Heather Balanson

Heather Balanson currently serves as a Senior Product Manager at Exxel Outdoors, specializing in sleeping bag product management and development since April 2019. Previously, Heather held positions such as Product Line Manager at Gaiam and Product Developer for Accessories at Spyder Active Sports, where responsibilities included managing various accessory categories and overseeing vendor communications. Prior experience also includes a role as Product Developer at Under Armour, focusing on headwear and accessories, coordinating with teams in Asia, and ensuring timely sample production. Heather began their career in the US Army as an Inventory Management Specialist, managing weapon systems and maintaining a substantial portfolio of National Stock Numbers. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Monmouth University.