Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) re-elected Michael Schmidt for his third consecutive term as association president and elected three new members to its board of directors and three new regional vice presidents.
Sarah Miller Maher (New England), Tad Fox (Mid Atlantic), and Mel Chrestman Jr. (Southeast) were each elected to four-year terms on the board of directors, while Allison Frazer (New England), John Phaneuf (Mid Atlantic) and Phil Flamand (Southeast) were elected as new regional vice presidents.
Outgoing members include Natalie Darmohraj (New England), Kevin Brew (Mid Atlantic), and Chris Hayes (Southeast).
EORA is a not-for-profit association that produces regional tradeshows that bring together over 500 sales reps and 2,300 retailers each year in the Eastern US. Initially focused on traditional specialty outdoor, EORA has since expanded to encompass a wide array of retail categories, including lifestyle, specialty run, bike, resort, paddle sports, and more. EORA was founded in 1979 and has grown steadily in membership over the years.
