On October 17, 2024, the Orvis retail store in Charlotte hosted a meaningful event, led by Orvis board member Tim Belk and property owner Jamie McLawhorn, to support the Blue…
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The Orvis Lifestyle Blog takes you around the world with informative and colorful posts that celebrate the lifestyle we love. We hope to inspire you with narratives on wide-ranging topics about beautiful living at home and adventures in the great outdoors.
Eye on Orvis–Jennifer Creasy, Organizational Corporate Sales Representative (Fly Fishing)
Jennifer Creasy’s days are a whirlwind of activity, blending strategic meetings, passionate discussions, and the occasional hike in the woods during lunch breaks. As the Organizational Corporate Sales Representative (Fly Fishing) for the Orvis Wholesale . . .
Read MoreTHE GREAT AWAITS #3: Kootenai Country, Montana
Montana’s remote northwestern corner inspires varied reactions from visitors, who come face to face with a sense of their own insignificance in a landscape that feels at once boundless and confining, a world of dark timber and long shadows. And then . . .
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Vice President of Conservation and Sustainability, Laura Schaffer
As we honor Earth Month, we proudly spotlight Laura Schaffer, our dedicated Vice President of Conservation and Sustainability, in this month’s edition of “Eye on Orvis.” Laura’s remarkable journey with Orvis has now reached its second anniversary, . . .
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Orvis Sandanona General Manager, Andrew Johnson
Welcome to “Eye on Orvis,” where each month we showcase the people, teams, and culture that are the heart of Orvis. For March, we introduce you to Andrew Johnson, General Manager of Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds. . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winner of the Restored 1977 Land Cruiser from the Great Orvis Roadshow
Last month, we made final drop off of a restored 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser, the grand prize in the Great Orvis Roadshow and Sweeps that ended this past spring. The winner was Mr. B. Bell from San Diego, California. He’s an Orvis customer who’s visited the Vermont flagship store for several years with some friends … Continue reading “Meet the Winner of the Restored 1977 Land Cruiser from the Great Orvis Roadshow”
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Changing and Healing Through Fly Fishing
This month, we feature Diane Wantz, who began working for Orvis in 2020 as a part-time, seasonal associate. She now serves as the Fishing Lead in our . . .
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Orvis Dads #3: Wayne Rock
Wayne Rock began his career with the company seventeen years ago, and since then he’s worked a myriad of roles, in various locations. He started out by spending nine years at our Service Center in Roanoke, Virginia—two years as a Customer Service . . .
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Orvis Dads #2: Simon Perkins
In honor of Father’s Day, the “Eye on Orvis” team sat down with some of the company’s dads, who talk about what it’s like to work for a family-owned organization that focuses on three core values—Surprise & Delight Your Customer, Take Pride in Your . . .
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Orvis Dads #1: Steve Hemkens
Our first Orvis dad, Steve Hemkens, began his career with Orvis as a product developer nearly two decades ago, and years of dedication, hard work, and commitment earned Steve a spot on the Executive Leadership Team in 2014. In 2023, he was . . .
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