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Brian Ullmann & Keith Davis celebrating Christmas at Shelley Rider, Brian Ullmann & Kamran Akhtar checking out the new
Interloop North America All in Motion product launch at Target

How has the industry changed since earlier in What will you remember most about your visits
your career? to Pakistan?
The biggest changes have been the consolidation of I was not sure what to expect when I first traveled to
manufacturers & the retail industry over the years. When I Pakistan, but from my very first visit, the experience
first started in the business, the majority of the socks being exceeded my expectations. Interloop’s hospitality was
sold to U.S. retailers were manufactured here in the U.S. wonderful and they would always do their best to wear me
That has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Today out with meet and greets, and the touring of the facilities.
there is a very limited list of retailers to sell private label My last visit was the best, as I was able to spend some
socks. The business environment continues to change and time with those colleagues whom I can now call my friends.
the internet is now transforming the industry. I want to thank all of you for letting me be part of the
Interloop team and the experience of working for the best
You’ve worked from your home office for 12 years. sock manufacturer in the world today!
What advice do you have for your colleagues Do you have any words of wisdom to share with
who are now working from home during all the younger team members out there?
COVID-19?
Be passionate about your work and don’t pretend to know
Fortunately, I have a home office. My 3 daughters had it all. Treat your fellow team members with respect, draw
already grown up and moved out of our home. My wife, upon their expertise, let them do their jobs, be there for
Karen was working full time, so I did not even have an them and they will help you to succeed.
office manager to answer to! The biggest adjustment to
my daily routine was trying to find a way to be “out of the
office” now that I was working from home. You have to find
a way to “turn off” work once the workday is done and
carve out time for family and friends.
What it’s been like working for Interloop and
its people?
I would like the whole team to know how much I appreciate
their support over the years. Every single person at ILNA
and Interloop has always been there for me when needed.
We work hard but the days are enjoyable and we could do Emily Cunningham, Brian Ullmann & Shahid Butt working hard at Target
it with a good sense of humor.

Reuniting with the Interloop merchandising & execution teams at Plant 3

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