Tom Barney has a long history in the outdoor industry, board leadership and philanthropy organizations. For 16 years, Tom served as sales and marketing director for Royal Robbins (RR) and then as CEO. Later he joined Osprey Packs as CEO. These two industry experiences have provided a complementary challenge in both the soft goods and equipment categories.

Tom has led teams of committed outdoor professionals at both RR and Osprey resulting in significant sales and employment growth, plus the ability to give back to our industry.

Over the years, Tom has served on several philanthropic boards including Modesto Rotary, the Modesto Rotary Foundation, Kids Works, University YMCA, and Trails 2000 in Durango, CO.

Tom received a Bachelor of Arts from Lawrence University in Economics and Geology and an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.