OUR FOUNDER

THE PIONEER

EARL B. HUNTER, JR.

Founder and President of The Unity Folks
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About Earl

Earl B. Hunter, Jr. is the Founder and President of The Unity Folks™, an award-winning company on a mission to Increase Unity in the Outdoor Community and BEYOND!

A powerful storyteller, entrepreneur, and strategist, Earl is reshaping the outdoor industry through data-driven solutions, inclusive partnerships, and a bold, universal message:

“You Are Invited and Welcomed.”

Leadership & Business Growth

Before launching The Unity Folks™, Earl served as Vice President of Sales at SylvanSport, an RV and outdoor gear company, where he drove annual sales from $800,000 to nearly $20 million in just four years, a record-setting achievement that cemented his reputation as a visionary and results-driven leader.

Building a Legacy

In 2019, Earl founded Black Folks Camp Too™ to remove fear, add knowledge, and invite more folks to experience the outdoor lifestyle.

What began as a bold idea has grown into a full-scale ecosystem. The Unity Folks™, featuring Asian Folks Camp Too™, Black Folks Camp Too™, Church Folks Camp Too™, Hispanic Folks Camp Too™, Latino Folks Camp Too™, Military Folks Camp Too™, Mixed Folks Camp Too™, Native Folks Camp Too™, White Folks Camp Too™, All Folks Camp Too™, Folks RV Too™, and Folks Hike Too™ -all unified by the Unity Blaze®, a national symbol that means “You Are Invited and Welcomed.”

Driving Unity Through Data & Partnerships

Under Earl’s leadership, The Unity Folks™ has built partnerships with state park systems, outdoor brands, RV manufacturers, universities, and retailers nationwide. Through the Unity Blaze Academy and the proprietary ROI+™ Framework, which measures both Revenue + Unity, the company helps organizations increase participation, strengthen workforce development, and achieve measurable business impact through inclusion.

Voice of the Industry

Earl’s insight, energy, and authenticity have made him a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader in the outdoor recreation space. He has inspired audiences across the country with his ability to merge business, culture, and community, demonstrating that Unity isn’t just good for the soul, it’s good for business.

Mission & Legacy

Earl’s energy is contagious. His message is clear. His mission is generational.

The Unity Folks™, their partners, and followers are changing the world… one campfire at a time.

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