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 than [...]
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Industry Profile: Snowboarder Magazine Editor Pat Bridges
October 6th, 2009Industry Profile: Rome Co-Founder Paul Maravetz
October 1st, 2009Shay: 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 though [...]
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September 29th, 2009Shay: 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 industry. I [...]
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September 22nd, 2009Shay: 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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September 10th, 2009Shay: 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 get your start [...]
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September 8th, 2009Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself Trent: Born and raised in Boulder, CO. I live here now with my wife Stacy and 2 kids Astrid and Trent Jr. We’re now officially a snowboarding family. I met my wife through snowboarding (she was a competitive snowboarder in the early 90’s, competing in the US [...]
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August 6th, 2009Shay: 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. [...]
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August 4th, 2009Shay: 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 west some [...]
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July 30th, 2009Shay: 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 [...]
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July 28th, 2009Shay: 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. (True [...]
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