Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett is an experienced sales professional with a diverse background in event sales management, client acquisition, and team leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Event Sales Manager at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk since November 2022, Michael has achieved 22% year-over-year growth and a 5% increase over the previous successful year. Prior roles include Vice President of Sales at Fonda, Sales and Operations at JB Engineering, and Sales Manager at Ecology Action, where responsibilities included project management and fostering partnerships for energy efficiency upgrades. Michael has also held significant positions at GoPro, Surftech, and Surf Etc, demonstrating expertise in managing sales teams and driving revenue growth. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Commerce from the University of California, Santa Cruz.