EORA Elects Board Members

Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) re-elected Michael Schmidt for his third consecutive term as association president and elected three new members to its board of directors and three new regional vice presidents.

Sarah Miller Maher (New England), Tad Fox (Mid Atlantic), and Mel Chrestman Jr. (Southeast) were each elected to four-year terms on the board of directors, while Allison Frazer (New England), John Phaneuf (Mid Atlantic) and Phil Flamand (Southeast) were elected as new regional vice presidents.

Outgoing members include Natalie Darmohraj (New England), Kevin Brew (Mid Atlantic), and Chris Hayes (Southeast).

EORA recently wrapped up its August trade shows in Greenville, S.C., and Killington, Vt., which drew retailers and reps from 18 states. More than 500 product lines were shown in Greenville, with 385 booths and 155 reps participating. In Killington, there were more than 360 product lines, including 55 from the bike industry.