Join us for this special panel discussion that shares a historical overview of REI and the co-op movement plus Jim Whittaker’s role in transforming our region through environmental stewardship and advocacy—two themes that continue to resonate today.
Panelists include:
- Jaime Colling, Program Officer, REI Cooperative Action Fund, REI
- Andrew Dempsey, Senior Manager, Sustainability, REI
- Leonard Garfield, Executive Director, MOHAI
- Susan Viscon, VP & Executive Director, Path Ahead Ventures, REI
- Muhammad Umar, DVP Talent, Diversity & Change Management, REI
This special panel is part of A Weekend in Celebration of Jim Whittaker. Visit MOHAI for a tribute to Jim Whittaker, former REI CEO, while artifacts from his historic 1963 summit of Mt. Everest are on display. Pop-up REI displays on view throughout the weekend.
REI members and employees are required to present digital tickets for museum admission. Digital tickets available directly through your Puget Sound REI. MOHAI members are invited to participate and all programming is free to the public with admission.
Generous celebration support provided by: REI Co-op