Pendleton Woolen Mills Appoints Jennifer Ingraffea as New CEO
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 17, 2025) – Pendleton Woolen Mills, the heritage brand synonymous with quality and craftsmanship, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Ingraffea as its new Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment comes following an extensive and thoughtful search process. Ingraffea, an accomplished leader with more than 25 years of experience in the product and retail industry, will officially assume the role in July 2025.
“When I moved to the Pacific Northwest over two decades ago, Pendleton was one of the first brands that caught my attention. The history, legacy, and unparalleled craftsmanship drew me in immediately," Ingraffea said. “Now, I have the incredible opportunity to help shape its next chapter. To help guide the brand toward the full promise of its potential."
Background
Ingraffea brings extensive experience in apparel merchandising and management to her new role, most recently serving as Chief Product and Merchandising Officer at The North Face. At North Face she led a global team in delivering innovative, customer-first products and building a high-performing culture. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, continuous improvement, and a passion for creating market-relevant assortments that resonate with today’s consumer. Prior to her role at The North Face, Ingraffea spent 19 years at Nike in various executive leadership roles, including her last role as Global VP of Kids Footwear.
The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Pendleton. A brand known for its strong heritage and commitment to delivering the highest quality products. The company sought a leader who could both honor its rich history and guide the brand forward with vision, creativity, and strategic clarity in a fast-evolving retail landscape.
“We set a high bar for this search and are excited to have exceeded it," said John Bishop, the company’s current CEO and President. “From our earliest conversations, it was clear Jenn’s magnetic presence, her leadership style grounded in mentorship, and her ability to unite teams around a shared vision made her a natural fit for Pendleton. Jenn brings a decades-long career rooted in global product merchandising, and we look forward to her leading us in delivering compelling, market-relevant products to our customers."
New Legacy
Pendleton has been led by the Bishop family for over a century. Most recently by John Bishop (fifth generation) and previously by his cousin, Mort Bishop III (fifth generation). Ingraffea is the third outside CEO in company history, and the first woman to serve in the role.
Under Bishop’s leadership, Pendleton refocused and reduced product offerings, aligned the brand across channels and product lines, and managed cost systems. He joined Pendleton full-time in 1982 working at the company’s woolen mill in New Hampshire before returning to Oregon to run Mill Fabric Sales. John then led Home and Apparel Manufacturing in 1995. He served as Chairman of the Board before being appointed to his current position in 2017. Bishop will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board to ensure a smooth transition.
About Pendleton Woolen Mills
Weaving iconic designs since 1863, Pendleton operates two of America’s remaining woolen mills located in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. With six generations of family ownership, Pendleton is focused on a legacy of creating quality lifestyle products with timeless styling. Inspiring customers for 160 years, Pendleton products are available at Pendleton stores across the US, select retailers worldwide, and on pendleton-usa.com.