We are excited to work with these amazing individuals to continue our mission to give OOA members access to the Oregon Outdoor Industry through collaboration, mentorship, partnerships and events. There is POWER in the outdoor industry in Oregon.
Co-President: Mike Wallenfels, Helen of Troy / Hydro Flask
Co-President: Van Schoessler, Basecamp Oregon
Vice President: Mona West, Brand Consultant
Treasurer: Ryan Brown, U.S. Bank
NEW! Secretary: Susan Strible, Ruffwear
NEW! Strategy Development: Doug Ragan, Consultant
NEW! Financial Strategy: Kim Ausk, Laird Superfood
NEW! Advocacy: Guy Trombley, Research & Development Specialist
NEW! Marketing Strategy: Allison Hartz, Ruffwear
Membership Recruitment: Morgan Beller, Outdoor Sales Consultant
NEW! Member & Sponsorship Strategy: Ben Avery, Sierra Club
NEW! Member & Sponsorship Strategy: Meredith Morrice, OSU
Chapter Development: Josh Sims, The Gearfix
Southern Oregon Chapter Lead: Chad Thatcher, Southern Oregon University
Central Oregon Chapter Lead: Conor McElyea, Conservation Alliance
Portland Metro Chapter Lead: Jared Kennedy, Hells Canyon
A Huge THANK YOU to the Board Members that spent so much time with us and have moved on to other things, but continue to share their passion as OOA members and the outdoor industry.
Meg Chun (Secretary), previous owner of Kialoa
Eric Meade (Strategy), Purposeful Consulting
Beverly Lucas (Memberships), Outdoor City USA
Carrie Allan (Communications), Marketing Consultant