Melinda Freeman

Melinda Freeman is a VP of Operations at Out&Back Outdoor, leveraging expertise in operations execution for scaling startups while drawing on extensive experience from large corporations. Melinda previously held roles such as Senior Director of Merchandising & Planning at Shinesty and Manager of Sales Planning and Forecasting at Hanesbrands Inc. With a background that includes marketing internships and strategic roles in companies like Eddie Bauer and The North Face, Melinda has consistently contributed to improving operational efficiency and sales performance. Melinda earned a BS in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing and a Master of Textiles from North Carolina State University.