True Textiles

Tom Olive, is Chief Executive Officer for True Textiles, Inc. Tom joined the company in 2010. He has a proven track record with successful brand companies such as Procter & Gamble, Campbell Soup, and Borden. Most recently, he held the position of CEO for Elan Nutrition, which he joined in 2003. Tom is a native of Iowa where he graduated from Drake University and later completed his MM at the Kellogg School, Northwestern University.  He and his family reside in the Grand Rapids area.

Robert H. (Rob) Harper, is President for True Textiles, Inc. Rob joined the company in 2004. He began his career with Collins & Aikman as a supervisor in the automotive carpets division in North Carolina. He worked in management positions in manufacturing and production planning, leading to senior level management of sales, marketing, design, research and development in Troy, Michigan.

Rob attended The Citadel for undergraduate work; he has also graduated from the Michigan State University Executive Leadership program, and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business’ Executive Program in Strategic Sales Management. He remains active in the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, BIFMA and the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. Rob and his family make their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mike Rose is Chief Operating Officer at True Textiles, Inc. He joined True Textiles in 2004, as Vice President of Design, Research and Development. Mike has over 30 years of textile industry experience, primarily in manufacturing, product design and development, and spent much of his career with two major textile manufacturers; Collins & Aikman, and Milliken & Co. Prior to joining True Textiles, he served as Director of Product Development at Victor Innovatex, St. Georges, Quebec, Canada.

Mike received his B.S. degree in Textile Chemistry at N.C. State University and is the father of one son. Mike presently resides in Davidson, NC with his wife, Kristen.

Richard F. (Rick) Cowan is Chief Information Officer for True Textiles, Inc. Rick joined the company in November of 1998 after serving three years as the Director of IT Operations for Dexter Shoe Company. Rick’s prior experience includes 12+ years in software development and technical roles for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Maine Public Broadcasting and Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

Rick received his B.A. in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Maine at Orono in 1987. Rick is the father of three children and currently resides in Orrington, Maine with his wife, Dawn.