John Swigart

John Swigart, PhD has extensive work experience in footwear innovation and engineering. John has worked in various roles at companies like Acushnet Company, Columbia Sportswear Company, Nike, and Rollerblade. Their roles have included being a Principal Footwear Innovation Engineer, Senior Innovation Scientist, Manager of Footwear Technology & Innovation, and Sports Engineering Consultant. Throughout their career, John has demonstrated expertise in leading innovation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product performance improvements through research and development. John has also been involved in managing teams, developing strategic plans, and obtaining patents for their innovative solutions.

John Swigart, PhD has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. John also holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. John completed their undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. Additionally, they pursued further education in Lean/Black Belt Six Sigma at Portland Community College.