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. Tessa O’Connor is our Apparel Design and Developer who has been with Arborwear over five years! Learn more about Tessa:

Q: What drew you to Arborwear originally?

A: I was able to combine my design background with my passion for the outdoors. I get to design for people who work and play outdoors.

Q: How has the company changed since?

A: The company has grown in many ways. This year, we have made the biggest changes to become more eco-friendly through our fabric choices. 

Q: What is your favorite Arborwear memory?

A: The weekend I spent at the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop!

Q: What is your proudest moment at Arborwear?

A: When customers give positive feedback on a garment I worked on. 

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

A: I've met some really awesome people through Arborwear who motivate me.

Q: What has been your favorite project so far?

A: The spring 2021 products, especially the Women's Ascender Pants and the Dripline Jacket. I'm super excited for those to come out!

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

A: Venture outside of your comfort zone.

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

A: I love to travel, go on hikes and camping trips. 

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

A: I am part Burmese and have the Burmese national flower tattooed on my arm: the padauk flower  ပိတောက်

Q: What are 3 words to describe you?

A: Friendly, adventurous, and creative.

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