Steve has served in many valuable roles over his years with Osprey. His current role as Key Account and Regional Sales Manager takes him worldwide. Below Steve shares some experiences and insights.

STEVE SMITH
How long have you been with Osprey?
31 years.
Best thing about my job?
That I am trusted to establish my own schedule and direction for the areas of my responsibility.
Favorite Mapping App?
Google.
One passport or two?
2.
Hardest country to get a visa?
Thailand because you need a new one every time you go.
What country do travel to most?
Brazil
Favorite Airline?
Delta.
Window or Aisle?
Aisle.
Least favorite airport and why?
Seattle because it is too small with short connections.
Taxis or Uber?
Taxis.
Worst taxi drivers?
China.
I seem to forget to pack this:
Bite guard.
I always travel with this:
Noise canceling headphones
Travel music playlist would definitely include these musicians:
Peter Gabriel and Bruce Springsteen.
Favorite food on the road?
Noodle soup or Vietnamese spring rolls only from Vietnam.
Best drink you can’t get anywhere else?
Mexican Sangrita.
The trade show you look forward to most?
INDEX.
Where do wish Osprey had a customer?
Turks & Caicos.
Favorite Business Hotel?
Puli Hotel & Spa in Shanghai.
Favorite sales tool?
Face to Face presentations or 1-to-1 presentation.
What second language would come in most handy?
Chinese.
Saved weather cities in phone right now?
Top five: Shanghai, Tokyo, Kualalumpur, Santiago, Destin.
Place you wish you could visit more?
Buenos Aires.
What makes being away from home so much easier?
Designating time to walk.
Your life after Osprey?
See more of the USA. Travel within my own country more and play more golf with my wife.
A travel tip you would give to others?
Carry-on luggage only.