Myers, Boyd join Adventure Sports
Adventure Sports Innovation (ASI) has hired Philip Myers as operations manager and Molly Boyd as the Customer Experience Manager.
Myers has nearly 10 years’ experience between the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), the nation’s largest outdoor recreation company and one of the largest whitewater rafting operations on the East Coast, and Keystone/ Vail Ski Resorts in Colorado. In his new job, Myers will oversee the scheduling and training of staff, in addition to defining and managing operational and safety procedures.
“I believe that people should follow their passion, experience new adventures, and always be responsible stewards of the environment,” Myers said.
In 2016, Phil was selected for the Nantahala Outdoor Center’s Master Guide Program, a specialized intensive leadership and rescue training course. He is a certified Whitewater Rescue Technician and Wilderness First Responder. An avid adventurer, Phil completed a 30-day, 277 mile Grand Canyon river rafting expedition.
Boyd also has extensive experience in outdoor leadership and managing customer programs. Prior to joining ASI, she was the program coordinator of the Safety Initiative for Bicyclists and Pedestrians for the Southeast Tennessee region.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Leisure Administration, with a concentration in Outdoor Recreation from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is also certified as a Wilderness First Responder and a League of American Cyclists Instructor
“I believe this is a great time for ASI to
come into the market and bridge the two iconic titles of Chattanooga, ‘Gig City’ and ‘Scenic City’, through innovative technology for outdoor sports,” Boyd said.
Since graduating, she has worked professionally in the outdoor industry with a variety of outfitters, organizations, and municipalities.
As a Chattanooga native and a passionate enthusiast in promoting outdoor ventures within the local area, she thrives in developing relationships to better serve the community in the outdoor education and recreation realms. She has extensive experience working on local boards and chapters throughout the region, including Bike Walk Tennessee, Bike Walk Chattanooga, TPO Multimodal Transportation Committee, and the Safe Kids Coalition with Erlanger’s Children Hospital.
“We’re delighted to have Phil and Molly become leaders in our company,” said Patrick Molloy, CEO of Adventure Sports Innovation. “They are quickly becoming experts in our start-up, which will offer unique innovative outdoor activities; both bring their enthusiasm and experience to help us launch our company this summer.”