BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Lance Haynie, President
Associate Director for Programs
University of Georgia
706.542.5060
Jeremy Oyen, President Elect
Manager, Program Operations
REI Outdoor Programs and Outreach
6750 S. 228th St
Kent, WA 98032
253.437.5730
Bryan Karban, Treasurer
Climbing and Trips Coordinator
University of Minnesota
612.626.4822
Kellie Gerbers, Secretary
Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation
University of Georgia
706.524.5060
Genevieve Marchand
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Recreation Administration
Humboldt State University
707.826.4591
Tom Adams
Director, Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation
Governer's Office of Economic Development
801.538.8873
Eric Frauman
Associate Professor, Recreation Management Program
Appalachian State University
828.262.6317
Nathan Williams
Assistant Director for Outdoor Adventures
North Carolina State University
Eric Neumann
Change Strategy Manager
Accenture
Work: 218.390.9863
Donald Schmit, Student Representative
Student
University of Nebraska at Omaha
402.305.1748
Mitch Hoffman
Director of Outdoor Programs
University of Minnesota
612.624.9779
Brian Shirley, Ex-Officio
Russ Watts, Past President
CEO of Watts Group Coaching and Consulting
Executive Coach and Organizational Consultant
+39.334.378.7687 (Italy)
Access Committee
Andy Nelson, Chair
Coordinator, Outdoor Program
Colorado State University
Levi Dexel, Chair Elect
Awards Committee
Steven Whitman, Chair
Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits
Stephen F. Austin State University
Sasha Griffith, Chair Elect
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Katie Hecker, Chair
Challenge Course Grad Asst
Western Kentucky University
Abby Rowe, Chair Elect
Director, Outdoor Education
Colgate University
Environmental Stewardship Committee
Elise Clausen, Chair
Outdoor Program Coordinator – Climbing Center
University of Idaho
Nick McEachern, Chair Elect
Presenter Relations Committee
Scott Dirksen, Chair
Coordinator, Campus Recreation
Auburn University
Kenny Williams, Chair Elect
Research and Publications Committee
Dr. Andrew Szolosi, Chair
Assistant Professor, Recreation and Sports Pedagogy
Ohio University
Student Development Committee
Jason Gosch, Chair
Adventure Program Coordinator
University of South Florida
Chris Hendricks, Chair Elect
Jeannette Stawski, CAE
Executive Director
AORE
1100 N Main St. Ste. 101
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Work: 810.772.6493
Emily Thomas
Assistant Director and Membership Manager
AORE
1100 N Main St. Ste. 101
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Work: 810.299.2782
Jocelyn Zaborowski
Office Coordinator
AORE
1100 N Main St. Ste. 101
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Work: 810.299.2782
AORE is humbled to have a team of full-time staff, part-time staff, and independent contractors that dedicate their time, skill and passion to our mission:
Aaron Wolowiec
Allison Torres Burtka
Brent Bell
Cally Hill
Jenn Velie
Jonathon Huguelet
Kate Pojeta
Mia Axon
Mitch Hoffman
Sherri Standifer
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