8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 6, 2009

Columbia Sportswear Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon	0-23939	93-0498284
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)

14375 Northwest Science Park Drive
Portland, Oregon 97229
(Address of principal executive offices)

(503) 985-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On January 6, 2009, Columbia Sportswear Company announced that effective January 23, 2009, Thomas B. Cusick will be promoted to the position of vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of the Company.

Mr. Cusick, 41, has served in senior financial management roles with Columbia Sportswear since joining the company as corporate controller in September 2002. In March 2006, he was promoted to vice president and corporate controller and was named chief accounting officer in May 2008. From 1995 to 2002, Mr. Cusick held various financial management positions at Cadence Design Systems (and OrCad, a company acquired by Cadence in 1999), which operates in the electronic design automation industry. From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Cusick was an accountant with KPMG LLP. Mr. Cusick fills the position previously held by Bryan L. Timm, who was promoted in May 2008 to serve as Columbia’s chief operating officer and was named executive vice president in October 2008.

A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 6, 2009.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Columbia Sportswear Company
Date: January 6, 2009	By:	/s/ Peter J. Bragdon
	Name:	Peter J. Bragdon
	Title:	Vice President and General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number		Description
	99.1	Press release dated January 6, 2009.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CONTACTS:

Media: John Fread
Columbia Sportswear PR
(503) 985.4287
jfread@columbia.com

Investors: Ron Parham
Columbia Sportswear Investor Relations
& Corporate Communications
(503) 985.4584
rparham@columbia.com

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
NAMES THOMAS B. CUSICK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PORTLAND, Ore. — January 6, 2008 — Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) will promote Thomas B. Cusick to the executive position of vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective January 23, 2009.

Mr. Cusick, 41, has served in senior financial management roles with Columbia Sportswear since joining the company as corporate controller in September 2002. In March 2006, he was promoted to vice president and corporate controller and was named chief accounting officer in May 2008. From 1995 to 2002, Mr. Cusick held various financial management positions at Cadence Design Systems (and OrCAD, a company acquired by Cadence in 1999), which operates in the electronic design automation industry. From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Cusick was an accountant with KPMG LLP and is a certified public accountant.

Tim Boyle, Columbia’s president and chief executive officer, commented, “Tom was one of many strong candidates we considered during an international executive search process conducted over several months. We are confident that his deep knowledge of Columbia’s business and his strong financial management skills will enable him to make immediate meaningful contributions in his expanded role. I look forward to working with Tom as we continue investing in growth platforms to achieve the potential of our complementary family of outdoor brands.”

Cusick fills the position previously held by Bryan L. Timm, who was promoted in May 2008 to serve as Columbia’s chief operating officer and was named executive vice president in October 2008.

About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of

the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. The company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, Montrail and Pacific Trail. To learn more about Columbia, please visit the company’s website at www.columbia.com.

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