Tim Parr has established a remarkable reputation in the apparel and sporting goods industry, having founded successful companies and worked for some of the most prestigious brands, including Patagonia, L.L. Bean, Filson, and Kona. With his guidance, these companies have tackled major business and branding strategies that have helped them stay ahead of the market. Tim is an expert in Creativity, Branding, Business and Marketing Strategy, Business Start-ups, and Management. He has lectured at top universities such as the Stanford School of Design, the San Francisco Academy of Art, and the California College of Arts, as well as industry events like Outdoor Retailer, FlyFishing Retailer, and Interbike. Tim's educational background includes studying Geography at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He also founded CADDIS and Swobo and served as the Formerly Founder and President at Parr Goldman & Byrne and the Formerly GM of WaterGirl Inc. at Patagonia.