Fitz Cahall
After pioneering the early days of online content through podcast, video and social media, Fitz co-founded the brand and story agency Duct Tape Then Beer with the belief that good brands tell stories, but great brands live them through action. His clients have included Patagonia, Google and REI as well as not for profits like […]
Paul Hendricks
Paul is the Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance and has worked in the fields of conservation and corporate sustainability for over 15 years. Throughout that time he has driven efforts to advance action, standards, and innovation in the academic, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Prior to The Conservation Alliance, Paul worked at Rivian and Patagonia […]
Ian Servantes
Ian Servantes is a senior writer at Footwear News leading coverage of sneakers, including performance and lifestyle, through news and feature stories. He has more than a decade of experience in media and has previously been on beats in fashion and pop culture and Input, Highsnobiety and Complex.
Ted Fitzpatrick
Ted Fitzpatrick is the Vice President of Product Management and Merchandising at Saucony, where he leads the brand’s product strategy, innovation pipeline, and go-to-market execution. Since joining Saucony, he has been instrumental in shaping a consumer-first approach that blends performance-driven design with commercial relevance, resulting in award-winning products and increased market share. With a deep […]
Fabrizio Gamberini
Fabrizio Gamberini is a global brand leader with 28+ years of experience driving growth, innovation, and consumer connection across performance and lifestyle industries. As President and Global Brand Chief Officer at Vibram, he has supported the company expanding its presence across outdoor, trail running, and performance categories. Previously with Private Equity leadership, Nike, and Hewlett […]
Jen McLaren
Jen McLaren is the Global Brand President of Altra Running, a VF Company, where she drives the brand’s strategic direction and growth. With 20 years at VF, she has held leadership roles at Smartwool and Timberland, bringing deep experience in building outdoor and active brands. An outdoor enthusiast and active industry leader, Jen serves on […]
Lauren Mayer
Lauren Mayer is a seasoned Director of Public Relations and a strategic champion for active lifestyle brands, having led award-winning initiatives for Altra Running, Hydro Flask and Ruffwear. With over a decade of experience, her focus is on future-proofing media strategy in today’s evolving landscape. Lauren is known for successfully blending traditional PR outreach with […]
Lauren Osborne
Lauren Osborne is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Exchange Running Collective. Lauren shares the founder role with her husband James and is a a mom to 3 girls. Along with managing the marketing, events and media at The Exchange, she coaches The Exchange Collective Membership and heads up the youth track and cross country […]
Constantine Bhanos
Constantine Bhanos leads business and strategic partnerships at AvantLink, a performance marketing network connecting premium brands with influential content creators and publishers. With nearly two decades in digital and affiliate marketing, he’s helped outdoor and active lifestyle companies evolve their strategies for long-term growth. At AvantLink, Constantine focuses on bridging the gap between brand storytelling […]
Lindsey Hein
Lindsey Hein is an experienced voice in the running industry. From podcasting, to race emceeing, to hosting live shows, she’s focused on bringing running fans closer to their favorite athletes and industry experts. Host of several podcasts including, “I’ll Have Another” which has been running for __ years. She is a co-host of the Relay […]