Best Kiteboarding is the largest and most dynamic brand in the kiteboarding market. In three short years the Company has progressed from infancy to being the number one supplier of kitesurfing equipment across the globe. Simply put, more kitesurfers enjoy kiting on our equipment than any other brand, and it makes us feel incredibly proud to be in that trusted position.

Best Kiteboarding is driven by an incredibly simple mantra:

         Exceptional products, exceptional service and exceptional prices

Our unique sales and distribution model enables us to deliver the lowest possible prices. Cutting out the middle man and handling the supply chain from manufacture to happy customer, enables Best Kiteboarding to retail equipment that surpasses other manufacturers' quality expectations, at prices that no other company can match.

Our highly talented design team, based in Brazil, Florida and Australia have consistently delivered the best performing equipment on the market since the Company’s inception. We have a product range that we firmly believe offers the perfect kite for every type of rider and ever type of riding.

Best Kiteboarding's team of first rate global-support staff ensures that we continue to deliver exceptional service to all of our customers. Our market leading warranty and support package is the envy of the industry. At Best Kiteboarding, we aren’t happy until you are happy, and there’s nothing we won’t do to make sure that every customer receives absolute satisfaction with all of their purchases. We wouldn’t settle for anything less, why should you?

Best Kiteboarding is staffed and run by kiteboarders, people just like you who live, breathe & dream kiteboarding. If you asked any member of the team what their dream job would be you’d get the same answer, “This is my dream job”.


Alex Shogren - Founder & Chairman
A passion for kiteboarding and an undying competitive desire brought Alex out of retirement to head Best. After selling an internet company 6 years ago, Alex fell in love with kiteboarding. He brings a unique vision and a highly designed skill set to Best. His experience includes e-commerce, marketing, internet distribution, and internet business model analysis.
Ian Huschle - President & CEO
Ian brings 16 years of experience in building lasting ventures, managing complex operations, and providing financial and strategic advisory services. He is an honors graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School, and most recently was with Allen & Company, the New York investment bank, before joining Best. He's also an avid kiteboarder.
Shannon Best - Partner
Innovative - probably the best word to describe Shannon in business. His unique ability to think "outside the box" has lead to never before seen board & accessory design and will soon revolutionize the entire industry. His charisma and drive insures a highly motivated team.
Jeff Biege - Partner
Jeff's industry and sales experience have proven invaluable to Best. He has the unique ability to know what our customers want, and he executes in the form of bringing you the best quality & best performing products in the industry. Jeff is never satisfied, a quality that leads to excellence.
Peter Stiewe - Managing Director: Kite Design and R&D
Peter is widely regarded as the industry's best kite designer, having over 10 years of experience designing traction kites and windsurfing sails. Peter is responsible for designing the world's best selling kite, the Best Waroo.

Gail Polin
Controller

Kian Gohar
Chief Operations Officer

Troy Lawson
Chief Technical Officer

Jeff Gansneder
Managing Director-Sales

Thomas Gaehwiler
Managing Director-R&D

Simon Clark
Managing
Director-Marketing

Tyler Barnes
Managing Director
Product Management

Billy LaMotte
Creative Director

Gavin Butler
Director Of Photography

Stacey Fonas
Team Manager / Operations

Eric Posner
Network Administrator

Sue Vidulich
Grandma Best /
Operations

Mary Caporale
Executive Administrator

Lia Feriancek
International Sales

Casey Ferguson
US Sales

Brandon Briggs
Customer Service Captain

Joel Brand
Warehouse Manager

Evan O'Connell
US Sales

Steve Jones
Videographer

Noah Malchow
Warehouse

Neco Calderon
Customer Service
Warranty Manager

Sebastian Heitmann
EU Sales Manager

Cecil Polin
Credit Manager

Sami Gali
Dir. of Ops/Finance, Europe

Jacob Buzianis
US Snow Rep

Jordi Modolell
Sales Rep. Spain

Filippo Costanzo
Sales Rep. Italy

Asger Gronhoj
Sales Rep.Scandinavia

Richard Siwaletti
Sales Rep. Benelux/Germany

Frazer Stewart
Sales Rep.
UK / Ireland

Polino Ferrari
Sales Rep. Brazil

Andrew Fishinsky
Sales Rep.
Russia

Greg Nicholls
Sales Rep. France

Anna Camp
Warehouse Mgr. Spain

Joe Millen
Sales Rep. Australia

Florian Schmaldienst
Sales Rep.
S. Germany /
Austria / Switzerland



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