Our business began in 1995 as an idea of our founder, Kevin A. Plank, then special teams captain of the University of Maryland football team. Tired of repeatedly changing the cotton T-shirt under his jersey as it became wet and heavy during the course of a game, Mr. Plank set out to develop a next generation shirt that would remain drier and lighter. He created a new category of sporting apparel called performance apparel, and built our Company into a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. Mr. Plank has served as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1996, and served as our President from 1996 to July 2008. Mr. Plank also is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maryland College Park Foundation.

David W. McCreight has been President since July 2008. Prior to joining our Company, he served as President of Lands End from August 2005 to July 2008 and Senior Vice President of Merchandising from November 2003 to July 2005. Prior thereto, Mr. McCreight served as Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager of Disney Stores Worldwide from 2001 to 2003, and in other executive capacities, including President, at Smith & Hawken from 1994 to 2001.

Wayne A. Marino has been Chief Operating Officer since March 2008. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2006 to February 2008, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from February 2005 to February 2006 and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January 2004 to January 2005. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Marino served as Chief Financial Officer of Nautica Enterprises, Inc. from 2000 to 2003 and Chief Financial Officer for Hartstrings Inc. from 1998 to 2000. Prior there to, Mr. Marino served in a variety of capacities, including Divisional Chief Financial Officer, for Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.

Brad Dickerson has been Chief Financial Officer since March 2008. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Accounting and Finance from February 2006 to February 2008 and Corporate Controller from July 2004 to February 2006. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Dickerson served as Chief Financial Officer of Macquarie Aviation North America from January 2003 to July 2004 and in various capacities for Network Building & Consulting from 1994 to 2003, including Chief Financial Officer from 1998 to 2003.

Gene McCarthy has been Senior Vice President of Footwear since August 2009. Prior to joining our Company, he served as Co-President of The Timberland brand from December 2007 to July 2009, President of its Authentic Youth Division from February 2007 to November 2007 and Group Vice President of Product and Design from April 2006 to January 2007. Prior thereto, Mr. McCarthy served as Senior Vice President of Product and Design for Reebok International from July 2003 to November 2005 and in a variety of capacities for Nike from 1982 to 2003, including Global Director of Sales and Retail Marketing for Brand Jordan, from 1999 to 2003.

J. Scott Plank has been Executive Vice President of Business Development since August 2009 focusing on domestic and international business development opportunities. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Retail from March 2006 to July 2009 with responsibility for retail outlet and specialty stores and e-commerce, as Chief Administrative Officer from January 2004 to February 2006 and Vice President of Finance from 2000 to 2003 with operational and strategic responsibilities. Mr. Plank was a director of Under Armour, Inc. from 2001 until July 2005. Mr. Plank is the brother of Kevin A. Plank, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.