Why Arborwear Wednesday: Caitlin Summers

A Q&A with our employee who makes Arborwear so amazing

Arborwear is a very special place, and it is the employees who make it so special. Our connections are what cultivates our family culture. That is why we are spotlighting our employees' alignment with our company vision, mission, and values. Caitlin is our Marketing Communications Designer who has been with Arborwear for over 4 years! Learn more about Caitlin:

Q: What drew you to Arborwear originally?

A: My mom sent me a post that said Arborwear was hiring for their retail team. At first, I wasn’t interested because it wasn’t really the industry I wanted to work in. Eventually, I went in for an interview and the rest is history! 

Q: How has the company changed since?

A: Arborwear has grown so much. From new people and departments to a new location. I can’t wait to see what happens next. 

Q: What is your favorite Arborwear memory?

A: Going to the Paul Bunyan Show with Brent and Reggie. 

Q: What motivates you to wake up and go to work?

A: Knowing that I work with some of the most kind, supportive people I have ever met. No matter what problems we face, we face them together. 

Q: What is your proudest moment at Arborwear?

A: When I won the chainsaw competition at Paul Bunyan. 

Q: What is the best career lesson/advice you’ve learned so far?

A: Do what makes you happy. Also, you have to speak up if something isn’t right.

Q: What do you like to do when you aren’t working?

A: Anything and everything outside or climbing at my local rock climbing gym.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?

A: Terry Francona. 

Q: What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?

A: I like to work on my truck when I have time.

Q: What are 3 words to describe you?

A: Adventurous. Quiet. Humble. 

Hi-5 Caitlin for all of your contributions over the years, we appreciate you more than you’ll ever know!