MEET THE TEAM

TRAININGS

Trauma-Informed Care

Each staff member is trained with 10hrs of Trauma-Informed Care, covering basics of trauma, principles of TIC, preventative measures, behavioral management, de-escalation techniques, and more.

Wilderness First Responder

Every backpacking group is led by a staff who holds a current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.

Waterfront Lifeguard

Emergency Medical Technician

A Red Cross certified Waterfront Lifeguard is present for all water-based activities.

Our team includes an EMT who is present for all activities and events.

STAFF

Executive Director

Tanner Harrold

Tanner has been working with KOH since its inception, and can't wait to begin this new chapter with the Soul Ascent Coalition. He received his BA in Psychology from Humboldt State University, and is a certified Life Coach and Yoga Instructor. Tanner has synthesized his experience coordinating/guiding outdoor trips with his experience working in the field of mental health/addiction recovery to develop the holistic mentorship program that Soul Ascent Coalition has become.

tanner@rmascent.org

Colorado Director

Liz Kelly

Liz is excited to join the Rocky Mountain Ascent team this 2025 season! She holds a B.S. in Non-Profit Management from Miami University and has training in herbalism, yoga, and sound healing. Liz is passionate about creating spaces where people can grow and learn alongside the land. Her goal is to foster a safe, nurturing environment that encourages personal growth, connection, and renewal through nature.

liz@rmascent.org

California Director

Journee Eib

Journee has been serving Rocky Mountain Ascent as Program Coordinator since 2023, and can't wait to continue her work by establishing Redwood Ascent. Journee earned her Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, and has extensive professional experience both coordinating and guiding outdoor trips. Her outdoor recreation experience and huge heart have set up her up perfectly to take on this new, exciting endeavor.

journee@rmascent.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board President

Steve Harrold

Steve started KOH in 2006 and has been running the day-to-day operations of the Foundation ever since.

California Representative

Kellen Wilson

Kellen has always had a heart for mentoring youth, and is gifted in sharing his wide range of outdoor adventure, survival, and trade skills. Serving Rocky Mountain Ascent as Project Coordinator since 2023, we are so grateful that Kellen has committed to ushering in this new phase of the organization's life.

Board Member

Danny Guy

Danny has been volunteering with Knights of Heroes since 2015 as a mentor. He has also been very involved with the work KOH has done with the programs we have offered the foster children since 2018.

Board Member

Katie Groves

Katie's late husband, CW3 James Groves, was stationed in Afghanistan when he was killed in 2013. She has been involved with Knights of Heroes since 2016 and both of her kids are graduates of the KOH program. Katie is a big supporter of the KOH mission and is excited for the new direction Knights is headed with Rock Mountain Ascent!