Stephen Youngblade

Stephen Youngblade has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in brand marketing, strategic planning, and project management. Stephen has most recently worked as the Director of Brand & Marketing at Whitewater since August 2023. Prior to that, Stephen held multiple positions at The North Face, a VF Company, including Director of Brand Marketing, Sr. Brand Marketing Manager, Brand Marketing Manager, Sr. Brand Marketing Coordinator, and Brand Marketing Coordinator. Stephen also has experience as a Strategist at EVB, a Marketing Manager at U.S. National Whitewater Center, an Associate at PLEI Consulting, and a Graduate Assistant at The University of North Carolina Charlotte. Stephen's career began with roles as a Foreign Language Department Marketing Specialist at Virginia Tech and an International Marketing Intern at Grupo Avanzia.

Stephen Youngblade earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations with a double major in Spanish from Virginia Tech, which they attended from 2003 to 2007. Stephen furthered their education at UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business, where they obtained their MBA in Sports Marketing and Management from 2008 to 2010.