The Seattle Times: Women who wrangle and weld need rugged clothing that works; entrepreneurs step up

In 2004, she shared a table at a local coffee shop with Richard Siberell, a veteran outdoor-gear designer. He encouraged her with advice and contacts. Later, he became her mentor and a board member. “He said, ‘Sarah, you’re on to something big here; you need to move on this now,’ ” Calhoun recalled.