Thomas Maher Thomas grew up in Oxford, Michigan, in a close, blue-collar family shaped by hard work, service, faith, and the outdoors. Both of his grandfathers served in the Navy during World War II, and his father served in the Army in Vietnam. Those examples, along with experiencing 9/11 while he was in high school,…
Phil Macheca Phil grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and West Virginia before moving to Michigan in 1999 to work at a YMCA camp. Within a week, he met Karyn, his future wife. They married in 2001 and recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with their sons, Jacob, 26, and Marcus, 22. Family, close friendships, and helping…
Conrad Hutson Conrad grew up in Georgetown, Guyana, where he learned early how to adapt, work with what he had, and keep moving forward when circumstances were difficult. Those lessons have stayed with him throughout a life shaped by family, military service, education, fatherhood, and a belief that some of our greatest growth comes not…
Dorian Reeves Dorian Reeves has always belonged in the outdoors. Born in Corpus Christi and raised in Rockport, Texas, with time also spent in San Antonio, she grew up surrounded by family, salt water, and a love for adventure. She later attended the University of San Diego, drawn there by the ocean, and studied business…
Avery Vincent Growing up in Houston, Texas, with her parents, two brothers, and a black Labrador, Avery was surrounded by a close and supportive family. As the middle child, she considers her brothers two of her best friends. She is also recently engaged to her fiancée, Lyn, after three years together. Family and relationships have…