Prior to Hot Topic, McLaughlin worked for Millers Outpost and The Broadway in finance, merchandising, and operations roles. McLaughlin joined Hot Topic as the vice president of operations in 1993 when the company was in its start up stage and had 15 stores.
Prior to Hot Topic, McLaughlin worked at Millers Outpost and The Broadway in finance, merchandising, and operations roles. McLaughlin became the vice president of operations at Hot Topic in 1993 when the company was in its early stages with 15 stores.