Kris Heineman

Kris Heineman has extensive experience in digital media and marketing. Kris currently serves as the Chief Digital Officer at AC Business Media, where they oversee the development and roadmap for various digital properties. Prior to this, they founded Surfable, LLC, partnering with SURFER to build forecast technologies for surf spots worldwide. Kris also worked as the Senior Audience Development Director at American Media, managing audience growth strategies for their Active Lifestyle Group. Before that, they held several roles at TEN: The Enthusiast Network, including Group Director of Audience and Business Development and Group Director of Digital. Additionally, they have experience as a Digital Content Manager at Bonnier Corporation and as a Senior Manager at orangecounty.com. Kris has also founded a lifestyle/action sports TV and video production company called Arden Creative and co-founded MyCharitableLife.com, an auction site that raised donations for charitable organizations. Furthermore, they have worked as a Marketing Manager for Broadcast Production at Boost Mobile and as a Producer, Director, and Marketing Manager at RedsquareTV/FuelTV.

Kris Heineman obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Management and Marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder in the years 1999 to 2002. Later, from 2008 to 2010, Kris completed an MBA in Business at Chapman University. Additionally, Kris obtained a certification as "Youtube Certified" from YouTube in February 2018.