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Outdoor Recreation Economy
In 2017 Montana Governor Steve Bullock tapped Rachel to create and direct the Montana Governor's Office of Outdoor Recreation. The Bureau of Economic Analysis confirmed what the recreation industry knew for years- it is an economic powerhouse. A movement began in the mid 2010’s to create Offices of Outdoor Recreation within states to support the industry and the unique infrastructure that supports it, similar to agriculture or livestock support within government agencies, with in states. Montana was the fourth state to create this office which is now found in over half the states in the country. During her appointment she assisted in creating the national association of offices, The Confluence of States, and chaired the group. Numerous initiatives were lead and produced out of the office including the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and the Community Outdoor Recreation Realization tool as well as establishing the Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit.
Recreation Product Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales
Rachel's many years of success in the firearms manufacturing industry provides her with extensive experience in product development, brand management, and sales and marketing for one of the nation’s largest manufactures of self-defense, sport and hunting firearms. Implementation of volume sales methods combined with purpose driven product design creates consumer demand rarely seen in comparing markets of scale. Her wholistic trade relations approach married with comprehensive branding proves to be the foundation for long term company success.
Recreation Experience Providers
Rachel held management and project management positions in the recreation experience sector of adventure sports in both the ski industry and river/fishing tour segments. This segment of our outdoor recreation industry is heavily depended upon or shared public lands and provide fantastic avenues for the public to engage with the outdoors. Relationships with land management agencies and an understanding of process is necessary for success.
Conservation Organizations
Rachel has extensive experience working with and for conservation non-profits in various roles and capacities. From special project creation and management, fundraising and stoke events, organizational structure, abd mission implementation. Growing and elevating conservation work is imperative to the health of our way of life and economy.
Organic Agriculture
As a farmer direct sales agent, Rachel sold and brokered domestic and international produce direct to market, eliminating middlemen and securing higher prices for my farmers. Her company worked with producers to create crop plans and melded them with market demand and contract or market pricing. Storage and transportation of perishable goods is one of the greatest challenges facing producers. Creative real time solutions make the difference between complete loss and profit.