Ty Smith

Ty Smith is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the surf and action sports industries. Currently serving as Associate Marketing Director and previously Senior Marketing Manager at The Surfrider Foundation since August 2015, Ty has played a pivotal role in managing marketing strategies and campaigns that contributed to the organization's significant revenue growth. Prior experience includes serving as Brand Manager at the Surf Industry Members Association from February 2013 to September 2015, where Ty successfully increased membership revenue by over 20% annually. Additionally, Ty was the Creative Director and Owner of Digital Delux from 2001 to 2013, providing creative services to several industry organizations, and held a similar creative leadership role at Propaganda Headquarters from 2005 to 2010. Ty holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication from Northern Arizona University.