CO-PRO

What’s the secret sauce of the success of a small-but-mighty creative shop? We explore this topic with Hank Brentlinger, the force behind Hank Makes Studio. Hank shares the origin story of evolving from bringing design to bear within the local music scene, and then transferring that passion to California. He sharpened his visual storytelling chops at the legendary California College of the Arts, p...

One of Chris Owen’s greatest moves was spinning a frontside 360 into a full-blown career in the action sports industry. Coming up during the era when solid style and a bit of hustle were essential ingredients to standing out and sending it forward, Owen’s path is unconventional and inspirational. Making the jump from sponsored Morrow team member to becoming the last employee as the brand folded, C...

What do snowboarding, Jägermeisters, and Greek heritage have in common? Elias Cairo.  On this episode of the Co-Pro Podcast, we break bread with the co-founder of Olympia Provisions to learn what led him to swap sideways sliding across the slippery slopes for a culinary career (hint: it was after an apprenticeship in Switzerland). Elias’ journey from curious apprentice to building a brand took unw...

A common pursuit for those born from boardsports is what’s next? After establishing a career as a world-class ripper for Forum Snowboards, Wille Yli-Luoma began searching for a new challenge. One that would match the endless inspiration, creativity, and boosts of energy he got from the sideways life. Wille found his next frontier in the world of coffee. In this installment of the Co-Pro Podcast, W...

In this episode, we look through the lens of Shaun Tinney, Head of Learning and Development at Goodr Sunglasses. Shaun has the rare ability to turn shade into bright optimism, and he shares his insights about forging your own path and using rejection as fuel. He also frames up what it’s like to live and work out of an Airstream travel trailer (including some hidden features), the journey of buildi...

In this episode of Co-Pro, we sit down with Kara Fullmer, Senior Director of Marketing, Creative at Chewy, a brand known by every pet-parent. Kara’s brand-building trajectory spans categories defined by passion, including action sports, gaming, and of course pets. Proof that great ideas and talent transcends industries when fueled by adaptability and authenticity. In this episode, we explore what...

Join us as we chat with Michael Brown, Director and Co-Founder of Sweetgrass Productions, the team behind award-winning films that blend cinematic artistry with raw adventure. Michael shares stories of turning his passion for skiing into a career, building Sweetgrass with friends, and staying true to his ski bum roots.  From machete-wielding in the jungle for a Vin Diesel project to capturing unta...

Ryan Coulter, founder of The James Brand, joins us for a conversation about how he’s stayed sharp on his journey. Growing up in Bloomington, Indiana, when it wasn’t cool to be a skater, Ryan shares how the tenacity and creativity he honed on a board shaped his career. We explore the unique collective progression of the skateboarding community and his bold early steps, like applying to be an astron...

Ray and Joyce Tsang are the husband-and-wife duo behind Only Today, a 10X Emmy-winning production company in Portland, Oregon. Risk-takers by nature, Ray and Joyce both left successful careers in engineering to pursue their dreams of video production. Acclaimed work with the NFL, iconic collabs with John Malkovich, and capturing President Obama at the Army-Navy game guerilla-style are all in a day...

Learn how to method-grab life by the horns with Kevin English—CEO of WE ARE CAMP, the masterminds behind High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Windell’s Ski Camp, Seek Skate Camp,  Wy'East Mountain Academy, and more.  Under Kevin’s leadership, this innovative collective of action-sports experience brands empowers young athletes and amplifies personal growth through the transformative power of outdoor...

Ryan Wines is the founder of the famous Portland-based music production and licensing studio Marmoset. In this episode of the Co-Pro podcast, Trevor and Ryan dive into Marmoset's unique mark on the world of sync licensing and music curation. Ryan talks about the art and grit of building a business from the ground up, sharing insights on how to cultivate a creative and authentic work culture....

In this episode of the Co-Pro Podcast, powered by Nemo Design, Trevor Graves sits down with veteran-strategist Jaclyn Suzuki. Founder of MADO, a boutique consumer-insights and strategy studio, Jaclyn shares how her work empowers brands to see beyond the obvious and tap into the power of consumer behavior.  We dig into her approach—a unique flex of qualitative research, quantitative data, and creat...

In this episode of the Co-Pro Podcast, Trevor welcomes longtime friend Vince Lavecchia, founder of the Portland-based creative agency, Instrument. The two examine the impact of their early days amidst the first-gen East Coast snowboard scene, where a creative POV and DIY nature first took root in both of them. Vince shares his journey from helping shape Burton Snowboards to building one of the mos...

In the next episode of the Co-Pro Podcast, powered by Nemo Design, we sit down with Matt Teske, founder of Chargeway—the visionary app making it more accessible and intuitive for you to charge your electric car. We dig into the origin story of Chargeway when Matt saw the need for simplifying the EV charging experience, and what it took to bridge the gap between everyday people and electric infrast...

In this episode of the Co-Pro Podcast powered by Nemo Design, our very own Jen Sherowski sits down with pro snowboarder and trailblazer Shannon Dunn-Downing. Together, they revisit the historic 1998 Nagano Olympics, where Shannon competed in the first-ever Olympic halfpipe event.  They also dive into the creation of the first-ever women’s pro snowboard model and how Shannon continues to push bound...

Welcome to the Co-Pro Podcast powered by Nemo Design, where we dive deep into the stories of the most interesting people in action sports and beyond. We’re excited to introduce today’s guest, Kemp Curley.  Kemp and Nemo co-founder Trevor Graves first crossed tracks back in 2007 working on the iconic shred flic “First Descent.” Since then, Kemp’s journey has taken the twists and turns of an adventu...

In today’s episode, we’re hyped to welcome Mike Crowell, a Portland-based marketing vet whose career spans iconic brands like Nike, Oakley, and Microsoft, as well as running his own successful agencies. This journey testifies to the power of innovation and adaptability in the ever-evolving world of brand marketing. Join us as we explore Mike’s remarkable career trajectory, from starting at a small...

Join this week's hosts Trevor Graves and Jen Sherowski for our latest episode of the Co-Pro Podcast as they sit down with Tom Monterosso, a seasoned veteran in the snowboarding industry.  In this episode, Tom shares his journey from growing up on the East Coast to making the pivotal move out West to work with Snowboarder Magazine. The conversation dives into the pros and cons of being a gener...

In this episode of CO-PRO, Nemo Design Principal, Trevor Graves chats with snowboarding icon Todd Richards. These two pioneers of the snowboarding world take us on a ride through the history of the sport sharing stories from the early days. Tune in as Trevor and Todd reminisce about the golden era of Morrow Snowboards, the unforgettable moments that shaped their careers, and the evolution of snowb...