CO-FOUNDER, CEO 5.11 TACTICAL
WHY: Leads 18th-largest local apparel company by employee count: 1,000 companywide, 150 locally. Co-founded in 2003 with Dan Costa. Revenue approaching $400M. Owned by Connecticut-based Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI).
RECENT: Renamed to CEO role, August 2018. Previously president. Offered discounts to frontline workers during pandemic.
QUOTABLE: “5.11 was founded in serving those who serve, and now more than ever we want to recognize and honor all the heroes serving our communities.”
