Secretary Zinke selects members for “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
On March 25, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the members of the “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. The committee was established Nov. 8, 2017 and is intended to serve as an advisory board to the Secretary of the Interior on public-private partnerships across all public lands with the goal of expanding access to and improving infrastructure on public lands and waterways.
“The ‘Made in America’ Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee is made up of the private sector’s best and brightest to tackle some of our biggest public lands infrastructure and access challenges,” said Zinke. “Dating back to the early days of the National Park Service, American businesses have been helping improve the public’s public land experience by doing everything from building iconic lodges like the Grand Canyon’s El Tovar to the historic ‘red jammers’ in Glacier National Park. This committee will help build on that legacy and provide valuable insight into addressing the maintenance backlog on our public lands. The committee’s collective experience as entrepreneurs and business leaders provide unique insight that is often lost in the federal government. As we rebuild our nation’s infrastructure, we can continue the exponential growth of the American recreation sector, which supports millions of American jobs and bares a significant impact on our economy.”
The members of the committee were selected for their backgrounds and experiences with the recreational industry. Members will have knowledge utilizing public-private partnerships, providing recreational visitor experiences, and developing and deploying infrastructure improvements or a thorough understanding of recreational equipment.
The duties of the committee are advisory and will consist of but not be limited to providing recommendations for the following:
—Expanding and improve visitor infrastructure developed through public-private partnerships.
—Implementing sustainable operations embracing fair, efficient and convenient fee collection and strategic use of the collected fees.
—Improving interpretation using technology.
—Creating better tools and/or opportunities for Americans to discover their lands and waters.
The members of the “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee are listed below.
—Benjamin Bulis, President & Chief Executive Officer, American Fly Fishing Trade Association.
—Amanda Covington, Senior Vice President of Communications & Government Relations, Vista Outdoor, Inc.
—Linda Craghead, Assistant Secretary of Parks and Tourism, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism.
—Derrick Crandall, President, American Recreation Coalition; Counselor, National Park Hospitality Association.
—Bruce Fears, President, Aramark Leisure.
—Bradley Franklin, Government Relations Manager, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA.
—Antonio Gonzalez, President & Chief Officer, TAXA Outdoors.
—Jeremy Jacobs, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Delaware North.
—Christopher Maloof, Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, RA Outdoors.
—Matt Miller, President, Newmar Corporation.
—Phil Morlock, Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy, Shimano American Corporation/Shimano Canada Ltd.
—John Morris, founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bass Pro Shops.
—Patrick Pacious, Chief Executive Officer, President, & Director, Choice Hotels International, Inc.
—Jim Rodgers, Chairman & Chief Executive Officier, KOA (Kampgrounds of America).
—K.C. Walsh, Executive Chairman, Simms Fishing Products.
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