Rich Radford

Rich Radford is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at gearUP Sports, also known as Gear Up Sports, Inc. He has a strong background in operations and supply chain management, with extensive experience in improving operational efficiency and driving company growth.12

Career Highlights

Current Roles::

• Chief Operations Officer at gearUP Sports
• Investor at Oregon Venture Fund (since 2021)

Previous Experience::

• VP of Operations and Supply Chain at Gear Up Sports (2018-present)
• Vice President of Operations at Indow (2011-2018)
• Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management at ClearEdge Power (2008-2010)
• Various roles at Pacific Star Communications, including Senior Vice President of Operations (2000-2008)

Key Achievements

At gearUP Sports, Rich has:

• Implemented lean processes and improved workflows
• Significantly reduced order fulfillment turnaround times
• Constructed infrastructure to support production growth
• Accommodated annual revenue growth and prepared for projected increases12

In his previous roles, Rich has demonstrated expertise in:

• Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Cost reduction and profit margin improvement
• Supply chain optimization
• Strategic planning and team expansion

Education

• Bachelor's degree in International Business from Linfield University (graduated 1998)
• Attended University of Washington (1986-1990)12

Rich Radford's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/richradford, where he has 446 connections.3 His experience and achievements have positioned him as a key leader in operations and supply chain management within the sports apparel and equipment industry.