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WHO WE ARE
For over 20 years we have been helping give people of all abilities a better life. With recreation, therapy and continued support, we bridge the gap between disability and belonging.
With headquarters in Sun Valley, Idaho, and programs taking place nationally, we help transform lives across the country. Our programs strategically combine outdoor recreation activities with therapeutic processes to help all participants confront current struggles and develop skills to find success in daily life.
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HG prides itself on serving participants nationwide of all race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and marital status.
VALUES
Innovation | Integrity | Passion | Service | Teamwork
Our Mission
Enhancing quality of life through therapeutic recreation and education.
Who We Serve
Children and Adults with Developmental, Cognitive or Physical Disabilities.
Veterans and First Responders with Visible and Invisible Disabilities, including TBI, PTSD, MST, Polytrauma, and mental health challenges.
Cole Petrie
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Von Herbulis
Chief Operating Officer
Cara Barrett
Associate Director
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Gary Vinagre
Community Relations Volunteer
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Kirstin Emerson
Organizational Effectiveness Manager
Coty Clore
Adaptive Sports Manager
Harper Sample
Development & Marketing Manager
Kate Dobbie
Chief Development Officer
Alaina Wilson
Director of Veteran and First Responder Programs
Adam Rund
Senior Program Manager of Veteran and First Responder Programs
Justin Rujawitz
Senior Program Manager of Veteran and First Responder Programs
Kristian King
Veteran & First Responder Program Manager​
Cheyanne Stopol
Adaptive Sports Manager
Sarah Butler
Adaptive Program Coordinator
Aly Eagan
Chief Financial Officer
Kayla Pedrolini
Director of Adaptive Sports
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Brienne Costa
Senior Program Manager of Veteran and First Responder Programs
Katie Beernink
Administrative Assistant
Maggie Johnson
Adaptive Sports Manager
Matthew Krumwiede
Veteran & First Responder Alumni Coordinator
Tyler Davis
Operations Manager
Erin Rheinschild
Director of Philanthropy
Jeff Burley
Director of Compliance and Advancement
Dave Keir
Veteran and First Responder Participant Manager
Kelly Eisenbarger
Grants & Communications Manager
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Greg Ernst
Volunteer Manager
James Hedges
Veteran & First Responder/CRU Program Manager
Phyllis Rahn
Staff Accountant
OUR TEAM
We are a tight-knit unit, hellbent on bringing more joy to people's lives through recreation and nature.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thomas Mistele
Chair
Spike Booth
Dave Hennessy
Jeff Rust
Rick Bruder
Michael Lanahan
Amanda O'Grady
Rick Emsiek
Jim Laski
Erin Pfaeffle
Mike Gilman
Hayes MacArthur
Michael Spachman