BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition recently elected three new members to serve on its national board of directors.
Incoming board members are Kent Ebersole, the vice president and general manager, Active Interest Media Outdoor Group; Jessica Klodnicki, executive vice president and general manager, Bell, Blackburn and C-Preme brands, part of BRG Sports; and Jim Weber, chief executive officer, Brooks Running Company.
"Our new board members will play a critical role in the organization by bringing new perspectives to ensure OIWC continues to elevate the business imperative of talent acquisition, retention, and advancement of women across all industries," said Deanne Buck, OIWC's executive director. "Their industry experience and knowledge are invaluable to the organization and its future."
Prior to joining Active Interest Media's Outdoor Group, Ebersole served as the chief executive officer of Dirty Girl Mud Run. He also worked with Rodale, Inc. and the Chicago Tribune.
Klodnicki previously worked with Mizuno USA as its vice president of brand marketing and management and is the founder of Girls Rock Mountain Bike group. She also serves on the People for Bikes board of directors.
Weber assumed the helm of Brooks Running Company in 2001. Prior to joining Brooks Running, Weber was president of Sims Sport, Inc. and held various positions with The Coleman Company, Inc.
Each board member will serve a three-year term and will bring the total number of OIWC board members to 14.
OIWC thanked its outgoing board members for their service. They are past president Julie Harris, Ali Sacash-Johnson, and Elysa Walk.
