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SanMar Welcomes Former Brooks Running CEO to Board of Advisors

Issaquah-Based Supplier Adds Jim Weber, Expanding Board to Six Members

Issaquah, Washington – April 3, 2025 - SanMar Corporation, the leading supplier of wholesale accessories and apparel, today announced the appointment of former Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber to its Board of Advisors.

Jim Weber is a respected leader and author known for transforming large-scale businesses with a strong sense of purpose. As the former CEO of Brooks Running, he spent over two decades growing the company into a leading global running brand recognized for its innovation, high quality and commitment to the running community. His leadership helped shape Brooks Running into a successful, values-driven company that puts people and purpose at the heart of its success.

“We’re honored to welcome Jim to the SanMar team,” said Jeremy Lott, President and CEO of SanMar. “His leadership approach and strategic vision are going to be real assets to our advisory board. Jim’s proven success in aligning business with purpose is exactly the mindset we strive for at SanMar. We can’t wait to shape and achieve our goals for the future with his partnership.”

SanMar and Brooks Running share a commitment to growth, innovation, and community. While SanMar has established itself as a leader in wholesale apparel, Brooks has redefined leadership in the running space. Under Jim's leadership, Brooks became synonymous with high-quality, customer-centered products—values that align closely with SanMar’s focus on client service and product innovation.

With this appointment, SanMar further strengthens its Board of Advisors which includes regional leaders such as Phyllis Campbell, former Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Region for JPMorgan Chase; Robert Christensen, former President of PACCAR; Marty Lott, Founder and Chairman at SanMar; Jordan Lott, President and CEO of Lake Washington Partners; Jeremy Lott, President and CEO of SanMar.

"I’m excited to join SanMar’s Board of Advisors alongside such an accomplished group of leaders," said Jim Weber. "I identify with SanMar’s purpose and values—they don’t just talk about making a difference, they live it and work every day to do so. I look forward to contributing to their mission to help make meaningful connections that center people and community.”

To learn more about SanMar, visit sanmar.com.

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ABOUT SANMAR
At SanMar Corporation, we do more than make and sell t-shirts. We build meaningful connections that elevate lives. As the largest supplier of wholesale imprintable clothing and accessories in the United States, our products, and the connections they create impact organizations, individuals, and the world we live in. It all started more than 50 years ago with a business philosophy that has held true since day one: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. Family owned and operated, SanMar is based in Issaquah, Washington, with nine distribution centers nationwide and apparel from more than 30 celebrated brands.

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