Danny Giovale is founder and president of Kahtoola, Inc. Giovale started Kahtoola in 1999 to design and manufacture outdoor equipment and develop a socially responsible company. Kahtoola currently ships its industry-leading winter traction devices, hiking and running gaiters and growing line of innovative products worldwide, while also contributing to social causes near and far. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Giovale is an outdoor enthusiast passionate about protecting public lands, supporting community initiatives and promoting environmental conservation—to which he supports numerous local and national nonprofit conservation organizations. He has a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Westminster College and is a member of the GeoFamily Foundation.