Meet the OnwardUP Team
With our current combined experience in the outdoor industry, our OnwardUP team numbers continue to grow! We thought it would be a great time to (re)introduce ourselves to all of you. We are OnwardUP, but who are the faces behind the name?
You all know we forge connections and partnerships that enable elevated outdoor experiences. With focus on character, entrepreneurialism and a high-level of experience, in a variety of outdoor and business environments, our team is able to focus on the fine details of servicing our dealers and creating growth for our vendors. We are a dedicated crew, with compassionate hearts.
…but how cold is too cold? Where did we grow-up? What music makes us rock-out and what makes us laugh the most? What the heck did we do before we joined the OnwardUP team?
It’s been so fun getting to know our team a little more and there is one more Team member to go! Here she is! Meet Ashley Wright. Our Finance specialist, extraordinaire!
Read more below!
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Any fun nicknames?
“Mama.”
Where do you reside?
“Canmore”
What is your job title at OnwardUP?
“Financial Administrator”
How would you describe your role at OnwardUP?
“All the details…”
How long have you been a team member?
“1.5 years!”
Share with us how you got into the outdoor industry?
“I obtained a Kinesiology Degree then moved to the mountains….”
What’s the hardest challenge you overcame?
“Being a solo parent – not sure I overcame it!”
What’s your ideal work-life balance?
“What’s that.”
What can always make you feel better after a bad day?
“My Daughter!”
What makes you laugh the most?
“My Daughter!…”
How do you like to spend your free time?
“Hiking, biking, stand up paddleboarding, practicing yoga, hanging with my family.”
What are you most proud of yourself for?
“My Daughter.”
What is your biggest irrational fear?
“snakes and sharks!”
What do you feel most passionate about?
“Trying to be a good example for my daughter.”
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
“Night Owl.”
What type of music are you into?
“Everything..!”
What’s your favourite way to spend a day off?
“…recovering.”
Upcoming adventure plans, you’d like to share?
“A trip to Baja!”
What is the best concert you have ever been to?
“The Tragically Hip”
What’s the one item of clothing you couldn’t live without?
“Patagonia hoodies”
A value you feel you align with, with OnwardUP’s values
“Elevated service.”
Do you have a hero? Who?
“Yes, my daughter.”
What keeps you going?
“…haha, my daughter.”
Favourite place within walking distance of your house?
“The Bow River”
Activity of choice?
“Hiking.”
How did you get into [said activity]?
“Moved to the mountains…”
A Highlight from last year?
“Getting hired by OnwardUP :).”
What’s one piece of gear that is always in your backpack and why?
“Bear Spray.”
How cold is too cold?
“-10.”
