Experience

Blue Creative Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EVP, Client Strategy | Partner

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Andy is the EVP, Client Strategy and Partner for The Blue Creative Group. In this role, he serves as the group's business development lead and oversees the strategic consulting and agency operations for a portfolio of diverse clients. Many of BlueCG's clients rely on Andy's ability to distill complex technical concepts into easy to understand written and video content. The deep relationship Andy forms with clients allows him to operate as an invaluable consultant to their leadership teams. BlueCG believes that doing fun work with fun clients can be the mission, the vision, and the elevator pitch. BlueCG combines business-development knowledge and operational expertise with creativity, design, and strategy to evolve brands. BlueCG fosters an environment for our partners where great ideas are greeted with joy and excitement, while exterminating the "game changing" cliches that take brand strategy "to the next level." Show less



Folsom & Company Real Estate, LLC

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Broker

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  As Folsom & Company has grown over the years, so has the team. In addition to his work in residential brokerage and investment advisory services in the Summit County and Front Range markets, Andy oversees a dedicated team of knowledgeable brokers in the Boulder/Denver metro area.

• Broker Associate

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2023

  Boulder real estate investor since 1999, offering strong knowledge of the front range and summit county real estate markets as well as comprehensive experience with Colorado homeowners' association leadership. Client approach balances the emotions and the business practicality of buying and selling real estate. Currently serving as the HOA president to two Colorado associations with a combined portfolio value of more than $32M.



Ocean First

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Instructor Trainer | Travel Guide

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Andy is a SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer at Ocean First and loves to help divers find their balance of relaxing vacation and ongoing education about diving, the ocean, and local culture. He’s at home in the Caribbean but enjoys diving everywhere. A bucket list junkie that is willing to try many things once, he once sprung out of the icy waters of Lake Superior with a frozen regulator only to begin planning colder and deeper dives… from the warm beaches of Cozumel. Andy is a SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer at Ocean First and loves to help divers find their balance of relaxing vacation and ongoing education about diving, the ocean, and local culture. He’s at home in the Caribbean but enjoys diving everywhere. A bucket list junkie that is willing to try many things once, he once sprung out of the icy waters of Lake Superior with a frozen regulator only to begin planning colder and deeper dives… from the warm beaches of Cozumel.



Vail Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ski Instructor

  • Nov 1999 - Present

  PSIA certified Level III Alpine ski instructor and PSIA certified Children's Specialist, teaching private lessons for Vail Resorts, primarily at the Breckenridge Ski and Snowboard School in Breckenridge, CO. Consistently ranked among the most requested instructors for returning guests, generating notable revenue for the school each season. PSIA certified Level III Alpine ski instructor and PSIA certified Children's Specialist, teaching private lessons for Vail Resorts, primarily at the Breckenridge Ski and Snowboard School in Breckenridge, CO. Consistently ranked among the most requested instructors for returning guests, generating notable revenue for the school each season.



Andrew Hawk, Inc

• United States

• President

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Specializing in action sports event and media strategy, real estate investment planning, boat delivery (crew) and red wine. Current and past clients include The Fresnel Companies, Point Lavinia Commercial Charters, University of Colorado, Miami University, Rival Films, USA Wrestling, and Active Interest Media. Featured thought leadership speaker, panelist, and moderator. Andy is currently engaged full-time as the EVP, Client Strategy for Blue Creative Group, a Fresnel Company. Specializing in action sports event and media strategy, real estate investment planning, boat delivery (crew) and red wine. Current and past clients include The Fresnel Companies, Point Lavinia Commercial Charters, University of Colorado, Miami University, Rival Films, USA Wrestling, and Active Interest Media. Featured thought leadership speaker, panelist, and moderator. Andy is currently engaged full-time as the EVP, Client Strategy for Blue Creative Group, a Fresnel Company.



Ozark Beer Company

• Germany
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  We strive to make great Beer that speaks to the quality and character of who we are and the region that we represent. We are proud to be in the Ozark Mountains, with its relaxed atmosphere and eclectic population of farmers, craftsmen, and captains of industry. We make beer that brings neighbors together, and that all people lucky enough to call the Ozarks home can be proud of. We are rooted in a deep tradition of independent, spirited people who live their lives with a resilience and humility rarely seen anywhere else, and where living from the land and crafting your livelihood is the foundation of the culture and identity of this region. Hard work isn’t what we do, it is who we are. Show less



Active Interest Media

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Managing Director, AIM Mountain Group

  • Dec 2014 - Mar 2019

  AIM’s Mountain Group is comprised of the ski world’s best and most-loved ski media brands including Warren Miller Entertainment, The Fly Fishing Film Tour, SKI Magazine, and the snow sports integrations of AIM Adventure University and Catapult Creative Labs. Leadership of innovative product development initiatives and a focus on operational efficiencies has resulted in consistent YOY EBITDA improvements, including a 78% group EBITDA increase in the most recent fiscal year.

• Director of Industry Partnerships - Warren Miller, NASTAR, & Snow Show Daily

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  For 69 years, Warren Miller Entertainment has produced the largest action sports film on the planet, reaching more skiers and riders than any other snowsports film in history. The Tour runs annually, mid-October through mid-December, reaching 85 markets with 190 shows and a passionate audience of 300,000 extremely dedicated snow sport enthusiasts. NASTAR is the largest public grassroots ski race program in the world. More than 95,000 Nature Valley NASTAR participants compete throughout the season to win platinum, gold, silver and bronze medals in their age and gender groups. Participants are ranked in their ability group and the top ranked racers qualify to compete in the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships.The Snow Show Daily is the official publication of the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Show at the Denver, CO Convention Center, bringing together exhibiting wintersports suppliers, retailers, and snowsports industry thought leaders. Show less

• Publisher, Snow Show Daily & Climbing Magazine

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013



University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, 50 for Colorado

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

  50 for Colorado provides program participants with exclusive access to some of the most important segments of the Colorado economy. Designed for Colorado leaders and business executives, 50 for Colorado offers an exceptional blend of thought-provoking content from industry leaders, behind-the-scenes perspectives of the business forces that shape our great state, and valuable networking opportunities. 50 for Colorado provides program participants with exclusive access to some of the most important segments of the Colorado economy. Designed for Colorado leaders and business executives, 50 for Colorado offers an exceptional blend of thought-provoking content from industry leaders, behind-the-scenes perspectives of the business forces that shape our great state, and valuable networking opportunities.



PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Sponsorship Director

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

  Director of marketing for PSIA and AASI, the education and certification body for snowsports instruction in the United States. Responsibilities include consumer and trade marketing, sponsorship and advertising sales, and PR. Director of marketing for PSIA and AASI, the education and certification body for snowsports instruction in the United States. Responsibilities include consumer and trade marketing, sponsorship and advertising sales, and PR.



Acquired Tastes Rafting

• River Guide

  • May 2001 - Sep 2008

  Provided safe and entertaining river experiences for our guests each summer. Special skills included getting old school busses to start, convincing guests that the tuna salad at lunch was fresh caught, and forming lifelong friendships (and business relationships) with the other guides. Provided safe and entertaining river experiences for our guests each summer. Special skills included getting old school busses to start, convincing guests that the tuna salad at lunch was fresh caught, and forming lifelong friendships (and business relationships) with the other guides.


Ski Racing Media
• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Group Publisher

  • May 2004 - May 2007


Mountain Sports Media

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Account Manager

  • 2002 - 2004

  Sponsorship and advertising sales for SKI magazine, Skiing magazine, and Warren Miller Films. Sponsorship and advertising sales for SKI magazine, Skiing magazine, and Warren Miller Films.