About Redwood Brand Partners

ABOUT
REDWOOD.

Redwood Brand Partners was built to make athlete marketing and partnership opportunities easier to understand and easier to execute.

Our focus is on creating clear connections between student-athletes, brands, businesses, sponsors, and fans — with Stanford Athletics at the center of that work.

Why Redwood exists

CLEAR OPPORTUNITY. CLEAR FIT. CLEAR EXECUTION.

There is no shortage of interest around college athletes. The harder part is turning that interest into partnerships that actually make sense.

Redwood is designed to close that gap. We help create a more direct path between the people who want to support student-athletes and the opportunities that can create real value for both sides.

That means less ambiguity, clearer communication, and a stronger focus on fit — whether the opportunity is a campaign, appearance, sponsorship, content collaboration, or another form of athlete marketing.

WHAT GUIDES THE WORK.

Redwood is not trying to make every opportunity fit every athlete or every partner. The goal is to build relationships that are specific, credible, and useful.

Athlete-First

The athlete’s goals, voice, time, and fit matter. Partnerships should strengthen the athlete’s story rather than force one onto them.

Direct Partnerships

Brands and sponsors should understand who they are working with, what the opportunity is, and what a successful activation looks like.

Long-Term Value

The best relationships can extend beyond a single post or event. Redwood looks for partnerships that can build trust, audience, and value over time.

Leadership

Clay Walker

President

Clay brings decades of experience across athlete marketing, licensing, sponsorship, and sports business. His background includes leadership roles spanning collegiate athletics, professional sports, and athlete-focused commercial programs.