Burton Snowboards Employee Directory
Sporting Goods ManufacturingVermont, United States501-1000 Employees
Burton Snowboards designs and manufactures snowboarding equipment and related outdoor gear within the sporting goods sector. The company emphasizes ongoing innovation, performance, and a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability in its products and operations. Based in Burlington, Vermont, Burton traces its origins to founder Jake Burton Carpenter and a Vermont barn in 1977, and serves snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Privately held by the Carpenter family, Burton operates with a global footprint that includes international offices in Austria, Canada, China, and Japan and carries certified B-Corporation status. In 2026, long-time chief executive officer John Lacy departed, reflecting leadership change as the company continues its collaborations and climate-action initiatives, including a long-running partnership with Protect Our Winters Canada.