Kayaking, Partying & Profits

“It’s impressive that he’s able to run the two businesses under one roof,” observes Mark Gallo, a friend of States who’s been a close observer of After 5. Gallo is CEO of Magellan’s, a Santa Barbara, Calif.-based cataloger of travel gear. “And he continues to see success with the Surf to Summit business, even though more of his creativity and energy is spent on After 5.”