Meet the Tribe

Patty Duke

shaman

Explain what your role at point6 is...
Creative Director. Create designs and colors for product. Work on design and consistency of the brand throughout all, sometimes referred to the "Brand Mom". Conceptualize with Peter our future direction and support him in the many hats he wears to make point6 run efficiently.

Favorite point6 socks? Why?
I have to pick ONE? They all feel sooooo good! Well… The trekking tech for super comfort walking / hiking / feet up on the couch recovery sock. The tulip design in black or sky and the butterfly or rose micro as they just make me happy looking down at them. Snowflake and nautical stripe are regulars. Also loving the taller designs like dragonfly with skirts. Can't wait for edelweiss to be made in my size and love ski snow & ski stripe. Active medium cushion black for golf or now with fun micro designs I switch it up. Running extra light any color all day in the summer. You now know my sock drawer is full, well… drawers… And with the new designs we've come up with to show for fall 12, I just may need another drawer…

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Walk Murphy, our black lab

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to? Or where would you like to take them in the world?
Heli skiing in the Canadian rockies as the one thing I did not have to worry about was my feet! I'd like to take the butterfly micro to Hawaii golfing… never been there…

Favorite inspirational quote?
"As you think, so shall you be"

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Snowshoeing on Rabbit Ears Pass

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
I can't answer this, Peter might read it!!!

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Muskoka for a walk in the woods with tall trees giving shade and green moss under foot

Favorite bit of wool trivia…
They just never stink even if you are having to wear them day after day on a mountain climb. A necessity for good tent mates.

Peter Duke

tribal leader

Explain what your role at point6 is...
My job is to help each department become self-reliant and interact with each other effectively. Help review the Big Picture and provide direction/vision! 

Favorite point6 socks?
 I don't have a favorite pair, but do use the appropriate sock for the sport that I participate in. I.E., Skiing I use an Ultra Light. Golf I use Active Micro Light & Mini Lights. Cycling similar to Golf, and of course when I couch potato I go with thick & cushy. Why?  They are designed perfectly for each activity.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Smile

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
I don't have a favorite vacation spot but where ever I go I consider it a vacation.

Favorite inspirational quote?
Never Give Up!

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
I can't answer this, Patty might read it!! 

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
Not all Merino is equal! To make quality garments it requires a total understanding of wool and knowledge. A mix of Art Creatiivity & Science develops the best product!

Betsy Seabert

head shepherdess

Explain what your role at point6 is…
As the Head Shepherdess, I make sure our flock of employees, sales reps, retailers and distributors is properly cared for and supplied with the tools they need to be successful. More literally, I am responsible for the marketing and branding for Point6 including the website, tradeshows, public relations, collateral and merchandising. When I'm not busy with marketing, I put on my sales hat and manage all of international sales. We are building the demand for point6 in Europe, Asia and beyond. These are exciting times for point6!

Favorite point6 socks?
I have seasonal favorites. In the summer, I love the low cut Active Micro and wear them at the gym, running or gardening. In the winter, the Ski Light is great for telemark skiing and also doubles as lifestyle socks in my cowboy boots.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Throw a game of horseshoes.

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
Point6 socks have accompanied me on several camping trips to the Colorado high country. They love hitting the trail and hiking above timberline.

Favorite inspirational quote?
"Uuuuhhhhhhhhh." . . as only my son, Kent, can say.

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Botanic Gardens along the Yampa River.

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
Off to hear some local music or spend time in the kitchen crafting up something interesting.

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Anywhere! I love seeking out new places and getting outdoors. I am particularly fond of Europe and exploring the culture, history and beautiful scenery. There are a lot of destinations on my list to visit.

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
I love traditional wool garments, particularly from Ireland and Scotland ( I do have a lot of Irish blood in me. ..) An average wool kilt uses 9 yards of wool and weighs about 8 pounds!

jodi lightfoot

operations chief

Explain what your role at point6 is…
As Operations Chief, I am responsible for product development, production, forecasting, logistics, ERP systems, IT systems, fulfillment and general trouble shooting.

Favorite point6 socks?
My favorite socks are the trekking tech socks. They are soooo cushy and comfy.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Lounging on the deck after a hard day.

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
Hiking in Cinque Terre

Favorite inspirational quote?
"Never eat old goat", wise advice from my mother.

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Howelson Ice Rink. Ski pro lights make GREAT hockey socks.

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
It's a toss-up; either a hike with my man or fishing on Dumont lake.

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Trekking in Peru.

Favorite bit of wool trivia…
Wool is cooler in the summer than cotton.

deanna wille

tribal spirit doctor

Explain what your role at point6 is...
Customer Service! With a smile! My role as customer service for point6 is to make sure each customer has a positive point6 experience. I absolutely love talking with our customers and helping them. Good customer service is about bringing them back by sending them away HAPPY!

