Sammie Macfarlane - Executive Director
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Common Ground has increased the number of people served by 900% during Sammie's 10 years of leadership. In 2008, Common Ground served 2,400 people with disabilities on 340 separate activities. When Sammie is not in the office, the best place to find her is mountain biking or back country skiing with her husband Wally and son, Will.

David Kriner - Program Director
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David has spent the vast majority of his life in Pocatello, Idaho. He has two sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren. He was a carpenter for 7 years before he started working for the J.R.Simplot Company in Pocatello. After 22 successful years with the company, David decided to begin yet another adventure in March of 2002.....working for CW HOG. In his time with CW HOG, David did many great things to support the organization, especially with his fundraising and leadership. We are fortunate to have such an amazing person on staff at Common Ground!

Bryce Patten - River/Destination Trip Manager
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Bryce Patten has always loved the outdoors. He was very active in his Boy Scout groups, earning his Eagle Scout award. Bryce volunteered on many trips that Common Ground put on last year and now is very excited to be working for the organization. When Bryce isn’t working you can find him out on the mountain looking for wildlife or out on a lake fishing .

Carey Hendrix - Local Programs/Adaptive Ski Instructor

Born and bred in Memphis, TN, Carey is an avid outdoorsman and has been skiing for the past 20 years. He fell in love with the west while fighting fires in Yellowstone in 1988 and moved to Logan in 1990. Carey attended USU as part of the College of Natural Resources and is a wildlife biologist. Carey has been a part of the adaptive ski program for two seasons now!

Joleen Dudley - Special Events Coordinator

Joleen comes to Common Ground with a love of working with non-profits and seeing others' passion for the mission to grow. She grew up in Central Oregon, where she had ample opportunities to exercise her enthusiasm for outdoor recreation. Joleen greatly appreciates the fact that her position at Common Ground offers a fusion of these two passions of hers. In her free time you may see her running on mountain trails, practicing her shooting at the range, out on some adventure, or just lounging while enjoying the sun. Please come by and introduce yourself as she is eager meet all of the interesting people here in the valley.

Jim Boone - Volunteer

Jim Boone has been a dedicated volunteer since the program began in 1993. There are few things that Jim doesn't know about, but his specialties include building and maneuvering boats, gardening, and fixing bikes. In addition, if you want to know anything about the Bear River talk to him, since he edited the book on it.

Mike Jarrett - Volunteer

Mike is a Logan, UT native who has been involved with Common Ground for several years. Many of the day to day functions around the office would be impossible without Mike's continued assistance. Thanks Mike!

Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeline of Common Ground Outdoor Adventures. We need caring and encouraging individuals to help us with every activity. Outdoor experience or experience with working with people with disabilities is not required to volunteer with Common Ground. All local activities are free for volunteers; there may be some cost on destination trips. To learn more about helping Common Ground contact the office or email volunteer@cgadventures.org.