The Findlay Force · Portland, Oregon
The Team.Built For Good Times.
Built for good times, and unlike anything else on the planet. From the living room, to the garage, to the warehouse, we are a small, hardworking crew trying to build the best company we can.
Customized by hand in Portland
Straight From The Founder
Heya, Findlay Force.
I just want to express how grateful I am to have the Findlay Force out there. Seriously, we would not be here without you. We are forever grateful to have such an amazing tribe of good people around our brand.
We go against the grain. We are not insiders, and we are not part of the "cool" scene. We are just a few people who are passionate about Findlay Hats and building the best products and company we can. We are the hungriest brand on the face of the earth, and we are ready to eat.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about who we are and what we are all about.
Jimmy Findlay Hickey
Founder, Runs Things
Roll The Tape
Inside Findlay.
The Crew
Meet The Team.
A small crew doing a lot. Here is who makes the hats, ships the orders, and keeps the good times rolling.
Co-Founder & Head Seamstress
Sarah Wishard.
Sarah has been here since the beginning. From hand stitching every pocket in the original Findlay living room, to endless hours in the garage, to now running her own department and office at the warehouse (about the size of that original living room, by the way).
When she is not behind the sewing machines or the serger, she is working on her own creative projects.
Sales | Events | Customer Relations
Robert Rogers.
When he is not working, you can find Robert snowboarding around the PNW, hanging with his dog Albus, or playing bass in his band Tombripper.
He has worked across more departments than anyone else in the company and has been an essential part of our team from day one. We are stoked to have him in our corner.
Co-Owner · Warehouse & Production Manager
Amanda Sauter.
Amanda oversees all things production, from embroidery to shipping. When she is not at work, she can be found exploring the Pacific Northwest and working on her Sprinter van conversion.
Laser & Apparel
Lachuy Nguyen.
When he is not at work, Lachuy is playing pool, taking photos, or out playing paintball. Stoked to have him at headquarters.
Production Force
Jimmy Roy.
Jimmy is a shining star.
Seamstress & Artist
Stasi Govozda.
Works in our seamstress department and is an amazing artist, making some seriously creative hand painted patches and more.
Drop Director
Ethan Hall.
Another Findlay sponsored skater turned all-star team member. Ethan handles all of our weekly drops now, from conceptualizing and creating, to photographing and launching.
He is a huge piece of the Findlay Force home team.
Skate Team Manager & Events
Noah Johnson.
One of our team riders turned HQ team member, and one of the most fun skaters on our team to watch. Noah runs our skate team and helps make our events happen.
Sales Team
Brett Butcher.
Retired pro snowboarder, Brett handles incoming collaboration and wholesale requests. Find him out on the Deschutes River rafting or up on Mt. Hood.
Also On The Crew
Chuck. Cash. Tyler.
Not Pictured
Upper Management
The Pups.
Rhino, Ladybird, and ChiChi (not pictured). These guys are the true movers and shakers around here.
Always Part Of The Force
In Loving Memory.
The people and pups who helped build this and left a mark we will never forget.
Grandpa
Harold "Fin" Findlay.
Jimmy's grandpa and a major influence on his life growing up. He is the inspiration for the Findlay name. He passed away two months before the brand officially launched, but he was able to see the early stages of its creation.
He joined the Army in December 1941. On July 1, 1942, he was sent overseas for three years, serving in England, North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. After the war, Harold entered Pomona College, where he met his wife, Carol. They both graduated in June of 1950 and married that September. That same year, Harold joined Carnation Co., where he worked for 36 years, retiring in 1986.
Harold and Carol moved to Longview in 1992. He was a volunteer driver for the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, enjoyed Discovery Club, and always looked forward to Friday afternoons with the "Jolly Boys" at the Longview Country Club. Fin loved his country, his family, his garden, traveling, and parties. He simply loved life. He will be missed.
Findlay Garage Crew
Justin "JT" Thornton.
JT was a part-time employee back in the Findlay garage. We spent countless hours and late nights together busting out orders. His positive, fearless attitude was an inspiration to us all, and he was taken from us too soon.
JT will always remain an important piece of the Findlay Force.
The Original Findlay Dog
Gator.
He was a loving, happy, spunky little man, and we miss him dearly. While all dogs are great in their own way, this guy was special. He loved people and was a joy to be around.
We got him as a puppy just a couple of months before the company launched in 2013, and he was the Findlay dog ever since. He spent countless hours in the original living room, the Findlay garage, and now our warehouse with us. This place will never feel the same without him.
Come Say Hey.We're The Findlay Force.
See where it all started, or go behind the scenes on how every hat gets made.