Kyle Wakayama is a highly experienced marketing and community-building professional with over a decade of experience in the outdoor industry. He has extensive experience in managing national sponsorships, strategic event design, leading remote/agency teams, local community engagement, and strategic partnership development.

Wakayama has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business, with a concentration in Marketing from Mount Saint Mary's College. He has worked in various roles throughout his career, starting as an Outdoor Adventure Program Volunteer Leader/Public Relations Manager at his alma mater. He also did a Marketing Internship at Mount Saint Mary's University, where he gained valuable experience in the field.

With his passion for creating impactful moments that build brand awareness and loyalty, Wakayama has gone on to work for REI in different roles, starting as an Outdoor Programs and Outreach Market Coordinator and serving as National Event Marketing and Brand Experiences at the company. He has a proven track record in successfully managing sponsorships, developing strong partnerships, and leading remote teams.

In summary, Kyle Wakayama is a professional marketer with a wealth of experience in the outdoor industry who's passionate about community building, branding, event design, and strategic partnership development.