessories & Seasonal Concept at Bath & Body Works, SVP Global Product Development and Sourcing Footwear & Accessories - Quiksilver, Roxy & DC Shoes at Boardriders, Senior Vice President Design, Sourcing, and Product Development at Burt's Bees Baby, GMM Senior Director Global Product Development, Sourcing, Technical Design & Production Non-Apparel at Lands' End, Director of Sourcing and Product Development - Pottery Barn Kids and PB Teen at Williams-Sonoma, Inc., and Product Manager - Global Bazaar and Stationery Division at Target.