Meet Our Brand Ambassadors!
Our brand ambassadors are more than just partners – they’re passionate individuals who embody the spirit of our brand and values.
From all walks of life, they’ve chosen to represent us and share their unique stories, energy, and enthusiasm. Explore the faces behind
our community, and get to know the ambassadors who are spreading our mission far and wide, helping us make an impact every day.
Fred Pompermayer
Fred Pompermayer has been dedicated for more than two decades to shooting Big Wave Surfing and Adventure sports. He is based in Los Angeles which allows him easy access for last-minute travel to all parts of the globe. Nominated for several photographic awards, Fred won the XXL Big Wave Awards capturing the best photos – Biggest Paddle Award in 2009 & 2010 & 2015 & 2017, the Biggest Tube Award in 2013, Biggest Female Paddle 2019 and the Biggest Wave Award in 2023, and most recently Fred won the Award for Biggest Paddle 2024 and also he was the 2024 recipient of Contribution for the Sports award in Big Wave Challenge Awards 2024.
Fred's Instagram
Jeff Clark
Jeff Clark is one of the most renowned and respected big wave surfers in the world, regarded by the surf community to be a member of a small group of pioneer watermen. Jeff is best known for successfully pioneering the massive waves of Mavericks alone for years before it was discovered by the big-wave surfing community. Mavericks, located south of San Francisco, is considered to be one of the most dangerous big waves on the planet. Labeled one of the “world’s best big-wave riders” by Surfer magazine in 1994 and among the 100 bravest people in the U.S. by PBS, Clark has been featured in the films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, Adventures in Wild California, Discovering Mavericks and many other films. Clark is also the founder of the famed Mavericks surf competition, an event that has put big wave surfing in mainstream sports and has launched the careers of surfers, photographers, water rescue teams and many others. He owns and operates the iconic Mavericks Surf Company® and Mavericks PaddleSports in Princeton-by-the-Sea near Half Moon Bay, with his own line of Mavericks Surf® brand clothing and surf wear.
Jeff's Instagram
Tyler Balsillie
Tyler Balsillie, a 19-year-old big wave surfer from Pismo Beach, California, and a proud team rider for VENJENZ. Catching massive waves is what he lives for, and VENJENZ is part of that journey every step of the way. From training to riding the biggest breaks, Tyler says he's stoked to represent a brand that keeps him, and his dog Bo, healthy and focused on doing what they love.
Tyler's Instagram
Adriano Camolese & Bruno
Adriano is a 5th degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion, 2nd in Worlds, 3rd in Worlds his first year black belt, 5x São Paulo All State Champion, Max Fight Champion MMA, FCF Champion MMA, also pictured with Adriano is Bruno The White Frenchie!
Adriano's Instagram
Michael Krasnavage
Michael Krasnavage is a 23-year-old purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Training at Bad Company Jiu-Jitsu, he has achieved multiple tournament and super fight victories, driven by a deep passion for competing and continuous self-improvement. His journey in Jiu-Jitsu has been both challenging and rewarding, fueling his growth as both a practitioner and a competitor. Outside the gym, Michael cherishes time with his two siblings and his beloved dogs—Benji, a Labrador, and Athena, a Staffordshire Terrier—who help him stay grounded and appreciate life’s simple joys. Whether on the mats or with family, he strives for balance, focusing on personal and athletic growth.
Michael's Instagram
Stefan Stoianov
Stefan Stoianov is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from São Paulo, where he started training in 1998. After years of daily training in Brazil, he moved to California in 2009 and earned his black belt in 2011. He spent over a decade training with Kron Gracie and had the honor of learning from Rickson Gracie, even appearing in his online instructional platform.
He's competed since white belt and continued to evolve, training with top-level athletes, including world champions. Off the mats, he's worked as a professional photographer in Los Angeles for 14 years. He's also a proud husband and dog dad, living life with passion both on and off the mats.