Richard Farris

Richard Farris has over 25 years of experience in the action sports and lifestyle industry. Richard began their career in 1993 as International Territory Sales Manager for DuFFS, where they developed and established new distribution territories in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Canada and Latin America, increasing sales from $1 million to $5 million. Richard then moved on to Sole Technology in 1998, where they were responsible for the International Sales Department, managing 69 distributors and 4 in-house managers in 45 countries. In 2002, they became Sales/Project Manager for Streetvirus, where they increased sales over 25% and brand awareness by establishing brand identity and improving company visual image. In 2011, Richard became International Sales Manager for Shaun White Supply Co. and Secretary for Next Up Foundation. In 2014, they became International and Domestic In-House Territory Manager for Lucky 13 Apparel. In 2015, they became International Sales Manager for Select Distribution. Finally, in 2016, they became International Sales Marketing Manager - Ecommerce for Audeze LLC, where they managed international and domestic accounts and improved distribution in Canada by changing from dealer direct to distributor model, increasing sales and brand recognition.

Richard Farris attended Paramount High School from 1983 to 1987, where they received their High School Diploma. Richard then attended Orange Coast College from 1992 to 1993, studying Business Law and Marketing. Richard also attended Orange Coast College, studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.