Red Wing Shoe Company was built on America’s great promise; if one worked hard enough, one could achieve anything. In 1905, Mr. Charles Beckman founded the Red Wing Shoe Company. As a Main Street shoe store owner, he recognized the need for comfortable and durable work boots. Word of the quality and comfort built into every pair spread quickly and the company prospered.

One hundred plus years later, the company is still located in Red Wing, Minnesota. Red Wing products consistently perform in environments spanning from the Mideast oil fields to the Midwest corn fields and still deliver on Mr. Beckman’s original promise of building a work boot that would be as tough as the customer who wore them.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. continues to be a privately-held corporation based in Red Wing, Minnesota. The Red Wing Shoes brand is distributed in more than 110 countries around the globe, including over 4,000 U.S. retail locations serving both consumer and industrial customers. With over 2,000 employees, Red Wing is famous for its premium quality work and safety footwear.

The company operates two domestic manufacturing facilities in Red Wing, Minnesota, and Potosi, Missouri. All company plants have earned certifications for ISO 9001 international quality standards. The company also owns and operates the S.B. Foot Tanning Company, which supplies premium leather for shoes, apparel, furniture and other applications.

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Allison Gettings

Laurie Groteboer

Linwood Mielke

Rw Henson

Christine Lange

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Shawn Sweeney

Mike Van Goethem

Dennis Keane

Dave Schneider

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Mike Noonan

Brian Ross

Tito Warren

George Curleigh

Bryce Wernsman

The Leadership Team at Red Wing Shoe Co. is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the company, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment across all business units. Comprising key executives, this team focuses on maintaining the company's commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction while navigating global market dynamics and fostering employee engagement. Their collaborative efforts are essential in preserving Red Wing's legacy as a leader in premium work and safety footwear.

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