Favorite point6 socks? Why?
Hiking Tech Light Crew. It's the perfect sock to wear in my cowboy boots! Keep's my feet feeling comfortable all day!

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Our family raises Rambouillet sheep and we travel to various shows throughout the year to show them.

Favorite inspirational quote?
Wherever you go, go with all your heart -Confucius

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Right outside my backdoor!

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
 I hit the gym first and then hang out with my husband and daughter. We are usually outside working! Doing chores, taking care of the animals or just having fun!

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Italy

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
White House woolies: President Woodrow Wilson grazed sheep on the White House South Lawn. The wool obtained from the sheep was sold to raise money for the Red Cross during World War I. The flock included "Old Ike," a tobacco-chewing ram.

brad pass

sock guru

Explain what your role at point6 is...
To "make" the Best Wool Socks Ever  

Favorite point6 socks?
Active Micro...like the low cuts.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Travel

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
Hawaii 

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Tennessee River, Down town Chattanooga.

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
Yard work with a cold drink.

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Alaska

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
No stink

sharon smith

numbers ninja


Explain what your role at point6 is...
Accountant

Favorite point6 socks? Why?
I love them all.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Ski, hike, bike, cuddle up with a book.

Favorite inspirational quote?
"Handle your scandal."

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Ski area

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
See #3

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Nepal

katie hughes

tribe drummer


Explain what your role at point6 is...
Tribe Drummer: all things marketing, social media, blogging, and herding socks

Favorite point6 socks?
Toss-up between the Ultra Light Micro Running socks and the new Spring 12 Extra Light mini crew Hikers. Both are must-haves and feel delicious on my feet.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Running early morning on a trail. I also love putting on a cozy pair of Medium Hiking Tech socks at camp after a long day on the river.

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
Italy, biking and touring the vineyards of Tuscany. Oh that was a nice trip.

Favorite inspirational quote?
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Skiing 'Late Lunch' trees, running the Spring Creek Ditch loop, Après at T-bar, singletrack on Emerald

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
Depends on the season, in the winter there is lots of skiing happening and in the summer there's lots of biking, running, cruiser rides and happy hours. Mostly done with my husband Jeremiah and our dog Taj.

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
An epic south American road trip which would include skiing and fishing in Chile, biking and hiking in Peru and Ecuador, and drinking wine in Argentina

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
I love that I don't have to wash them all the time because they don't stink and they dry so fast. I find a pair balled up in my running shoes from the day before, put 'em on, they're good to go for another.

phil sande

chief canuck


Explain what your role at point6 is...
Sales Manager Canada.  Marketing Manager Canada.  Warehouse Manager Canada.  Customer Service Manager Canada. Accounts Receivable Manager Canada. Janitor Canada.

Favorite point6 socks?
Hiking Tech Medium Cushioned Crew. This is the sock that has opened the most accounts after being wear tested.  

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Ski or golf 

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
Alta and Snowbird 

Favorite inspirational quote?
Can't fix stupid.  (Peter Duke) 

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Golfing at Beloeil Golf Club.

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
Family.  2 kids in University.  1 kid in grade 11 

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Top of Mt. Massive 

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
In 1993, when we told the customers they would be wearing wool in their ski boots, they all laughed.

paige boucher

storyteller


Explain what your role at point6 is...
My job is to spread the news about Point6; the company and the amazing socks. I love to share cool stuff and good news so my job is a pleasure.

Favorite point6 socks?
I'd have to say my favorite pair of Point6 socks are my Running Light mini crews. They are perfectly cushioned for me and l like the tribal design peaking above my shoe on both sides.

Favorite thing to do while wearing them?
Bike – road riding, mountain biking, cruising around town.

Best vacation spot you have taken your point6 socks to?
This summer my 12-year-old daughter and I took a three-week road trip all around Oregon. We experienced freezing cold on Mt. Hood and hot humid weather on the coast. My Point6 socks were perfectly comfortable the entire trip.

Favorite inspirational quote?
You can do many things in life, but don't try to do them all at the same time.

Favorite local spot to wear your point6 socks?
Riding Lupine Trail on Howelsen Hill.

When you leave the point6 office, what are you up to?
I'm a mom and an advocate of getting kids active outdoors. My life is busy!

If you could take your point6 socks anywhere in the world where would you go?
Bike touring in Europe with my husband and daughter.

Favorite bit of wool trivia...
Peter and Patty Duke are responsible for the wool revival that has rocked the outdoor industry in the US over the past 15 years.