Posts Tagged ‘Industry Profile’

Industry Profile: Snowboarder Magazine Editor Pat Bridges

October 6th, 2009

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Pat: Depending upon the situation I sometimes use the aliases Lincoln Terns, Oli Andropov, Helmut Kamn, Kenny Land, Willy Plant, Blackie Diamond, Basher Gates, Cliff Line and in very rare occasions Tara Ligamente. I also spent four years without wearing a single pair of socks more [...]

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Industry Profile: Rome Co-Founder Paul Maravetz

October 1st, 2009

Shay: What is your job title?
Paul: Co-founder, Director of Product, Janitor (retired)
Shay: Did your parents question your job choice?
Paul: Not really – but looking back after 18 years in the same business maybe they should have. Seriously though I can say that my parents were always supportive of my decisions. Even [...]

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Industry Profile: YES Sales Manager Chad Perrin

September 29th, 2009

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Chad: I am a happy husband and father of 2 children, blessed to be living the dream and living in Bellingham WA, proud to call Mt Baker my home. I absolutely love snowboarding and I have made a life out of working in the shred [...]

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Industry Profile: New Era Key Accounts Manager Justin Cobb

September 22nd, 2009

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Justin: Husband, Father, Friend, Snowboarder, Surfer, Musician, closet Artist, I Skate and fall often, I smile a lot, Lover of Life, Media junkie, I’m definitely an optimist but do find myself becoming more pessimistic, I love fishing and being on the ocean in general, my hands always [...]

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Industry Profile: Flow Product Line Manager Eric Luthardt

September 10th, 2009

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Eric: I’m 36-ish years old, married to my daughter’s mom, grew up outside of Seattle, fluent in under 2 languages and I shred the gnar.
Shay: What is your job title?
Eric: Snowboard Product Line Manager/ Valet/ Barista/ Diaper Changer.

Shay: How did you [...]

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Industry Profile: Professional Snowboarder Scotty Arnold

August 6th, 2009

Shay: What is your job title?
Scotty: Pro Boarda
Shay: Did your parents question your job choice?
Scotty: They definetly would have liked to see me go to college but were very supportive of whatever I chose to do.

Shay: What was your first set up?
Scotty: I bought a BlackSnow mogul monster from Ames. It was plastic with [...]

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Industry Profile: Photographer Greg Miller

August 4th, 2009

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Greg: I grew up in West Virginia as an east coast kid that’s always had a fascination with the west coast. When I was 6, my dad took me on a trip to Oregon and ever since I just knew I wanted to move out [...]

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Industry Profile: Action Sports Law Attorney Becky Mendoza

July 30th, 2009

Shay: What is your job title?
Becky: Attorney at Law/Owner Action Sports Law Group.
Shay: What type of law is your focus?
Becky: Sports, Entertainment and Athlete Immigration are my focus, but I handle all types of transactional matters.
Shay: Did your parents question your job choice?
Becky: Not the lawyer part, just the opening up my own firm [...]

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Industry Profile: Automaton Owner Brenton Woo

July 28th, 2009

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Brenton: As a snowboarder, I’ve spent 10 full seasons in the mountains, predominantly in Summit County and Tahoe. As a person, I welcome being outside of my comfort zone. I like traveling, snowboarding, and surfing. I like seeing progression, and I have little patience for tradition. [...]

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Industry Profile: Boards N Motion Salesperson Ben “Waffles” Riswold

July 23rd, 2009

Shay: So tell us about yourself?
Ben: Well I’m a 20-year-old part time student. I also work part time as well at Boards n’ Motion, and in my spare time, I enjoy snowboarding, eating pizza, candy and Mac and cheese, and occasionally hitting on girls? Can I say that?
Shay: What snowboard shop do you work for?
Ben: [...]

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