Sporting goods
10 sporting goods wholesale experts
These ten professionals have led or managed wholesale sales for outdoor and sporting goods brands. A reader can learn how these brands build wholesale accounts and manage their relationships with retailers.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bill Reed
LinkedInExperience: Global Wholesale Director · Orvis
Global Wholesale Director at Orvis; the profile also lists Director of Wholesale at Orvis, with both Orvis roles shown as current from February 2007. The profile also lists Director of Domestic Sales at Cortland Line Company (2001–2007) and describes an experienced wholesale director with 30+ years of leadership.
Dan Drust
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Wholesale · Filson
Former Director Of Wholesale at Filson (2018–2026); at Filson the profile also lists USA Sales Manager (2011–2018) and Key Wholesale Account Manager (2006–2011). Director of Corporate Sales at Waypoint Outdoor since September 2026. The profile describes leading Filson's North American and international wholesale business, with responsibility for sales leadership, strategic accounts, channel development, international distribution and market expansion.
Dexter Levandoski
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Sales · Simms Fishing Products
Senior Director of Sales at Simms Fishing Products since September 2026. Other roles include Director of wholesale at Poncho (2025–2026) and Fly Fishing Sales Manager- North America at Patagonia (2019–2024). The profile describes leading SIMMS' global wholesale business across specialty, strategic accounts and international markets.
John Fleck
LinkedInExperience: Director of Wholesale Accounts · Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Director of Wholesale Accounts at Hyperlite Mountain Gear since March 2024; the listing tags the role in the Sales department at Director level. Other roles include Global Sales Manager at Surly Bikes (2013–2024) and Intl Business Development Rep at Quality Bicycle Products (2008–2013).
Joshua Tedeschi
LinkedInExperience: Director, Specialty Wholesale - North America · Arc'teryx Equipment
Director, Specialty Wholesale - North America at Arc'teryx Equipment since April 2026. At Arc'teryx Equipment the profile also lists Senior Manager, Specialty Sales US (2024–2026), Senior Territory Manager (2023–2024), Regional Manager (2021–2023) and Territory Manager (2020–2021).
Liz Szulczewski
LinkedInExperience: Sales Director, Wholesale & Sales Operations · Snow Peak USA, Inc.
Sales Director, Wholesale & Sales Operations at Snow Peak USA, Inc. since May 2023. Other roles include Director, National Sales at Klean Kanteen® (2018–2023) and Director, Specialty Accounts at GoPro (2010–2016). The profile describes a career in the Sporting Goods and Action Sports – Outdoor Industry, managing sales channels from Specialty to National Chains.
Rachel Blechman
LinkedInExperience: Director of Wholesale, NA · HydraPak, LLC
Director of Wholesale, NA at HydraPak, LLC, which the listing describes as a sporting goods manufacturing company making hydration reservoirs, soft flasks and water bottles, since July 2026. Other roles include Head of Sales, North America at CeramicSpeed (2025–2026) and US Road & Gravel Category Lead at Specialized Bicycle Components (2022–2023).
Robbie Stevens
LinkedInExperience: Director of Wholesale North America · Peak Performance
Director of Wholesale North America at Peak Performance since April 2024. Other roles include Sr. Director of Sales at Mustang Survival (2015–2018) and Director of Sales at icebreaker (2006–2013). The profile describes 23 years of global experience building and scaling wholesale and omni-channel revenue for brands and building key accounts.
Steve Perna
LinkedInExperience: Wholesale Director (North America) · Amundsen
Wholesale Director (North America) at Amundsen since January 2023 and former Wholesale Director at Lems Shoes (2012–2022); also Director of Sales at Backpacker's Pantry (2022–2023). The profile describes leading North American wholesale growth across specialty retailers and national accounts for Amundsen.
Walt Bailey
LinkedInExperience: Vice President North American Wholesale, Group & Pro Sales · Patagonia
Vice President North American Wholesale, Group & Pro Sales at Patagonia since November 2024. At Patagonia the profile also lists Senior Sales Director North America Wholesale (2017–2024), Director North American Wholesale (2015–2017) and Eastern Regional Sales Manager (2005–2015). The profile describes leading a wholesale sales organization in the outdoor industry, including building and executing strategy.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's channel focus to your question, since selling to independent specialty shops and selling to national chains or international distributors involve different terms and teams. Also consider the product type each person sold, because hardgoods, apparel and accessories move through wholesale differently.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which specialty retailers and national accounts a brand should sell to wholesale?
- 02How do you plan seasonal wholesale orders and keep inventory healthy across retail partners?
- 03What changes in a wholesale strategy when a brand also grows its own direct-to-consumer sales?
Reaching sporting goods wholesale experts
How can I contact one of these sporting goods wholesale experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Orvis, Filson and Simms Fishing Products, based on profile data retrieved on October 3, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach sporting goods wholesale experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
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