US-based active apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Mick McCormick as vice president of Sales. Mr McCormick will be responsible for US apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories sales for the Columbia, Sorel and Montrail brands. He will join the team in August reporting to Tim Boyle, president and CEO.

Most recently, Mr McCormick was chief marketing officer for Golf Galaxy, Inc. and has also worked for Callaway Golf, Inc. and Nike Inc.