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Burton to Honor Founder With ‘A Day for Jake’ Event
Thirteen ski resorts around the world will offer free lift tickets to snowboards who preregister on that day.
Burton Snowboards Names Lacy Sole CEO, But Will Remain Family-Owned
Donna Carpenter, wife of founder Jake Burton Carpenter, has transitioned to chairman of the board.
Burton Elevates John Lacy to Sole CEO, Donna Carpenter to Become Board Chairman
Founder Jake Burton Carpenter died in November and Lacy is the first non-family member to run the company he…
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Jake Burton Carpenter: A Sports Pioneer
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Jake Burton Carpenter, Godfather of Snowboarding, Dies at 65
The entrepreneur and father of snowboarding had revealed his illness to his staff 12 days ago.
Jake Burton Informs Staff of Another Cancer Battle, Assures ‘Everything in Good Hands’
The founder of Burton Snowboards has dealt with and overcome a series of medical battles over the years.
Volcom Replacing Burton as Official Apparel Partner of the U.S. Snowboarding Team
As the Olympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the U.S., the U.S. Ski and Snowboard…
How Much Did Closing for the Climate Strike Cost Businesses?
Several brands and retailers temporarily shut their doors during the climate strike in a show of…
Preparing and Dressing Apollo 11’s Crew for the New Frontier
Hundreds of employees at ILC Dover worked on the Apollo 11 space suits, which required inspections for each…
Burton Changes Contracts for Pregnant Female Athletes
The Vermont-based activewear brand was responding to a controversy surrounding Nike.
Jake Burton’s Highly Personal Second Chapter
The founder of Burton Snowboards created an innovative new collection after a near-death experience.
John Lacy Named Co-CEO of Burton Snowboards
The 20-year company veteran will share the top position with Donna Carpenter, wife of founder Jake Burton…
Burton Hires Sarah Crockett to Serve as Marketing Exec
She had formerly worked at REI and Vans.
Sync Performance Launches ‘Elevate the Athlete’ Project to Enable Shoppers to Support Emerging Athletes
The initiative will help support athletes affiliated with the High Fives Foundation, T2 Foundation, the Ski…
Street Signs: Leah McSweeney on What Makes a Meaningful Collaboration
The founder and chief executive officer of Married to the Mob is embarking on her third collection with…