408 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine TECHNOLOGY led him to the discovery that few innovations had been made since the creation of the hard hat in 1919, despite a wealth of technological advancements in helmet technology for other applications. Studson Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and released its first product lines in 2021, earning a Makers & Manufacturers Award from the Portland Business Journal and leading to a charitable partnership with the American Heart Association. Mr. Barnes looks forward to executing his comprehensive roadmap for new product development at Studston Inc., including new cooling technologies and a move into the European market. He has received many honors, including a BLT Built Design Award, a NED Innovation Award, and a Pro Tool Innovation Award. In light of his fulfilling career, he considers the growth of his business and its impact on occupational safety standards to be his greatest success. Ryan C. Barnes is the founder and chief executive officer of Studson Inc., a manufacturer of industrial safety helmets and personal protective equipment. He has spent more than two decades of his career in the outdoor industry, focusing on skiing, bike and action sports safety, and he is proud to bring his expertise in sports injury prevention to innovations in occupational safety. After earning a BS in sociology at the University of Oregon in 1998, Mr. Barnes began his career as a marketing and sales intern at K2 Skis and an alpine FIS coach at Mt. Hood Academy. From 2003 to 2007, he worked with the sports marketing department at Salomon. He eventually returned to the outdoor industry as a business development manager and senior buyer for The Clymb in 2011. As an expert in the sector, he was the snow category sales manager for POC Sports North American region from 2014 until 2020. The idea for Studson Inc. developed following a conversation with a friend, who alerted Mr. Barnes to the prevalence of accidental head injuries on job sites. Mr. Barnes’ research then RYAN C. BARNES FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Studson Inc. Tigard, OR
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