Charles Cooper is a Founder and Managing Partner of Brumidi Group, where he advises Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, trade associations, and coalitions on federal advocacy,
Virginia Peterson is an Alaska-based emergency department nurse and entrepreneur whose work focuses on innovation, resilience, and building functional solutions for women with demanding lives.
Eoin Comerford is a 17-year U.S. outdoor industry veteran. He joined Moosejaw as VP of Marketing in 2008, became CEO in 2012, and led its
Katie Doherty is the Co-Founder of Founded Outdoors, which is on a mission to equip more people to successfully launch outdoor businesses that inspire and
Jen Moreau is the Sales Director and co-owner of The Landmark Project, an outdoor-themed apparel and lifestyle brand she’s helped grow since 2014. A longtime
Heidi Prior is helping shape the future of outdoor business in Appalachia through her work with the West Virginia University Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor
Architect by schooling, climber by compulsion, creative by nature. Anya has been with Mountain Hardwear since 2022, joining to bring the refreshed brand to market
Anders joined The Wilderness Land Trust as President in 2026. For the majority of his career, he’s engaged federal lawmakers on public land policy, and
Jahmicah Dawes is a 39-year-old husband and father of 2 boys from Central Texas.Jahmicah is the Owner of SlimPickins Outfitters in Stephenville, Texas, where you
Megan Stoneburner is a sustainability consultant at Rise Collective Consultancy and founder of MCS Sustainable Solutions. She currently works with a portfolio of brands, including
Outdoor industry executive with 30+ years leading and growing purpose-driven brands. I’ve held leadership roles at Mountain Hardwear (co-founder & President), Timbuk2 (CEO), and Hydro
Anna Rawlins is the Chief Marketing Officer at Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), where she leads brand and growth strategy for the industry’s leading hammock and
