CRKT Taps Communications Pro for Marketing Manager Role

Columbia River Knife and Tool has named Kyle Stuart to the company’s Marketing Manager. A seasoned marketing professional, Stuart has varied and deep experience in consumer marketing, advertising and public relations honed through positions in agency settings as well as on in-house teams.

He comes to CRKT after leading marketing strategy at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, as well as a brand director role at North, an independent Portland-based ad agency.

“As we continue to grow and develop the CRKT brand we are always on the lookout for talented team members with the ability to help build our business and Kyle fits that bill perfectly,” said CRKT VP of Marketing & Innovation, Doug Flagg. “Kyle’s depth of experience, enthusiasm and natural leadership skills will be great assets to CRKT as we set course to take our brand to the next level.”

An avid outdoorsman and DIY enthusiast, Kyle is an alumnus of Linfield College and recently completed the Design Thinking Certificate Program at Portland State University. He will report directly to CRKT VP of Marketing & Innovation Doug Flagg.

Founded in 1994, CRKT provides knives tools, and lifestyle accessories, with a reputation for innovative design.