Who We Are



Our Mission

To power a voice for the outdoor recreation industry to shape policy, support investments, and engage an inclusive community of outdoor participants in California around the benefits of outdoor recreation.


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OUR PRIORITIES


Prioritizing Recreation Investments

Increased and direct investment in outdoor recreation projects and programs in support of improved infrastructure, stewardship, and equal access to outdoor recreation for all Californians.

  • Pursue and advocate for funding related to recreation infrastructure, including investments in parks, trail maintenance, transportation, education, and new parks in under-parked communities.
  • Support funding for conservation of California public lands, waters, and equitable access to them, including resource planning as well as climate resilience and adaptation for recreation infrastructure affected by fire, snow, flood, and coastal access. Where appropriate, support federal public lands policy as it relates to California, including forest service regional planning, Land and Water Conservation Fund distributions, wildfire mitigation, and flood control.


Program Development

Build coalitions of industry professionals, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to educate state and local policymakers about the benefits of the outdoor recreation economy in their communities and promote local and state investment in the outdoor recreation industry in California.

  • Support the creation of a California Office of Outdoor Recreation to help people, businesses, and communities flourish through California’s great outdoors.
  • Promote educational programs that create opportunity for all experience levels of outdoor recreation. Promote equitable access, education, gear libraries, every kid in a park, and other programs.
  • Collaborate on programs supporting economic development around outdoor recreation, including job creation, job training, and identifying and supporting outdoor recreation economies in rural communities.

Enabling Business Success

Educate Sacramento and California legislators on the substantial economic contributions the outdoor industry makes to the California economy and the role regulation plays in helping and hindering the outdoor recreation economy.

  • Support and direct efforts to quantify impacts of the active outdoor industry, secure improved funding for research related to outdoor recreation financial impact, health benefits, participation, and demographic trends.
  • Simplify and streamline regulations and policy affecting the active outdoor industry.

Our Members


The California Outdoor Recreation Partnership (CORP) is a membership organization of businesses and advocates in California’s growing and vibrant active outdoor recreation industry.
Members represent apparel and gear companies, retailers, sales and merchandising professionals, outdoor education and recreation program providers, and the entire ecosystem of organizations powered by and reliant on a healthy, accessible outdoor recreation infrastructure in the state.

Our Vision

As practitioners and leaders in the greater outdoor recreation industry, CORP is dedicated to ensuring that lawmakers and land managers recognize and promote the economic, educational, environmental, public health and social benefits that the outdoor recreation economy brings to California.

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Our Board

Our board members represent apparel and gear companies, retailers, sales and merchandising professionals, outdoor education and recreation program providers, and the entire ecosystem of organizations powered by and reliant on a healthy, accessible outdoor recreation infrastructure in the state.


Matt Lyon

HydraPak LLC


Matt Lyon is the President of HydraPak LLC, an Oakland-based manufacturer of outdoor hydration products since 2001.  He was one of the founding members of CORP in 2017.  
"I believe there is a need for our industry to organize and be represented within California, and this is a chance for me to personally contribute to the industry that has given so much support to us over the years."

Jeff Turner

Kokatat


With a lifetime of playing in the outdoors and a 4-decade long career working for many leading brands in the outdoor industry, Jeff continues to fuel his passion for adventures. He moved to California from New England in 2008 and has been leading the Kokatat sales and product development team, located in Arcata, CA, for almost 9 years. Today, his focus and dedication is to create and maintain well-defined products and transparent brands that are authentic and accountable to anyone playing outside, which is where you’ll find him.
“I’ve lived in California for 12 years now and continue to discover new outdoor adventures here. I am so stoked to be contributing to the formation of CORP and inspired by our team as we develop a strong voice for California outdoor industry brands, enthusiast communities and adventure seekers.”

Scott Ammons

REI


Scott Ammons is the REI Outdoor Programs and Experience Manager for Southern California. In that role he produces outdoor experiences and events, builds community, grows strategic partnerships, supports open space and advocates for outdoor participation for all. He is a former guide and outdoor educator.
"For large portions of California—both rural and urban—there is a real lack of access to parks and open spacesWe know parks produce important social and community benefits—they make neighborhoods more livable and create opportunities for recreation like walking, biking, connecting with nature. It can really boost the quality of life to have access to open spaces, green spaces or parks in your local community. I joined CORP to help increase access and grow outdoor participation throughout the state".

