Materials at WSA Expo & Conference advisory board has been instrumental in providing input into the formation of Materials at WSA.

The members of the board represent many segments of the footwear industry:

• Fashion: Daniel Friedman, SVP Product Development & Sourcing, Brown Shoe Company
• Rugged & Outdoor: Doug Clark, VP, Timberland Invention Factory
• Retailer Brands: Michael Jeppesen, Divisional Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing & Product Development, Payless
• Innovation: Ray Tonkel, Successful Inventor & Former Design, Development, Advanced Technology Executive for Adidas, Nike, Reebok and Rockport