Doug Ewing Director, Recreational Services 970-247-7325 deewing@fortlewis.edu Education: B.S. Psychology, Drake University M.S. Education, Drake University Activities: Golfing, hiking, snow skiing and traveling Favorite Food: HOT, HOT Wings Favorite Quote: Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity. - Dr. Rick Rigsby
Josh Kling Assistant Director, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-7061 kling_j@fortlewis.edu ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alumni Josh started working for Outdoor Pursuits in 2000 Josh ran his own mountain guiding business in Durango and successfully ran it for 10 years before returning back to OP as the Permitting and Programming Coordinator. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alum 2005 American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certified Ski, Alpine Guide, and Rock guide IFMGA Licensed Mountain Guide AIARE avalanche course leader Local Guidebook author
Jamie Bernstein Program Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-7037 Jamie joined outdoor pursuits in 2024 as the programming coordinator. From 2012-2019, he ran outdoor programs for Weber State University, Tulane University, and the University of Utah before spending the next five years teaching avalanche courses, and guiding backcountry skiing and fly fishing around the Teton Valley in Idaho. He holds a bachelors degree in adventure education from Green Mountain College, and a Masters in Parks Recreation and Tourism from the University of Utah. AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide AIARE Avalanche Course Leader
Brandon DenHartog Assistant Director, Competitive Sports and Fitness 970-247-7096 denhartog_b@fortlewis.edu Education: B.A. in Leisure Services & Recreational Programming, University of Northern Iowa M.A. in Adult Education, Drake University Activities: I love living life in the outdoors. Fly fishing, hunting, snowboarding, mountain biking, golf, backpacking, rafting, you name it! Once it is time to be inside, give me a good action adventure or sci-fi movie and my surround sound, and I am just as happy. Favorite Quote: What the freakin' heck! - Brett Davis Favorite Food: Chips, salsa, and guacamole. Sign me up!
Becky Eisenbraun Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations 970-382-6946 baeisenbraun@fortlewis.edu ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alumni Education: B.A. Exercise Science Sports Administration, Fort Lewis College M.A. Adult Leadership and Education, Drake University Activities: I love playing soccer, mountain biking, weightlifting, and skiing, but what I love most is chasing after my kids as they pursue the sports and adventures they love with boundless energy! Favorite Food: BBQ Chicken Pizza Favorite Pastime: Drinking coffee Favorite Quote: Football is Life - Ted Lasso
Ben Iverson River Operations Coordinator 970-247-6317 bjiverson@fortlewis.edu ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alumni Ben began working at Outdoor Pursuits, leading trips as a student in 2020. In 2023, he graduated from Fort Lewis with a degree in business administration. During the last 5 years, he worked as a guide and managed on local rivers including the Upper Animas, Piedra, San Juan, Chama, and Salt in Arizona. In 2025, he returned to Outdoor Pursuits as the River Operations Coordinator. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alum 2023 ACA Whitewater Kayak Instructor CPW Guide Instructor
Mikayla Leighton Senior Intern, Fitness & Wellness 970-247-7575 mmleighton@fortlewis.edu Education: Major in Molecular Biology and Political Science Activities: Hiking and Lifting Favorite Food: Greek yogurt, berries, and honey (all together) Favorite Pastime: Hanging with her pup!
Kate Macklin Operations Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-6394 kmacklin@fortlewis.edu Kate recently began working for Outdoor Pursuits in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in environmental science from Sweet Briar College and a Master of Science in parks, recreation, and tourism with an emphasis in experiential education from the University of Utah. She has more than 10 years of professional experience at a variety of higher education outdoor programs. Kate prefers to spend her time outside paddling rivers, backpacking long-distance trails, and Nordic skiing.
Antonio Ortiz Assistant Coordinator, Intramural & Club Sports 970-247-7575 adortiz@fortlewis.edu ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alumni Education: BS Sports Administration, Fort Lewis College December 2024 Minor in Coaching and Journalism, Fort Lewis College December 2024 Activities: Teaching and playing tennis, playing disc golf, and cooking Favorite food: Frito Pies Favorite pastime: Being active and playing sports Favorite Quote: No matter what the endeavor, if you don't give it your best effort, you'll never know what might have been. - Larry Fitzgerald
Paul Sandoval Custodian 970-247-7014 Education: San Juan Basin Vocational College: Auto Body Technician Activities: Golf, Fishing, and Playing Music Favorite Food: Steak and Pork Green Chile Favorite Quote: It Is What It Is