Eric Raymond

The North Face


Eric Raymond has spent the last 10+ years leading innovative teams in diverse industries across strategy, advocacy, PR and marketing communications focused on how to unite business goals with stakeholder values. At The North Face, Eric leads brand and sustainability communications, advocacy around public lands, climate change and equity in the outdoors and The North Face Explore Fund platform. He’s focused on helping people everywhere connect and grow through the power of exploration. Prior, Eric was a VP of strategy for purpose-driven brands at Free Range, ran global communications for Google energy and sustainability, and spent time on award-winning projects at Edelman, a global PR firm. He received an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco and a Journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
"California is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. In the two decades I’ve lived in the state I’ve been consistently awed by the diversity of recreation opportunities, the fantastic landscapes and our public lands. I’m excited to reinforce all that the state has to offer and unite the outdoor business community to increase awareness, accessibility and opportunity in the outdoors".

Danica Carey

Seirus


Danica Carey is the Director of Marketing Operations at Seirus Innovative Accessories, a family run company based in San Diego manufacturing cold weather protection for your head, hands and feet. In this role she has helped the brand develop and launch products that bring technical gear to any type of outdoor enthusiast. Her lifetime in the outdoors has been mirrored by a longstanding passion for traditional sports which took her to the University of Nebraska for her collegiate soccer career. Having always been a sports & outdoor enthusiast, she continues to pursue that passion through soccer, ranching, skiing and just about everything in between.
“California has so much to offer us in the outdoors, from the western coastline to the eastern deserts and the mountains and forests in between, there is so much room to play and explore a diverse range of activities and landscapes. Mountains, open land and sea are all within hours of each other. It is such a unique resource that we need to actively maintain and advocate for.”

Kenji Haroutunian

The Big Gear Show


Kenji Haroutunian is an independent agent for change focused on events and the great outdoors experience.  Kenji’s acumen for business comes from 33-years in outdoor org management and teaching outdoor skills (including advanced climbing and wilderness navigation courses) during/after completing his Geography/Environmental Policy degree at UCLA. In 1999 he began working for Outdoor Retailer, building an authentic brand story and growing the business into one of the premier b2b shows in the world. In 2011 he was elevated to Vice President for Nielsen Expo, directing the Outdoor Sports group. Kenji has spearheaded industry-focused programs, like FundSource OR, the Project OR design competition, Green Steps, The OR Virtual Design Center, Backcountry Base Camp, and the Business of Backcountry Forums, all of which help attract core athletes, media and designers to the show and adds to the bottom line. A 2010 Access Fund ‘Sharp End’ awardee, Kenji serves on the Board of Directors of the Access Fund, is President Emeritus of the Friends Of Joshua Tree and is a founding director of TeccSociety, an events-industry technology organization.

Jamie Furrer

CamelBak


Jamie Lynn Furrer is the Ecommerce Account Manager and Advocacy Ambassador at CamelBak Products. Based in Petaluma, CamelBak’s mission is to continuously invent new water carry solutions for active lifestyles. Jamie has been advocating for public lands protections and equitable access at both the federal and state level on behalf of CamelBak for over 6 years. Some of the proudest moments in her career are joining other outdoor brands and lobbying for legislative priorities of our industry. You can find Jamie on her bike most weekends, on the back country roads of Sonoma County, or hiking with her dog on the many trails the bay area offers.
“California has always been home to me. Although I have lived in other states, California always calls me back. It is never lost on me how incredible it is to have the opportunity to explore such an array of different landscapes so close to home. I believe that prioritizing access to these public spaces should always be a focal point of our industry and that all California residents should have the opportunity to connect to the natural world. I am excited to be apart of the collective voice of CORP to support enhancing accessibility to our state’s public lands.”
 

Lexie Gritlefeld

Director


Lexie Gritlefeld is our sole employee and serves as the Director of California Outdoor Recreation Partnership. Prior to this role, Lexie was our Membership Coordinator for three years. Lexie primarily works on membership recruitment, advocacy communication strategies, and our policy and industry networking events. Lexie came to the outdoor industry after working in politics, government, and public affairs. While working in politics, Lexie discovered a passion for outdoor recreation and conservation policy and is very stoked to work on CORP's advocacy campaigns. Lexie is a graduate of University of California, Davis with a degree in Political Science and English. After hours, Lexie is passionate about alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking, and rock climbing.
"As I was born and raised in California, I've seen a big change in the outdoor recreation scene over the years. I look forward to seeing a more inclusive outdoor environment and increasing access responsibly to our public lands. My biggest motivation is that I believe the outdoors should be welcome for all to explore."
 
Your contribution will support the advocacy to ensure lawmakers and land managers recognize and promote the economic, health, educational, and social benefits that the outdoor recreation economy brings to California.
California Outdoor Recreation Partnership is a registered 501(c)6 organization.