BEFORE FOOTWEAR.(management of Bettye Muller, president of Bettye Muller Designs)(management of George Esquivel, owner, Esquivel Worldwide) From: Footwear News | Date: February 18, 2008| Author: Flynn, Erika | COPYRIGHT 2008 Fairchild Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Erika Flynn

The backgrounds of some of the industry's more colorful personalities are just as diverse -- and sometimes unexpected -- as the products they bring to market. Here, Footwear News takes a look at the career paths of nine top industry players, their personal stories and motivations, and the serendipitous events that led them to the business of selling shoes.

Angel Martinez, president and CEO, Deckers Outdoor Corp., Goleta, Calif.

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