Footwear Product Development, Engineered for Excellence
From early concepts to scaling product lines, I help brands move through development with clearer decisions, stronger execution, and fewer costly mistakes.
22+ years working in engineering and product development
One of the earliest team members at Altra. Held several leadership roles in over 10 years at the company
Former VP of Product Development at Xero Shoes
Experience across CAD, Tooling, Sourcing, and Engineering for high performance categories
Who I Work With
Established Brands
You don’t need more ideas—you need more capacity.
When your team is maxed out, you can still add those exciting new styles/categories to the line plan without having to beg for more headcount.
I provide more bandwidth for innovation pre-season testing without interrupting the inline team.
Growing Brands
Early product decisions carry real cost.
I help to avoid common pitfalls in footwear development
I can facilitate adding new categories to your product assortment that might not be totally within your skillset or manufacturing capability.
Reduce sample iterations and improve quality
Startups
You have a concept—but need a path forward.
I help translate ideas into real products through:
Tech Packs
Last Design/Engineering support
Manufacturer leads/recommendations
Wear Testing and Product Validation
Services
End-to-End Product Development
From concept to commercialization.
Factory communication and coordination
Tech packs and engineering documentation
3D development and blueprints
Prototyping, revisions, and wear testing
One or multiple styles
Innovation & Material Strategy
Better decisions early = fewer problems later.
Material selection and performance guidance
Material Supplier recommendations and introductions
Construction methods and manufacturability
Quality standards and testing protocols
Sourcing & Manufacturing Support
The right factory changes everything.
Introductions to vetted factories in China and Vietnam
Matching product type to manufacturing strengths
Guidance on communication and expectations
Retainer-Based Development Support
Senior-level support without a full-time hire.
Ongoing development oversight
Daily support across teams and vendors
Defined scope and duration (commonly 3–6 months)
Targeted / À La Carte Support
When you don’t need everything—just the right piece.
Blueprint and mold analysis
CAD and prototyping support
Fit and wear testing structure
Tech pack creation or refinement
Why Brands Bring Me In
Most product problems don’t start at launch—they start during development.
Unclear specs, weak factory communication, poor material choices, and slow revision cycles create issues that are expensive to fix later.
I help brands solve those problems early so products are easier to commercialize and more reliable in market.
Experience includes:
Helping grow Altra from early-stage brand to global recognition
Leading product development and sourcing strategy at Xero Shoes
Managing development across multiple categories and product lines
Building systems for fit, wear testing, and material performance
Supporting performance product development tested at elite levels
Senior product development support — without the cost or risk of a full-time hire.
Have a Product in Motion?
If you’re developing a line, navigating challenges, or need experienced support for a defined season or initiative, reach out!