Staff
AORE is humbled to have a team of full-time staff, part-time staff, and independent contractors whom dedicate their time, skill and passion to our mission. From those working 5 hours a month to 40 hours a week, AORE is made up of these passionate individuals.
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Board of Directors
Jeannette Stawski, CAE
Executive Director
Emily Thomas
Assistant Director and Membership Manager
Meghan Sullivan
Communications and Office Manager
(May-Dec)
Allison Burtka
Outdoor Insider Editor
Jenn Velie
Exhibit Hall and Auctions Coordinator
Mitch Hoffman
Partnerships and Sponsorships Coordinator
Brent Bell
Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium Coordinator
Mia Axon
Development Consultant
Aaron Wolowiec
Founder and President, Event Garde
Cally Hill
Director of Client Relations, Event Garde
Kate Pojeta
Conventions and Exhibitions Manager, Event Garde
Russ Watts, President
Executive Coach and Organizational Consultant, Watts Group Coaching and Consulting
Lance Haynie, President Elect
Associate Director for Programs, University of Georgia
Paul Sanford, Treasurer (Jan-Aug)
National Director of Recreation Policy, The Wilderness Society
Bryan Karban, Treasurer (Sept-Dec)
Climbing and Trips Coordinator, University of Minnesota
Jeremy Oyen, Secretary
Manager, Program Operations, REI Outdoor Programs and Outreach
M. Mackenzie Brady
Program Manager, GirlVentures
Albert Mitugo
Senior Coordinator, SMU Outdoor Adventures, Southern Methodist University
Nathan Williams
Assistant Director for Outdoor Adventures, North Carolina State University
Kellie Gerbers
Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation, University of Georgia
Eric Neumann
Change Strategy Manager, Accenture
Casey Dunphy, Student Representative Graduate Assistant, Clemson University
Guy deBrun, Past President
Assistant Director, Adventure Programs,
James Madison University
NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF
PART-TIME STAFF