Laura Kinman

Laura Kinman is the current Global Product Line Director of Women's Sportswear at Patagonia. Laura has been with the company since April 2013 and in their current role since March 2015. Prior to their current role, they were the Product Line Manager for Patagonia's Women's Sportswear and Surf lines from February 2012 to April 2013. Laura started their career in the outdoor industry at REI in January 2002 as a retail store employee in the bike/boat/paddling department. Laura left REI in November 2002 to become a buyer for men's and women's sportswear at Whole Earth Provision Company, where they worked until January 2012. Laura then spent a year as an assistant buyer for men's dress shirts and ties at Brooks Brothers before becoming an allocator for the company in June 1998.

Laura Kinman works with Mark Little - Product Line Director of Men's Sportswear and Surf Apparel, Aileen Ottenweller - Global Marketing Manager of Sportswear. Their manager is Helena Barbour, VP, Sportswear.