board of directors

I am the founder and current Board of Director President for HCVA.  I found great value in exploring our great nation and want to share these adventures with my fellow veterans!

I am a retired United States Coast Guard Veteran, who moved to Colorado for a new life challenge. I am a graduate of Colorado Mountain College, Leadville with dual degrees in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Outdoor education.  I am perusing my Bachelors degree in Outdoor Education with a Leadership Emphasis at Western Colorado University; following with a Masters in Social Work at University of Denver Western Colorado MSW Program.

My certifications include: Wilderness First Responder,  AIARE 1, 2, and Rescue, LNT, and Mental First Aid, and more. When I'm not taking courses to improve my knowledge, I spend the majority of my time volunteering around town or practicing outdoor skills.  Past outdoor achievements include hiking the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trail.  Click on the link in my name above if you would like to learn more!

I have been a part of the Summit County community for 9 years. I moved from Fort Collins after earning an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from Colorado State University. Since arriving in Breckenridge, skiing and ski mountaineering have become my passions.

I am a Masters level psychologist, veteran, and currently work as a crisis responder for the Veterans and Military Crisis Line. Helping others and preventing suicide is not only my job, but my sincere passion. 

I am based in Denver, Colorado. After completely my active duty in the military, I discovered the healing benefits of the wilderness and decided to direct my efforts to getting veterans out in nature together. In 2018 me and my climbing partner became the first all-female veteran self-guided ascent of Denali in Alaska. I now work as a photographer in the outdoor and military tactical industries.

I’m a Colorado native and have been part of the Summit County community for over 20 years. My military service included 4 years active duty and 6 years in the National Guard including a deployment to the Middle East for Desert Storm. After completing my military service I’ve spent most of my professional life in the health and fitness industry. The wilderness is my happy place, and I love sharing that with fellow veterans.

I am a 30-year Navy veteran, aerospace program manager, and outdoor education enthusiast.  Relocating to Colorado for civilian work I ultimately decided to retire early from the corporate world, return to the mountains, and turn his attention to my passion for snow sports and the outdoors.

Jakob is new to the team and will be adding his info soon!