Chris O'Hara

Chris has spent most of his professional career working in the outdoor industry. Starting out as an outdoor writer and pro-staff with several companies, Chris started his own consumer show production in the late 90’s. After that he transitioned into marketing and retail management with Kinsey’s Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops and from there went on to become the Show Director for the largest consumer outdoor show in the world, the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show and subsequently, the Great American Outdoor Show with the NRA. He later moved to Bonnier Corporation as the Show Director for five outdoor shows throughout the US. Chris has overseen sales, marketing, operations and logistics and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the role. An avid turkey and archery hunter, he also spent time guiding in parts of the Midwest and South. When not in the outdoors he enjoys traveling with his wife Stephanie, golfing and coaching youth basketball.