Recreational Equipment, Inc. 

MICHELLE CLEMENTS

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Michelle Clements has thirty-two years experience in the retail industry in both operations and senior HR positions. Today she oversees REI’s company-wide human resources division which includes talent management and recruiting, training and development, employee relations and organization development, compensation and benefits, employee recognition programs, and REI’s employee service center.

She is responsible for leading the strategy and development of REI’s long-term People Strategies which includes Talent Management & Leadership Development. In addition, she serves as an Executive Sponsor for REI’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

In addition to serving on the Komen Board of Directors, Michelle serves on the Boards for YMCA - Seattle Chapter, Board Chair for Leadership Tomorrow, the National HR Planning Society (HRPS), and the B.O.L.D. Diversity Initiative. She is a runner and avid enthusiast of the outdoors.