Chris Dolle

Chris Dolle is an experienced professional in strategic sourcing and operations, currently serving as Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Columbia Sportswear Company since August 2004. Previous roles at Columbia Sportswear include International Commercialization Manager, Strategic Operations Manager for Apparel Manufacturing, Country Director/Chief Representative, and Sourcing Manager. Prior experience at Nike from March 1996 to August 2004 involved positions such as Product Developer II, Liaison Office Merchandiser, Sourcing Analyst, and Apparel Sales Sample Coordinator. Chris began the career at LMC West as a Production Control Manager. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washington State University, complemented by various certifications in leadership, negotiation, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies from institutions such as The Ken Blanchard Companies, Pacific Northwest Center for Performance Excellence, and the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.