John is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He is also a board member of Teton Adaptive Sports, a nonprofit whose core focus is to provide ways of outdoor recreation to those of all abilities living in the Greater Teton Area.
April is the Director of the Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing Department. In this episode, April shares how she randomly ended up living in Jackson. She talks about the housing insecurity that many people feel in Jackson. She dives into what the Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing Dept is doing to level the playing field to help people who work in Teton County to be able to live in Teton County. Stephan also asks April many detailed questions about how the affordable housing process works and what people may qualify for assistance with purchasing.
Jenny is the former Director of Advancement and Engagement at the Jackson Hole Land Trust and is currently the Executive Director of Coombs Outdoors. Coombs Outdoor’s mission is to empower children and youth to reach their full potential through the life-changing power of outdoor recreation.
Natalia is Chairwoman of the Teton County Board of County Commissioners, she also works as Artistic Director of Off Square Theatre Company. Over the past decade, Natalia has made a huge impact in the Jackson arts community as well as our political landscape. Natalia is helping Wyoming stay true to its motto as the Equality State.
Ponteir is the chief advancement officer at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. She has been a vital part of the non-profit community since moving out to Jackson over 30 years ago. On top of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, she has helped grow the Center for the Arts and Grand Teton National Park Foundation. Ponteir has also served on many boards including Womentum, Old Bill’s Fun Run, and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce just to name a few.
In this episode, Matt shares the story of how working a summer in the Tetons made a life-changing impact. Matt also talks about the incredible work of the volunteers at Teton County Search and Rescue and all that goes into helping people prepare for the backcountry. Stephan and Matt discuss The Fine Line podcast and the impact storytelling can have.
In this episode, Story shares the history of her Grandfather moving out from Pennsylvania to Jackson Hole back in the 20s to form a climbers ranch and boys camp. She also talks about her passion for conservation and helping grow non-profit organizations. Stephan and Story chat about how she created TravelStorysGPS and how it continues to evolve and grow.
In this episode, Jim talks about how his parents made their way out to Jackson, growing up in the Valley, and what life is like as a camper and a camp director at the historic Teton Valley Ranch Camp. Stephan and Jim also talk about the difference between “camp friends” and “friends at home”.
In this episode, Lindsay talks about growing up in Wyoming, discovering her calling as a photographer, and she highlights some of the inspiring women featured in her Women in Wyoming project. Stephan and Lindsay also talk about how becoming a parent can influence your career path and why being present and open is key in order to survive, especially in these challenging times.
Sara grew up in Shell, Wyoming, and moved out to Jackson Hole after college in 1990. Since coming to Jackson, Sara has served as the Mayor of Jackson, started a consulting business, and recently formed the non-profit organization Becoming Jackson Whole. Becoming Jackson Whole’s mission is to make mindfulness second nature in Jackson.