Ellen Hampel

Ellen Hampel (Mishler) is a seasoned retail professional with significant experience in merchandising and planning, currently serving as Senior Merchandising Manager at Merrell since March 2021, after previously holding the role of Planning and Allocation Manager. At Neiman Marcus Group, from June 2014 to March 2021, Ellen successfully developed merchandise financial plans for $40M in annual sales across contemporary sportswear and activewear sectors, demonstrating expertise in strategic purchasing and profitability enhancement. Ellen's career also includes roles at Wisteria and Duke University Fashion Magazine, highlighting a strong foundation in marketing and team leadership, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Duke University.