Walter Klenz Biography and Net Worth

Director of Columbia Sportswear

Walter T. Klenz has served on the Board of Directors since 2000. He served as Managing Director of Beringer Blass Wine Estates from 2001 until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Klenz became President and Chief Executive Officer of Beringer Wine Estates in 1990 and Chairman of its board of directors in August 1997, and he served in those positions until the 2000 acquisition of Beringer Wine Estates by Foster’s Group Limited. Mr. Klenz joined Beringer Wine Estates in 1976 as Director of Marketing for the Beringer brand, where he also served as Chief Financial Officer from 1981 to 1990. He served as a director of America West Airlines from 1998 until 2005. Mr. Klenz also serves as a director of Vincraft Group, Free Flow Wines and J. Lohr Winery, all privately-held wine companies, and Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute, a non-profit organization. Mr. Klenz brings a combination of global branding, distribution, financial, and operational expertise to the Board.

What is Walter Klenz's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Walter Klenz is at least $664,221.30 as of February 9th, 2021. Mr. Klenz owns 8,821 shares of Columbia Sportswear stock worth more than $664,221 as of March 30th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Klenz may own. Learn More about Walter Klenz's net worth.
How do I contact Walter Klenz?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Klenz 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 Walter Klenz's contact information.
Has Walter Klenz been buying or selling shares of Columbia Sportswear?: Walter Klenz has not been actively trading shares of Columbia Sportswear during the last ninety days. Most recently, Walter Klenz sold 1,192 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.97, for a transaction totalling $126,316.24. Learn More on Walter Klenz'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.

Walter Klenz Insider Trading History at Columbia Sportswear

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
11/12/2021	Sell	1,192	$105.97	$126,316.24
2/9/2021	Sell	7,706	$102.28	$788,169.68	8,821
2/25/2019	Sell	6,754	$105.87	$715,045.98	15,678
2/26/2018	Sell	11,694	$75.87	$887,223.78	16,675
11/17/2017	Sell	11,608	$66.05	$766,708.40	21,619
2/26/2016	Sell	10,164	$59.67	$606,485.88	10,904
8/19/2014	Sell	2,319	$78.26	$181,484.94
10/29/2013	Sell	6,380	$66.61	$424,971.80

Walter Klenz 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.

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