Board Of Directors

With only one part time program director, Project Great Outdoors relies heavily on a board of directors who volunteer their time to help keep the program up and running year-round. The board is comprised of people with various experience in business, the outdoors, community relations, and the non-profit sector. If you feel that you have unique experience to share and are interested in joining us in providing outdoor experiential experiences for youth in need, please contact Board of Directors.

Kurt Hoge - Board President

Kurt Hoge

Kurt is owner of Reno Typographers and serves as the board’s president. He is a PSIA level II certified Ski Instructor and is certified in technical swiftwater rescue (SRT I and SRT II). He has worked as a whitewater guide and as a ropes course facilitator. In 2009 he served as convener for the west regional conference of AEE, a position he holds again for 2010.

Antoinette McLean

Antoinette is excited to be serving on the board and hopes to bring the “youth’s perspective and feedback” to Project Go’s curriculum as well as increase volunteer participation and fund raising efforts in the bay area. Antoinette has over eight years of experience in social work including developing adventure based therapy programs. she recently left the social work realm for a development job and when she is not working she enjoys playing soccer, live music, and exploring our big lovely planet.

Kelly Bloom - Board Member

Kelly S. Bloom, Ph.D

Kelly is excited to join the Project GO board after only one season on the river with Project GO youth trips. She truly believes in the life-changing potential of adventure and wants to help our participants make the most of their experiences with Project GO. Her background includes both practical and academic perspectives in adventure and experiential education, and she holds several degrees in outdoor recreation, including a Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism from the University of Utah.

Nicole DeByl

Nicole brings a background in public relations and corporate marketing with a goal to increase overall awareness for the organization. She is hoping to help bring new communication initiatives to help get the word out on  Project GO’s activities and how they positively impact our communities. Originally from Wisconsin, she loves being outdoors and is looking forward to trips down the river this season.

Rob Nemeth hanging out in Croatia.

Rob Nemeth

Rob is the owner of Cairn Solutions, an IT consulting firm and serves as our treasurer. Rob became involved with Project GO when he took our basic whitewater Guide Training in 2002.

Brad Lancaster

Brad is a commercial real estate agent in Reno, Nevada. Brad worked as a commercial river guide for 12 years prior to beginning his grown-up career. He brings his skills and knowledge about white water to Project GO’s Board.