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Gina Jacquart Thorsen is CEO of Stormy Kromer, a division of Jacquart Fabric Products, and an iconic, USA-made outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business, she plays a key role in developing the company’s strategic vision for the future. Under her leadership, the Stormy Kromer brand successfully expanded a small, century-old line of men’s caps into a complete apparel and accessory collection for families and pets, increasing the product offerings fivefold. She has led successful product design collaborations with national brands such as Carhartt, Wolverine, and Merrell. Thorsen serves on the board of the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Emberlight Festival. She is also the vice president of the Mercer Lake Association and a member of the Ironwood Economic Development Corporation.