AP

Abraham Paskowitz

Retail Relations Manager · CARV (California Action Retailer + Venture)

Raleigh, NC

In My Own Words

"My love of surfing and skating has never wavered, and I still enjoy my sessions more than ever. It is an honor to continue to represent family-owned retail shops that I have had the pleasure of building relationships with over the last 40 years," Paskowitz said. "This opportunity with CARV Expo gives me a chance to work with these retailers to showcase new products, emerging brands, and trends. I am thrilled to share CARV Expo with the action sports community and bring the STOKE back to San Diego."

https://www.instagram.com/carv.expo?igsh=anh3a3F0OG43OWJw

Work Experience

Retail Relations Manager

CARV (California Action Retailer + Venture)

2025 – Present

"To restore the power of the surfing industry to surfers and skaters", rebuild and strengthen the connection between brands and their retail partners"

Retail Relations Manager

CARV (California Action Retailer + Venture)

2025 – Present

RedlineXpo is excited to announce that Abraham Paskowitz has joined the CARV team as retail relations manager. In this role, he will be instrumental in building relationships with retailers seeking top-tier products in surf, skate, bike, and outdoor sports. With an extensive background in the surf and skateboard industries, Paskowitz will play a key role in driving CARV—California Action Retailer + Venture’s—growth and brand visibility as it debuts June 20-22, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center. "My love of surfing and skating has never wavered, and I still enjoy my sessions more than ever. It is an honor to continue to represent family-owned retail shops that I have had the pleasure of building relationships with over the last 40 years," Paskowitz said. "This opportunity with CARV Expo gives me a chance to work with these retailers to showcase new products, emerging brands, and trends. I am thrilled to share CARV Expo with the action sports community and bring the STOKE back to San Diego."

Founder

PASKOWITZ CONSULTING

2017 – 2025

Rootage Paskowitz Consulting was created to bring the “Spark of Life” into growth focused - revolutionary brands. This is achieved by establishing a companies “Rootage” so that it will have a strong, long lasting tie within its core consumers and retailers. I have developed solutions to help businesses stay ahead of their competitors, expose the brand to a global market, and increase customer understanding of the brands vision.

Consultant

Isurus Wetsuits

2016 – 2025

Owner

Hamboards Surfskates

2021 – 2025

Global Sales Director

Carver Skateboards

2011 – 2021

Global Sales and Distribution of Carver Skateboards. Managing 10 Domestic Sales Reps. Managing 52 International distributors and dealers. Made the INC Magazine 5000 fastest growing companies in the USA, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Director

Paskowitz Surf Camp

1972 – 2010

Skills

MerchandisingFootwearNew Business DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingTrade ShowsMarketingSales ManagementRetailStrategic PlanningProduct DevelopmentSocial MediaAdvertisingFashionSportswearSellingSurfingCreative DirectionApparelMarketing StrategyPublic RelationsOnline AdvertisingBrand AwarenessDirect SalesProduct MarketingTrainingSkateboardingE-commerceWholesaleMarketing ManagementNegotiationAction SportsTeam BuildingAccount ManagementRetail MarketingSports MarketingOnline MarketingCustomer ServiceVisual MerchandisingMarket PlanningManagementEvent PlanningInventory ManagementLeadershipSponsorshipBrand ManagementGraphic DesignMarketing CommunicationsSocial NetworkingEmail Marketing

Industries

SkateSnowSurf

Connections

Companies I Follow

See all