Massif Mountain Gear Company

OVERVIEW

Massif® Mountain Gear Company is a world leader in supplying flame-resistant, high performance outdoor apparel to the military, law enforcement, search and rescue professionals, and the wildland firefighting community. Over the past decade Massif has revolutionized the look and feel of flame-resistant clothing with innovative fabrics and forward-thinking designs, offering a new generation of high-end gear that provides protection without sacrificing comfort or performance.

Massif works closely with the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard to develop new fabrics and garments specific to the needs of those serving in the military. To date, Massif has provided hundreds of thousands of aviators, ground troops, special operations forces, and other military personnel with the world's most advanced hot and cold weather flame-resistant clothing. Massif garments and fabrics are made in the U.S.A. and are currently worn by ground troops, special forces, aviators and other military personnel based in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world.

CORPORATE HISTORY

Massif Mountain Gear Company was founded by Rogue Valley locals Randy Benham (Chief Designer) and Jeff Roberts (CEO) in 1999. Randy and Jeff first met as climbing partners and have spent time in some of the world's toughest alpine environments. Jeff Roberts explains, "Randy and I know first hand what it means to depend on the clothing you wear to protect your life and the lives of others. We both wanted to develop a line of outdoor clothing that better serves the needs of rescue professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, and military personnel."

Randy worked as a search and rescue professional for over 20 years with the National Park Service in Crater Lake and Grand Teton National Parks. He has received multiple honors for saving lives in complex search and rescue situations, as well as for his innovative design of rescue equipment and clothing. Jeff is an experienced climber and alpinist with a background in the operational management and oversight of small and large companies. Randy and Jeff's vision for Massif grew out of these experiences and evolved into an emphasis on developing the most advanced flame-resistant fabrics and garments available in the world today.

Over the past decade, Massif has grown from a small company with a staff of four into the recognized leader in the development of flame-resistant fabrics and apparel. Executive Vice President Chris Wasgatt joined the company in 2000 and oversees all government programs, customer service, and new business development. Chief Operating Officer Jeff Bowman joined Massif in 2007 and brings over three decades of executive experience with the country's leading fabric and garment suppliers for the outdoor apparel industry. Other Massif employees have real-world experience in the field as search and rescue professionals, wildland firefighters and outdoor professionals.