ADVISORY COUNCILS
Become a catalyst for meaningful change
Outdoor Industry Association has three advisory councils to lead and guide the work in Sustainability, Trade Policy and Recreation Policy. These advisory councils, made up of OIA members, influence our initiatives, educate fellow members, and help foster a thriving outdoor industry.
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Sustainability Advisory Council supports OIA sustainable business in its mission to empower every outdoor company to take bold steps to achieve positive impact. This is primarily demonstrated through their leadership and guidance of the OIA Climate Action Corps.
- Alicia Chin, Smartwool
- Ashley Seaward, People for Bikes
- Carol Shu, The North Face
- Gregory Gausewitz, REI
- Guru Larson, Columbia Sportswear
- John Stokes, New Balance
- Kim Drenner, Patagonia
- Kristen Bandurski, Red Wing Shoe Co.
- Lisa Vanbladeren, Yeti
- Marie Mawe, W.L. Gore
- Mel Shank, Patagonia
- Theresa Mckenney, NEMO Equipment
To learn more about the Sustainability Advisory Council, contact the OIA Sustainability Team.
RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Recreation Advisory Council is an advisory board that provides guidance to OIA on various recreation-related policy issues, such as engagement on public land funding initiatives, protection and new designations of our public lands for recreation use and ensuring access to outdoor recreation for the next generation.
- Theresa McKenney (Chair), NEMO Equipment
- Steve McCann (Vice Chair), Toad&Co
- Bryce Wernsman, Red Wing Shoes
- Eric Smith, Vista Outdoor
- Fred Ferguson, Vista Outdoor
- George Cooper, Forbes Tate Partners
- Hans Cole, Patagonia
- J.J. Huggins, Patagonia
- Jason Sulham, L.L.Bean
- Jenny Kordick, Maine Outdoor Brands
- Julie Sutton, VFC
- Kenna Corley, Patagonia
- Laura Schaffer, Orvis
- Marc Berejka, REI
- Mike Mahoney, L.L.Bean
- Mike Wallenfels, Hydro Flask
- Phil Shettig, Vertical Supply Group
- Shannon Fender, VFC
- Steve Hemkens, Orvis
- Taldi Harrison, REI
- Tom Bugert, REI
- Tucker Kimball, Orvis
For more information, contact the Government Affairs team at ga@outdoorindustry.org.
TRADE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Trade Advisory Council reviews U.S. trade policy, relevant federal legislation and international trade negotiations, develops federal trade policy that may affect OIA membership, and recommends policy positions to the OIA government affairs team and OIA leadership.
- Mike Devitto (Chair), L.L.Bean
- Emily Vedaa (Vice Chair), Columbia Sportswear
- Allie Sauers, Sorini, Samet, & Associates
- Amanda Abbott, Simms Fishing Products
- Amy Whitney, Burton
- Andi Curtis, Sorini, Samet, & Associates
- Andrew Samet, Sorini, Samet, & Associates
- Ben Christensen, Simms Fishing
- Brent Merriam, NEMO Equipment
- Clint Todd, Nite Ize
- Dallas Hobgood, Wolverine Worldwide
- Drew Saunders, Salewa
- Erika Hodge, BOCO Gear
- Fred Ferguson, Vista Outdoor
- Jason Sulham, L.L.Bean
- Jeff Tooze, Columbia Sportswear
- Josh Quigley, NEMO Equipment
- Kandace Niemi, REI
- Katie Tangman, Columbia Sportswear
- Kevin Irish, VFC
- Kristine Marvin, VFC
- Lauren Hood, Keen
- Lisa Leffler, Black Diamond
- Mandy Kelman, LOWA Boots
- Marc Berejka, REI
- Mattie Amagai, Sorini, Samet, & Associates
- Megan Costello, Sorini, Samet, & Associates
- Mike Ratchford, W.L. Gore
- Mike Rigney, Orvis
- Monica Thornton, Helen of Troy
- Patrick Fox, VFC
- Quinn O’Rourke, LaCrosse Footwear
- Raphy Goodstein, W. L. Gore
- Ron Sorini, Sorini, Samet, & Associates
- Ross Halbach, Snow Peak
- Sara Bowersox, Keen
- Taldi Harrison, REI
- Tammy Reagan, Wolverine Worldwide
- Tony Ferguson, Patagonia
- Tony Roina, Big Agnes
- Valeria Wright, Vista Action Sports
- Will Dickerson, Patagonia
- Zoe Mcgregor, Black Diamond
For more information, contact the Government Affairs team at ga@outdoorindustry.org.
Join our advisory councils, Become a member
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