Chris Pendl

About Chris Pendl

I lead Nomadics, a strategy and execution partner for premium outdoor, travel, mobility…

Experience

1. Principal & Founder

   Nomadics

   Oct 2016 — Present · Asheville, NC, US

   Lead a boutique strategy and execution agency focused on experience-driven sectors, including travel, outdoor, mobility, and lifestyle.• Grow Nomadics from a single client into a trusted partner for global brands, launching 80+ programs across 10+ industries.• Deliver end-to-end strategic programs—from market expansion and brand storytelling to cross-functional product development and customer experience innovation.• Build deep trust with executive teams and operate as a true cross-functional extension—spanning brand, ops, comms, product, and partnerships.• Partner with global brands including Airstream, REI, Porsche Design, SpaceX, and National Forest Foundation to drive measurable outcomes and brand differentiation.• Contribute to award-winning campaigns and experiences recognized by Red Dot, Fast Company, and others.• Help clients accelerate purchase timelines (22%+) through structured community, retention, and ambassador programs.• Architect immersive experiences such as destination owner events, innovation showcases, and high-value retention campaigns—often selling out in under 10 days.• Combine strategic clarity with on-the-ground execution, operating in the “messy middle” to keep teams aligned and projects moving.• Prioritize results, relationships, and rigor—focusing on business impact over noise and building programs that scale.

Education

• University of Washington

  Certificate, Advanced Online Marketing

  2013 — 2013

• University of Washington

  Certificate, Business Intelligence: Techniques for Decision-Making

  2013 — 2014

• Miami Dade College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Honors College

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Radio
• Pardot
• Radio Producing
• Storytelling
• Photography
• Business Analysis
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Broadcasting
• New Media
• Radio Production
• Social Media Marketing
• Video Marketing
• Final Cut Pro
• Brand Management
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Creative Direction
• Sql
• Photoshop
• Video
• Audio Editing
• Streaming Media
• Radio Broadcasting
• Video Production
• Web Video
• Creative Writing
• Audio Post Production
• Html
• Multimedia
• Social Media
• Broadcast
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Automation
• Tableau
• Digital Audio
• Digital Media
• Radio Programming