Interview by Sigrid Tornquist

What is your industry prediction?

The textile industry has had its share of hard economic times, but the talent, perseverance and ingenuity of its members will ensure recovery.

What is your business philosophy?

If you stand still, you die. I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to improve processes and products.

What is your professional advice?

Recognize the mistakes you make and try to learn from them.

What is your proudest moment?

I’m extremely proud every time we come up with something new that really helps and makes a difference for the warfighters.

Sigrid Tornquist is a freelance author and editor based in St. Paul, Minn.