Edith Harmon joined New Balance in 1991. Edith is responsible for the development and research of new technologies and statement products. Earlier in her career, Edith managed the R&D department. Most recently she led NB's Advanced Concepts and Material development groups and has also been instrumental in advancing work with the Elite Running channel as well as Sustainability initiatives. She holds a BS degree from SUNY Buffalo and an MS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. Edith resides in Swampscott, Mass. with her husband and has two daughters.She enjoys yoga, running and going to the gym for cardio and weight training and especially loves wearing Minimus, the 890 and PF Flyers.