SC (they, them, theirs) was born and raised in the southeast. Living in Memphis, TN until age 11 then moving closer to family in Central Alabama. Their love for the outdoors grew from their close relationship with their grandparents and the farm that they would spend most summers at. From romping through creeks, to fishing at the pond on the property, there was always something to explore and do. Seeking a new … [Read more...]
Gregg Mason, BA
Gregg (he /him /his) grew up in central Vermont, and cultivated interests in hiking and rock climbing from a young age. He was inspired by mountains and wilderness guiding opportunities out west, and moved to Colorado to pursue his BA in Outdoor Recreation from Western Colorado University. Through college, Gregg gained a wide range of outdoor recreation experience including a Seven Summits mountaineering expedition. … [Read more...]
Jacob Jarodsky, BFA
Jacob Jarodsky (he/him) was raised in St. Charles, Illinois. His love for the outdoors began at a very young age, nurtured by family camping trips, playing varsity sports and becoming an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. His interest in social service stemmed from youth. Jacob received several humanitarian and service awards for caring for people in hospitals. He was a true Eagle Scout, which remains … [Read more...]
Alex Szuba, BS
Alex (he/him/his), who goes by his last name ‘Szuba’, grew up in Rochester New York, and spent his younger days at local nature centers, museums, and exploring Lake Ontario. He received his Bachelor of Science from SUNY-ESF in Syracuse, New York, with a discipline in Wildlife Science, combining biology, policy, and management. Szuba is a recognized Associate Wildlife Biologist of the Wildlife Society. After … [Read more...]
Lance Parker, BA
Lance (he/him/his) was raised on the midcoast of Maine, where his passion for the outdoors was born through high school running and hunting with his father. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education from Sterling College in northern Vermont, and immediately gained wilderness therapy guiding experience in Alaska and Colorado, ultimately leading him back to Vermont. As Field Director, Lance helps … [Read more...]
Erin Viens, BA
Erin Viens, (she/her/hers) is a native Vermonter from the Mad River Valley. She graduated from the University of New England in Maine with a B.A. in Animal Behavior and Environmental Studies. She is adaptable team player, and dynamite with logistics and operations support. Erin is an integral part of making True North run. Erin has a dynamic work history, ranging from conservation and ecological work, to … [Read more...]
Nate Hoff, BS
Nate (he/him/his) grew up on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. Growing up he spent much of his time hiking, exploring, skiing and enjoying New Hampshire’s White Mountains, developing a passion for the outdoors. Nate led hiking, backpacking, and canoeing trips through the White Mountains in New Hampshire for adolescents attending summer camps. He also became an Outdoor Living Instructor where he taught primitive … [Read more...]
Ben Loveless, MS, EMT
With over 20 years of professional experience in Outdoor Education, Ben (he/him/his) brought with him a wealth of knowledge when he joined the True North administrative team in 2010. Ben received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Education and Wilderness Leadership from Prescott college. In 2014, Ben earned a Master’s of Science Degree in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge, … [Read more...]
