2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

Amy Roberts

Outdoor Industry Association


my Roberts is the Executive Director of Outdoor Industry Association, which is the trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry, serving more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers.  OIA is dedicated to ensuring the growth of the outdoor recreation economy through support of America’s recreation infrastructure and a business climate conducive to growing outdoor products businesses. Prior to leading OIA, Amy was Chief Sustainability and Business Innovation Officer at Mountain Equipment Co-op where she led the Canadian outdoor retailer’s commitment to business and product sustainability. During her time at MEC, Amy focused on helping MEC lessen the impact of its operations and products on the environment.  Amy has a background in government relations, including previous positions as VP of Government Affairs at OIA and Director of Government Relations at Micron Technology.  She also served as press secretary for Idaho Governor Philip Batt. Amy serves on the board of the Outdoor Foundation and previously served as a director of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

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