Dr. Mack Ivey Microbiology Lab: genetic
                                     studies involving PCR amplification, cloning and expression
                                     Special Interest: ecosystem nutrient cycling and biochemistry

Global Product Leader

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Good brands need a strong foundation of values, motivated people/teams, good products and a strong connection to the end user.  Those things don't happen accidently, they have to be strategically designed and curated over time.  

Global Product Director

Oversees all aspects of product management, direct GTM strategy and business planning for Snow and Bike Categories.

CATEGORY DIRECTOR- MOUNTAIN

Business Unit Director Bike

Responsible for managing all product within the Mountain Bike Category. Includes hydration packs, bike apparel, gloves, and protection.

Senior Product Manager

Responsible for managing the Technical Ski/Snowboard, Bike and Travel Pack lines.

Ultimately responsible for growth and profitability of Mountain Business Unit (excl: lights).  Categories included: Backpacks, Tents, Trekking Poles, Climbing Harnesses 

Product- Directed all aspects of product lifecycle from inception to deletion.  Long-term category business modeling. Built and delivered all presentations. 

Sales- Key account planning & presentations; SMU decisions; Sales Forecasting; International Sales Meeting presentations; Team training; Authored initial Go to Market strategies.   

Marketing- Collaborated on brand, business unit, category, and product messaging; Copy creation/editing; Product/Lifestyle photo selection

Category Director

Communicated goals, events, and messaging from CA to all Black Diamond employees. Hosted Backyard Collective & Western Wildway Network events

Conservation Alliance Ambassador

Created PLM role at Osprey. Responsible for planning, managing, and communicating multi-year line plans, product
briefs, seasonal timelines and RND budget. Created and managed annual design meetings, and field testing team.
Communication with VN-based design team, key accounts, global sales teams. Directed entry into Travel market.

Product Manager

Designed, prototyped, and developed product from concept to commercialization

Product Designer

Directed cut/sew operation of approx. 100 employees

Production Manager

Warranty Specialist & Customer Service

Nathan Kuder is a Global Product Leader at Chrome Industries in Truckee, California.

Nathan Kuder — Global Product Leader at Chrome Industries

Nathan Kuder

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University of Arkansas

University of Montana