Management Team

Why be a “Yes” Man, when you can be the The Man? A former sales executive with Intel Corporation, Ryan Fernandez couldn’t deny his entrepreneurial spirit any longer. With MBA in one hand and a newly formed business plan in the other, Boon was no longer a dream but a reality. As a father to four young girls, building a company that designs and manufactures revolutionary children’s products makes for a happy home. After five years, the fun has just begun. Ryan still maintains the same tenacious drive he displayed on day one; he is steadfast in his preparation for Boon’s next five years. You haven’t seen nothing yet!

Boon product that best describes you (and why):
Flo. I don’t like to let life go where it wants to go. I want to change its course. Plus, I like to add a little bubble bath to it as well…

MUST DO in Arizona:
Watch the wall of dust come at you when a monsoon comes to town. It’s like you are in the movie Mummy.

Most valuable lesson learned from parents:
I learned from my mother that I can truly change. Weaknesses are not meant to last forever.

Status Quo? NEVER. Award winning industrial designer, Rebecca Finell, has a special talent for creating sleek and innovative products that both parents and kids appreciate. She’s got one tough team of product testers, as the mother of three, Rebecca has no shortage of ideas. As the primary design visionary behind Boon’s unique product line she has set the industry standard for delivering extraordinary design and product modernization. Rebecca immerses herself in the whole marketing and product development process, overseeing products from conception to perfection.

Boon product that best describes you (and why):
Squirt. Simple with crazy good utility

MUST DO in Arizona:
Hike Camelback

Most valuable lesson learned from parents:
Do it yourself because no one else is going to do it for you

Nichol Luoma comes to us with a wealth of knowledge in supply chain. Nichol graduated at the top of her class at both ASU with a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management and at Duke University with an MBA. Nichol has held supply chain leadership positions at Intel Corporation and GE and was also a supply chain consultant at Clarkston Consulting, a consumer products consulting firm. After having a baby in 2009, Nichol was looking for a change…a growing company known for being philanthropic and catering to her demographic (new mom) that just happened to have ingenious, cool products was a perfect choice. Nichol is passionate about getting the right high quality Boon product, to the right place at the right time for the right price so parent's all over the world can enjoy Boon.

Boon product that best describes you (and why):
Benders: I am flexible and adaptable…when I want to be.

MUST DO in Arizona:
Visit some (or all!) of our gorgeous resorts and spas.

Most valuable lesson learned from parents:
Life is short. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Known in the industry for his finance prowess, THE SKIDMORE POWER SUITE 5000 offers the whole package. Mark Skidmore, CPA…is as cool as they come in the finance world. He has 20 years of finance and accounting experience with BIG names such as Ernst & Young, 3M, and Honeywell and knows exactly what is takes to maximize our return on any investment. As a father of two girls and two boys Boon benefits from Mark’s winning combination of being an involved father and an experienced CFO.

Boon product that best describes you (and why):
Animal Bag! I am a pack rat of things and memories. I do my best to keep it all organized.

MUST DO in Arizona:
Shovel rock in the summer. You are not a true Arizonan until you have shoveled rock in the summer.

Most valuable lesson learned from parents:
“Never give up!”
—Wesley D. Skidmore

Sales & Marketing Maverick, Kevin Clisham, shares Boon’s infectious passion for innovation. Kevin comes to Boon from the housewares industry with Chef’n Corporation, an award winning kitchen tools and gadget manufacturer, where he was instrumental in positioning the company as an industry leader. As the father of a six month old boy, the transition to juvenile products was a natural fit. A man with a mission, Kevin looks to further Boon’s success by pioneering a number of new strategic sales and marketing initiatives as we enter the next phase of our business lifecycle.

Boon product that best describes you (and why):
Odd Ducks. After a run I feel like Slim. After a rough trip, Squish. After a binger/friends or a Holiday meal, Fat Bob. I save Jane for the weekends…

MUST DO in Arizona:
Drink a lot of water (filtered)

Most valuable lesson learned from parents:
Surround yourself with good people