Kent Ebersole
President, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)
Kent Ebersole is listed as President, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). Kent is scheduled to speak at The Running Event 2026 on 2 December 2026.
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About
Kent Ebersole is the President of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), bringing over two decades of experience in media, business strategy, and nonprofit consulting. He spent his early days in the outdoor industry at Rodale and Active Interest Media, where he managed the business of outdoor media brands including Backpacker, Climbing, Ski, and Warren Miller. Kent hopes to inspire industry leaders and stakeholders to work together toward a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone in the outdoor industry. Outside of work, his mission is to invite people of all abilities to join him in hiking the Colorado Trail.
Upcoming
The Running Event 2026 2 December 2026 – 3 December 2026
- 2027 Consumer Outlook: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know Speaker · 2 December 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Kent at events on B2DB.
- Adam Pugh Senior Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs · Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) 1 shared session