2017

Joshua graduated from John Brown University with a graphic design degree. He has since pivoted to running social media and now the digital ad program at Blogs for Brands. He loves brainstorming with clients on how to effectively engage their […]

Yoon is a long-time journalist who has experienced editing in both print and web. He is the founder of the media startup Blogs for Brands, an e-commerce agency with an award-winning design team that manages blogs, social media, email, and […]

Fara brings over 10 years of content creation and strategy, from broadcast to digital media. She is the founder of Fit Creative Media, a content solutions agency specializing in the fitness and outdoor space to help brands develop, maintain and […]

A former restaurant chef and journalist, Shaw runs the award-winning website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, the largest wild foods website on the Internet. He is author of three wild game cookbooks, with a fourth slated for release in spring 2018. […]

Eric has a varied background in marketing and promotions and has spent the last 20 years as an entrepreneur. Most recently he has built Macaroni Kid, LLC into a national publishing platform reaching millions of families across the US and […]

Kalene’s goal is to share her enthusiasm and experiences with others in the Bentonville community and in the hospitality field. One of her strategies is to create an environment that fosters tourism development and encourages new dollars into the city. […]

Kenji is an independent outdoor industry veteran whose mission is to improve authentic connection and participation, expanding the outdoor recreation experience for all. He has earned a reputation as an effective and inspirational team leader, creative marketer and problem-solver, and […]

Eric “Hende” Henderson is a long time outdoor industry veteran. Hende is know for his walk-the-talk product knowledge and unwavering positive attitude and enthusiasm that he brings to everything he does. He has been on ski-mountaineering expeditions to Alaska, Everest, […]

Mark Norquist is the founder and editor of Modern Carnivore, a blog and a guide to adult-onset outdoor activities like hunting, fishing and foraging and connecting honesty with food. Mark has worked in marketing and media for over 20 years […]

Steven Sashen is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware – www.XeroShoes.com. Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, started the “Barefoot… PLUS!” sandal business in late 2009; he had returned to sprinting 2 years earlier, at […]