In my own words-
“How did I end up working in the outdoor industry? We didn’t have cable. That is where it all started. I grew up in a house of very eco-conscious parents who did not believe in too much TV, preservatives or waste. We recycled everything, reused what we couldn’t recycle, ate organic whenever possible and had a high level of social and environmental awareness. We were outside whenever possible and that gave me a love of the outdoors and a strong determination to want to protect it.
I spent summers wandering through Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota, finding all the beauty and wildness I could ever want. Traveling quite a bit as a wee one gave me the wander lust that serves well in the road position I have now. I attended school for photography, and moved to Hawaii and then Alaska, in search of the United States last bit of wilderness.
I am in this industry because it speaks to my personal values and vision, about awareness, protection and true adventure. I work with this company for the same reasons. I have to believe in what I do, love what I do and passionately embrace and fight for those qualities. I love the mountains and streams, rivers and steep peaks, music and friends around a campfire, a good cold beer after a long day outside, and the hard work it takes to educate people on how to enjoy the elements, and protect the nature we love. I can’t think of a better way to work than this.”
Marmot brand manager, Marketing, Promotions, Event Planning-
Vanessa is in charge of special event planning (i.e. expos, store events, SWAPs), ad creation, website and blog content, scheduling for clinics and trade shows, email blasts, newsletters and fixturing requests. She also is in charge of managing sponsored athletes, donation/athlete requests, and event participation. She is also your contact for all things Marmot. You will find Vanessa at clinics in SD, KS, IA and MO.
