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.

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 .

Jami Dickerson - Assistant to the Director/Special Event Coordinator
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Jami is excited to join the staff at Common Ground. She was born in Logan where she enjoys all the outdoor activities that Utah has to offer. She is excited to be a part of the Common Ground team and hopes to get other people excited about what the organization has to offer the community.

Lauri Muller - Destination Trip Manager

Lauri grew up in Nebraska until coming to Logan in 2001 to attend school at USU. She has experience in health care, outdoor ministry, youth work and ropes course work. She has had an ongoing interest in the mission of Common Ground through agency work, volunteer work, serving as a Vista and as an intern. She loves sports and camping with her dog in her free time.

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.