Sarah Bany Biography and Net Worth

Major Shareholder of Columbia Sportswear

Sarah “Sally” Bany is a former board member of Columbia Sportswear Co., an outdoor apparel company headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Columbia is a family business for Bany, whose grandfather, Paul Lamfrom, founded the company in 1938. She is the daughter of Gert Boyle (Lamfrom’s daughter) who took over its leadership in 1970 after the death of her husband, Neil, who had taken the role of president after Lamfrom passed away.

Bany had served as a director since 1988, witnessing a period of great expansion and success for the company. Beginning in the mid-80s, Columbia became known for its TV advertisements highlighting product features and the family-run aspect of the business. The company went public in 1998, though the Boyle family chose to retain most of its shares.

In 2019, Bany resigned from the board after her mother’s death to take care of her estate. Her brother, Tim Boyle, is Columbia's current CEO.

She is also the co-owner of Portland-based Moonstruck Chocolates, as well as the co-founder and vice president of Youth Music Project, a nonprofit providing children’s music education.

What is Sarah Bany's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Sarah Bany is at least $86.91 million as of February 18th, 2021. Ms. Bany owns 1,154,136 shares of Columbia Sportswear stock worth more than $86,906,441 as of March 30th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Ms. Bany may own. Learn More about Sarah Bany's net worth.
How do I contact Sarah Bany?: The corporate mailing address for Ms. Bany and other Columbia Sportswear executives is 14375 NORTHWEST SCIENCE PARK DRIVE, PORTLAND OR, 97229. Columbia Sportswear can also be reached via phone at (503) 985-4000 and via email at aburns@columbia.com. Learn More on Sarah Bany's contact information.
Has Sarah Bany been buying or selling shares of Columbia Sportswear?: Sarah Bany has not been actively trading shares of Columbia Sportswear in the last ninety days. Most recently, Sarah Bany sold 149,625 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.46, for a transaction totalling $15,031,327.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 1,154,136 shares of the company's stock, valued at $115,944,502.56. Learn More on Sarah Bany's trading history.
Who are Columbia Sportswear's active insiders?: Columbia Sportswear's insider roster includes Stephen Babson (Director), Sarah Bany (Major Shareholder), Joseph Boyle (Chairman, CEO & President), Peter Bragdon (CAO), Franco Fogliato (EVP), Walter Klenz (Director), Lisa Kulok (EVP), Richelle Luther (EVP, Corporate Affairs and Chief Human Resources Officer), Douglas Morse (SVP), Ronald Nelson (Director), Sabrina Simmons (Director), Jim Swanson (CFO), and Gertrude Trust (Major Shareholder). Learn More on Columbia Sportswear's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Columbia Sportswear?: In the last year, insiders at the textile maker sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 18,117 shares worth more than $1,492,818.90. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 26th when EVP Richelle T Luther sold 4,000 shares worth more than $369,440.00. Insiders at Columbia Sportswear own 44.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Columbia Sportswear.
Information on this page was last updated on 2/26/2025.

