# Otter Products

> Otter Products is the Fort Collins, Colorado company behind OtterBox, the most trusted smartphone-case brand in America. What began in 1991 as a waterproof box built in Curt Richardson's garage is now a roughly $924 million operation spanning phone protection (OtterBox, LifeProof), cold-chain shipping (Liviri), and youth entrepreneurship grants (OtterCares). The pitch is simple: your device is expensive, gravity is undefeated, and Otter sells the difference.

- **Founded:** 1998
- **Headquarters:** Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- **Founders:** Curt Richardson (Founder & Chief Visionary Officer), Nancy Richardson (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~1,100 employees (reported figures range ~766-1,100)
- **Products:** OtterBox Defender Series, OtterBox Commuter Series, OtterBox Symmetry Series, LifeProof, Liviri
- **Notable:** OtterBox named to Newsweek's America's Most Loved Brands 2025., #1 most trusted smartphone case brand in the United States., Grew from a garage startup to roughly $924 million in annual revenue.

## Products & services

- **OtterBox Defender Series** — Multi-layer rugged phone case with port covers and up to 7x military-standard drop protection, built for extreme use.
- **OtterBox Commuter Series** — Slim dual-layer case offering 3x military-grade drop protection for everyday wear.
- **OtterBox Symmetry Series** — Slim, stylish case with 3x drop protection and MagSafe compatibility.
- **LifeProof** — Waterproof and rugged cases acquired in 2013, aimed at active and outdoor users.
- **Liviri** — Reusable, sustainable thermal shipping and cold-chain packaging for food, wine, and pharma logistics.
- **Charging & Power** — Power banks, wireless chargers, and charging kits for mobile devices.
- **OtterCares** — The company's philanthropic foundation funding youth entrepreneurship and philanthropy education.

## Achievements

- OtterBox named to Newsweek's America's Most Loved Brands 2025.
- #1 most trusted smartphone case brand in the United States.
- Grew from a garage startup to roughly $924 million in annual revenue.
- OtterCares has awarded 3,000+ grants totaling over $7.5 million since 2010.
- Repeatedly recognized among the nation's fastest-growing companies (Inc. 500/5000).
- Defender Series certified to withstand up to 7x the MIL-STD-810 drop standard.

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — OtterBox named to Newsweek's America's Most Loved Brands 2025.
- **2024-08** — Trey Northrup hired as CEO; JC Richardson moved to Chairman.
- **2022-01** — JC Richardson, the founders' son, became CEO; OtterBox Protection Program launched.

## Links

- Website: https://otterproducts.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/otterproducts
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OtterBox
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otterbox/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/ottershop/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otterbox

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Last updated: 2026-08-20