The REI leader departs from unknown conditions
An entrance to REI flagship is shown Friday 2. March 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo / Ted S. Warren)
SEATTLE (AP) ̵[ads1]1; Outdoor Dealer REI says the CEO and President have retired to not disclose any relationship with the manager of another outdoor industry organization.
REI officials at their Kent, Washington, headquarters said Tuesday that Jerry Stritzke will leave on March 15.
The company says that Stritzke went out after an investigation into "a personal and consent relationship."
Officials also say that the relationship between REI and
REI chairman Steve Hooper said that since Stritzke became CEO in 2013, he and a strong team have consistently delivered outstanding results.
Stritzke said in a letter to employees that he was sorry that he did not reveal the relationship.
REI's chief executive, Eric Artz, will be temporary managing director.