Sarah Bany Insider Trading History at Columbia Sportswear

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
2/18/2021	Sell	149,625	$100.46	$15,031,327.50	1,154,136
2/11/2021	Sell	39,600	$101.94	$4,036,824.00	1,154,136
2/9/2021	Sell	74,037	$104.04	$7,702,809.48	1,154,136
12/1/2020	Sell	17,466	$82.62	$1,443,040.92	1,154,136
11/23/2020	Sell	58,823	$85.13	$5,007,601.99	1,154,136
11/20/2020	Sell	48,780	$83.04	$4,050,691.20	1,154,136
11/18/2020	Sell	47,337	$83.35	$3,945,538.95	1,154,136
11/16/2020	Sell	50,000	$80.25	$4,012,500.00	1,154,136
11/12/2020	Sell	900	$80.00	$72,000.00	1,154,136
11/10/2020	Sell	53,628	$81.00	$4,343,868.00	1,154,136
11/6/2020	Sell	17,678	$79.02	$1,396,915.56	1,154,136
11/4/2020	Sell	25,316	$79.05	$2,001,229.80	1,154,136
10/30/2020	Sell	330,000	$76.90	$25,377,000.00	1,154,136
10/28/2020	Sell	31,579	$93.33	$2,947,268.07	1,154,136
10/13/2020	Sell	16,383	$92.26	$1,511,495.58	1,154,136
10/9/2020	Sell	43,487	$92.69	$4,030,810.03	1,154,136
10/7/2020	Sell	11,112	$90.63	$1,007,080.56	1,154,136
10/5/2020	Sell	11,200	$90.06	$1,008,672.00	1,154,136
10/2/2020	Sell	15,000	$88.24	$1,323,600.00	1,154,136
8/14/2020	Sell	21,903	$83.67	$1,832,624.01	1,154,136
8/12/2020	Sell	8,716	$79.55	$693,357.80	1,154,136
8/10/2020	Sell	46,817	$77.73	$3,639,085.41	1,154,136
8/7/2020	Sell	15,337	$75.31	$1,155,029.47	1,154,136
8/5/2020	Sell	35,660	$76.95	$2,744,037.00	1,154,136
8/3/2020	Sell	11,155	$74.22	$827,924.10	1,154,136
7/30/2020	Sell	131	$81.50	$10,676.50	1,154,136
7/23/2020	Sell	25,000	$81.78	$2,044,500.00	1,154,136
7/21/2020	Sell	355,000	$77.45	$27,494,750.00	1,154,136
7/17/2020	Sell	25,000	$80.04	$2,001,000.00	1,154,136
7/15/2020	Sell	25,318	$79.34	$2,008,730.12	1,154,136
7/13/2020	Sell	26,316	$76.40	$2,010,542.40	1,154,136
7/10/2020	Sell	27,398	$75.72	$2,074,576.56	1,154,136
7/8/2020	Sell	13,000	$76.94	$1,000,220.00	1,154,136
7/6/2020	Sell	12,500	$80.68	$1,008,500.00	1,154,136
6/29/2020	Sell	12,500	$79.32	$991,500.00	1,154,136
6/25/2020	Sell	13,158	$76.76	$1,010,008.08	1,154,136
6/23/2020	Sell	1,474	$80.00	$117,920.00	1,154,136
6/18/2020	Sell	12,500	$80.19	$1,002,375.00	1,154,136
6/12/2020	Sell	195	$80.00	$15,600.00	1,154,136
6/8/2020	Sell	5,813	$86.20	$501,080.60	1,154,136
6/5/2020	Sell	10,998	$86.18	$947,807.64	1,154,136
6/3/2020	Sell	12,819	$78.01	$1,000,010.19	1,154,136
5/28/2020	Sell	3,357	$74.49	$250,062.93	1,154,136
5/26/2020	Sell	3,410	$73.32	$250,021.20	1,154,136
4/28/2020	Sell	6,600	$76.78	$506,748.00	1,154,136
4/17/2020	Sell	3,390	$73.92	$250,588.80	1,154,136
4/14/2020	Sell	13,800	$73.05	$1,008,090.00	1,154,136
4/9/2020	Sell	13,822	$74.29	$1,026,836.38	1,154,136
11/26/2019	Sell	65,653	$92.62	$6,080,780.86	1,154,136
11/21/2019	Sell	52,500	$90.27	$4,739,175.00	1,154,136
11/19/2019	Sell	10,663	$91.61	$976,837.43	1,154,136
11/27/2018	Sell	19,946	$88.91	$1,773,398.86	11,610
2/20/2018	Sell	11,846	$74.24	$879,447.04	2
11/14/2016	Sell	5,290	$59.37	$314,067.30	1,579,136
11/11/2016	Sell	21,804	$58.96	$1,285,563.84	1,583,089
11/9/2016	Sell	4,000	$57.63	$230,520.00	1,592,589
11/3/2016	Sell	20,488	$56.82	$1,164,128.16	1,594,589
11/1/2016	Sell	22,906	$57.11	$1,308,161.66	1,604,934
2/17/2015	Sell	13,522	$52.30	$707,200.60
5/27/2014	Sell	7,025	$84.08	$590,662.00
5/19/2014	Sell	12,903	$84.27	$1,087,335.81	811,715
5/13/2014	Sell	32,345	$85.91	$2,778,758.95	819,455
5/9/2014	Sell	34,146	$85.03	$2,903,434.38	838,500
5/6/2014	Sell	29,201	$85.40	$2,493,765.40	859
11/13/2013	Sell	4,866	$67.27	$327,335.82	869,558
11/11/2013	Sell	9,361	$66.97	$626,906.17	869,558
11/6/2013	Sell	12,000	$67.60	$811,200.00	869,558
11/1/2013	Sell	10,100	$66.97	$676,397.00
8/13/2013	Sell	10,627	$61.40	$652,497.80	869,558
8/8/2013	Sell	2,291	$61.49	$140,873.59	869,558
8/6/2013	Sell	10,505	$64.31	$675,576.55	869,558

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Sarah Bany Buying and Selling Activity at Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear Company Overview

Columbia Sportswear Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and distributes outdoor, active, and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment in the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. The company provides apparel, accessories, and equipment for hiking, trail running, snow, fishing, hunting, mountaineering, climbing, skiing and snowboarding, trail, and outdoor activities. It offers footwear products that include lightweight hiking boot; trail running shoes; rugged cold weather boots; sandals and shoes for use in water activities; and footwear for lifestyle wear. In addition, it owned network of branded and outlet retail stores; brand-specific e-commerce sites; and concession or franchise-based arrangements with third parties at branded outlet and shop-in-shop retail locations, as well as through independently operated specialty outdoor and sporting goods stores, sporting goods chains, department store chains, internet retailers, and international distributors. The company sells its products under the Columbia, Mountain Hard Wear, SOREL, and prAna brand names. Columbia Sportswear Company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Today's Range

Now: $75.30

$74.99

$76.26

50 Day Range

MA: $83.72

$75.30

$92.08

2 Week Range

Now: $75.30

$73.04

$92.88

Volume

512,639 shs

Average Volume

517,217 shs

Market Capitalization

$4.17 billion

P/E Ratio

19.46

Dividend Yield

1.58%

Beta

0.9