Kristen Ude

Kristen Ude has a diverse work experience in the sports and media industry. Kristen started their career with the San Diego Padres in advanced ticket sales. Kristen then worked at Outside magazine, where they held various roles including sales marketing coordinator, account director, southwest manager, and associate publisher. During their time at Outside, they launched a new advertising section and achieved impressive sales goals. Kristen then transitioned to GrindMedia as the director of integrated sales, where they created integrated marketing solutions and managed a team of non-endemic account executives. Kristen went on to work at TEN: The Enthusiast Network as the vice president of sports and entertainment, and later became the vice president of sales and marketing at Adventure Sports Network. Kristen played a key role in the sale of Adventure Sports Network to American Media and the transition of Men's Journal to Southern California. Prior to their current role as the head of partnerships for the Adventure Network at The Arena Group, Kristen worked at A360Media as the chief revenue officer for Men's Journal and Adventure Sports Network. Their responsibilities included sales operations, monetization, and marketing for all brand extensions. In their most recent position, Kristen is responsible for shaping the culture, promoting the benefits of an outdoor lifestyle, and building a community of like-minded individuals. Kristen focuses on strategic corporate partnerships and expanding audience and revenue for Marquee Brands portfolio.

Kristen Ude attended the University of Colorado Boulder from 1999 to 2003, where they studied Political Science & History. In 2013, they also participated in the Strategic Management for Competitive Advantage Course at the USC Marshall School of Business, specifically USC Executive Education-Strategic Management for Competitive Advantage. Additionally, they studied Communications, Public Relations, and Surfing at Griffith University from 2002 to 2003.