Brad Garmon was named director of the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office in September 2019, and charged with supporting and growing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy. He works alongside outdoor recreation businesses and organizations to create innovative products, attract, retain and develop outdoor industry jobs and improve outdoor accessibility for all. Prior to this position Garmon was Executive Director of the Michigan Environmental Council where he focused on improving public policy to protect the Great Lakes, sand dunes and forests of the state by forging stronger connections between outdoor recreation, economic development and natural resource stewardship.