Washington Shoe Company
Ezra Goldman is an experienced production operations leader with a significant background in the footwear industry. Currently serving as the Director of Production Operations at Washington Shoe Company since September 2022, Ezra previously held roles as a Senior Production Manager and a Nordstrom Product Group Employee at Nordstrom from January 2022 to July 2022. Prior experience includes over a decade at Caleres, Inc., where roles encompassed Country General Manager & Production Operations Director and Sr. Program Manager for Production Operations & Raw Material Warehouse. Notably, Ezra was instrumental in establishing a Vietnam sourcing organization aimed at doubling growth by 2022 and achieved a 34% improvement in team performance through effective change management strategies. Ezra holds a BA in German Language and Literature and East Asian Studies from Oberlin College.
Washington Shoe Company
Washington Shoe Company was founded in 1891 with the mission of creating durable boots to withstand the extreme weather conditions of the Alaska Gold Rush. Over time, the company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of footwear for men, women, and children under the Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum brands. At the heart of its success is a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, which drives the company's ongoing efforts to develop functional and affordable footwear for all. The company’s flagship brand, Western Chief, is well-known for its innovative 3D frog and ladybug kids' rubber boots, which revolutionized the character rain boot category. These beloved boots were recently selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2022 and can be found on the Western Chief website, westernchief.com. To learn more about Washington Shoe Company and its various brands, including Chooka (shopchooka.com), and Staheekum (staheekum.com), please visit their websites. Additionally, the company's nonprofit organization, Wear A Big Smile Foundation, is dedicated to supporting children and families in need and can be found at wearabigsmile.org.