OUR TEAM
DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS.
DIFFERENT EXPERTISE.
ONE BLACK LIGHT TEAM.
Black Light brings together decades of experience across executive leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, retail, e-commerce, operations and the outdoor industry.
Our structure is intentional. Clients work directly with Black Light leadership, supported by team members, specialized partners and a broader industry network based on what the business actually needs.
BUILT ON EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP
Black Light was founded by two business leaders with very different backgrounds and a shared connection to the outdoor industry.
Together, Nathan and Kurt bring decades of experience spanning executive leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, retail and business development—and remain directly involved in the strategy and relationships behind Black Light's work.
NATHAN
Founder & Managing Partner
Strategy • Marketing • Business Development • Social Media
Nathan brings nearly three decades of business and leadership experience to Black Light, including serving as a Fortune 500 Vice President. He works directly with clients on marketing strategy, business development and growth, with a particular focus on social media and digital campaigns.
An Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC®), former U.S. Marine and lifelong outdoorsman, Nathan combines executive-level business experience with a strong understanding of the outdoor industry.
KURT
Founder & Managing Partner
Outdoor Industry • Sales • Dealer Development • Retail
Kurt brings more than 25 years of outdoor-industry experience to Black Light, with deep relationships across retailers, dealers, sales representatives and rep groups. He works directly with clients on sales-channel development, dealer relationships, retail opportunities and business growth.
An Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC®), entrepreneur and expert outdoorsman, Kurt has also started, built and successfully sold multiple outdoor-focused businesses.
TEGAN
Operations Leader, SHRM®
Operations • Organizational Support • Internal Strategy
Tegan leads operations for Black Light, helping manage the processes, coordination and organizational needs that support our team and client relationships. While primarily working behind the scenes, she is regularly consulted on client needs and helps ensure Black Light has the internal structure and support necessary to execute effectively.
DREW
Outside Sales
Sales • Trade Shows • Social Media • Client Support
Drew supports Black Light clients across sales, trade shows, social media and other marketing initiatives. With a strong connection to the outdoor industry, he helps represent client brands in the field while also supporting the day-to-day execution of sales and marketing efforts.
AUTUMN
Administrative Support
Administration • Scheduling • Coordination • Team Support
Autumn supports Black Light’s day-to-day operations through scheduling, administrative coordination and general office support. She helps keep the team organized and ensures the details behind client meetings, schedules and internal activities stay on track.
ISAAC
Digital Marketing Support
Social Media • Digital Marketing • Campaign Support
Isaac supports Black Light’s digital marketing and social media initiatives, working behind the scenes to help execute client campaigns, manage content and support ongoing marketing efforts across digital channels..
JOSH
Production Partner | Founder, On Stand Society
Video Production • Commercials • Photography • Outdoor Content
Josh is the founder of On Stand Society (OSS), Black Light’s production partner for professional photography, videography and commercial content. He works alongside our team to create compelling visual content for advertising, social media, product launches and broader client marketing initiatives.
KYLE
Partner, On Stand Society | Web Design
Shopify • E-Commerce • Accounting • Business Advisory
Kyle is a managing partner of On Stand Society and a specialized resource within Black Light’s extended team. A professional accountant with extensive Shopify knowledge, Kyle is regularly consulted on client needs involving e-commerce, financial considerations and broader business initiatives.
JAMES
Sales Partner | Owner, Halligan Outdoors
Sales • Trade Shows • Industry Relationships • Client Support
James works alongside Black Light to provide additional sales and industry support for our clients. Through Halligan Outdoors, he regularly supports Black Light clients at industry trade shows, helping represent their brands, engage customers and develop relationships throughout the outdoor marketplace
BEYOND OUR CORE TEAM
OUR REACH GOES FURTHER.
Black Light has built relationships throughout the outdoor industry that allow us to bring additional experience, reach and resources into a client relationship when the opportunity calls for it.
Our extended network includes independent sales representatives and rep groups, distributors, retailers, content creators, influencers, photographers, videographers, industry professionals and other specialized partners across the outdoor market.
That network allows us to connect the right people and opportunities without trying to keep every capability under one roof.
REP GROUPS • DISTRIBUTION • RETAIL • INFLUENCERS • CONTENT CREATORS • INDUSTRY PARTNERS
BUILT DIFFERENT. BY EXPERIENCE.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND
YOUR NEXT MOVE.
Black Light brings together business experience, outdoor-industry knowledge, creative talent and people who understand what it takes to actually build something.
We work directly with the companies we represent. No layers of account managers. No passing your business down the line. The people you see here are the people at the table.
LET’S SEE WHAT WE CAN BUILD TOGETHER.