Oregon Pride in Business - ORPIB
Michael Richardson serves on the Foundation Board of Directors for Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB), the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Oregon and SW Washington, since May 2024. Previously, Richardson held the position of Vice President of Global Design and Merchandising at Columbia Sportswear Company from April 2018 to March 2024, where strategic efforts were made to enhance the brand's global market presence. Prior roles at Gap Inc. included Vice President of Franchise Product, overseeing product strategies for various brands in multiple countries, and a significant tenure as a Merchant Leader, gaining diverse merchandising experience across different divisions. Additionally, Richardson co-founded and managed Coopers Gourmet, a specialty food market in San Francisco, demonstrating entrepreneurial skills through business planning and community engagement. Education was completed at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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Oregon Pride in Business - ORPIB
ORPIB champions opportunity, development, and advocacy for Oregon’s LGBTQ+ & Allied business community. We create opportunities for marketing, networking, procurement, and referral-based business growth; programs that support development of business skills and expertise through workshops and seminars; and we advocate for positive economic, social, and political change.