Shawn Heifert

Shawn Heifert has extensive experience in visual merchandising and retail management, currently serving as the Visual Merchandising Program Manager for Training and Communications at REI since October 2012. Prior roles at REI include Retail Sales Manager, Visual Team Lead for New Store Projects, Operations Lead for Visual, and Sales Lead. Before joining REI, Shawn worked as the Auditorium Facilities Manager and Technical Director at North Thurston Public Schools from June 2005 to June 2007, overseeing all operations at the Performing Arts Center. Shawn's military background includes serving as a Sergeant in the 82D Airborne Division's All American Chorus from May 2001 to January 2005. Educational qualifications include a BFA in Related Arts from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and initial studies in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University.