Mike Wallenfels is an outdoor industry executive with 30+ years leading and growing purpose-driven brands. He’s held leadership roles at Mountain Hardwear (co-founder & President), Timbuk2 (CEO), and Hydro Flask/Helen of Troy (SVP of Global Sales), overseeing brands with combined revenues exceeding $1B.
His career spans entrepreneurship, global sales, brand strategy, and private equity, with a deep commitment to outdoor access, sustainability, and community building. Now based in Bend, Oregon, he advise’s companies across the outdoor recreation space on growth strategy, go-to-market planning, and international expansion. He’s also actively involved in nonprofit and higher ed boards, supporting the future of the industry and the places we play.

