Events in cities across the nation are open to the public
BOULDER, Colo. (October 2, 2018) -- Camber Outdoors, the active-outdoor industries organization committed to a vision of Everyone’s Outdoors, is excited to announce eight October events in the 2018 Camber Exchange series.
Hosted by Camber Outdoors partner companies, Camber Exchanges are a nation-wide meet-up series that brings together a community of people with a love for the outdoors and the companies that support their passion. These unique events provide thought-provoking conversation, and a chance to connect with leaders, entrepreneurs, and colleagues in the active-outdoor industries. Registration is open for all October events.
October 2018 Camber Exchange series schedule:
October 16: Portland, Ore.
Host company: REI Co-op
Speakers: Holly Van Fleet, Portland Store Manager at REI Co-op; and Clare Hamill, VP Global Growth Initiatives at Nike Inc.
October 16: Newbury Park, Cali.
Host company: Liv Cycling and Giant Bicycle
Speakers: Brook Hopper, Global Marketing Manager at Liv Cycling; Serena Bishop Gordon, Liv Factory Team Rider and Program Director for the Conservation Alliance; Jen Gurecki, Co-founder and CEO of Coalition Snow; Lindsey Richter, Founder and Director of Ladies Allride; Jen Audia, US Marketing Manager at Liv Cycling; Shannon Ellis, Senior Director of HR at Patagonia
October 17: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Host company: SRAM
Speakers: Ayesha McGowan, Founder of A Quick Brown Fox; and Ashley Rankin, Founder of Shredly
October 17: West Valley City, Utah
Host company: Backcountry
Speakers: Diana Seung, EVP of Merchandising at Backcountry; Hillary Benjamin, SVP of Brand at Backcountry; Betsy Haws, Assistant General Counsel at Backcountry; Nora Stowell, Global Sales Leader at W.L. Gore; Laura Schaffer, Sustainability Director at POWDR
October 18: Ferndale, Wash.
Host company: Superfeet
Speaker: Linda Balfour, Director of Marketing at Superfeet
October 18: Boston, Mass.
Host companies: Vibram and Brooklyn Boulders
Speaker: Sandra Wilson, Controller at Vibram
October 25: Boise, Idaho
Host company: REI Co-op
Speaker: Julie Lochner, Retail Divisional Vice President at REI Co-op
October 25: Madison, Wisc.
Host company: REI Co-op
Speaker: Karen Repine, Madison Store Manager at REI Co-op
“Year over year we have continued to build the Camber Exchange program to elevate the vision of Everyone’s Outdoors through community engagement,” said Deanne Buck, executive director of Camber Outdoors. “Through Camber Exchanges, we are able to give leaders at our partner companies a platform for why and how they’re prioritizing women’s leadership as a business imperative.”
Sponsored by CamelBak, Bell, Giro, and Bollé, the 2018 Camber Outdoors series includes 25 Camber Exchanges across the continental U.S. and Canada. With increased interest and participation from individuals and partner companies, Camber Outdoors has grown its Camber Exchange series year over year.
All proceeds from Camber Exchanges support connecting African American people with nature to change the face of leadership in the outdoors through a partnership with Outdoor Afro.
Additional information and registration can be found on the Camber Outdoors Events web page.
About Camber Outdoors
Founded in 1996, Camber Outdoors (formerly OIWC) envisions a future of “Everyone’s Outdoors” with a mission of equity in the outdoors, from boardroom to backcountry. Its innovative and thought-leading programming and initiatives include the Thought Leader Keynote, CEO Pledge, Pitchfest, Workplace Equity Working Group, and cross-industry/company Professional Mentoring Program. More than 185 companies, 5,500 individual members, and 18,000 constituents engage with Camber Outdoors.
