Amanda O’Grady

Amanda is the Group VP of Innovation at Lovevery, a global child development company helping parents make the most of each learning stage. Amanda’s personal connection to Higher Ground started when her daughter, Grace, began skiing with the organization before she was able to walk independently. Higher Ground has had a life changing impact on Grace by making activities—that would normally be out of reach for her—accessible and joyful! Amanda applies her analytical skills to the program strategy committee and beyond at HG, and is honored to support the organization that has had such an indelible impact on her family, the local community and the national community of participants and their families.

Jeff Rust

Jeff is the President/Founder of Elevate Recruiting Group, a top Executive Search firm focusing on Digital Media talent, based out of Ketchum, ID. Jeff started with Higher Ground as a Special Olympics Alpine Ski coach in 2012, a volunteer role he still proudly boasts today. Jeff is passionate about the mission and every aspect of Higher Ground, and is honored to work with staff, volunteers, and board members on a daily basis.

Michael Spachman

Michael graduated from Bucknell University in 1997, commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army for which he served as an Artillery Officer for 4 years. He subsequently received his MBA and MSIS degrees from Boston University. Since then, Michael has worked as a commercial real estate finance professional in New York, California, and Idaho. Today he is a Senior Vice President for Castle Green Finance.

A veteran of the US Armed Forces himself, Michael is dedicated to our nation’s service members and supporting the HG programs that help this deserving community.