Board Members
One of our greatest strengths is our Board of Directors.
These committed volunteers care deeply about Wilderness Inquiry’s mission. They roll up their sleeves to help with whatever is needed. Board members serve 3-year terms, and are limited to two consecutive terms. If you are interested in serving on Wilderness Inquiry’s board contact Greg Lais.
Cecile Bedor
Cecile Bedor joined CommonBond as Executive Vice President of Real Estate in April 2018, where she is responsible for all aspects of the purchase and… More»
John K. Butler
John Butler is currently Chief Investment Officer for the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation. He is also on the Board of the Hazelden Foundation,… More»
Jack Driscoll
If you’ve ever been on one of our Minnesota Canoemobile trips, you may have met ‘Jacques the Voyageur.’ He is Jack’s alter ego—an 18th century… More»
Beth Finch
Beth Finch is the founder of CharterSource, a provider of back office services to charter schools. She is the former Board Chair of KIPP Minnesota… More»
Paul Fischer
Paul is the Chief Financial Officer, Legal, for Thomson Reuters Legal, where he leads a team of financial professionals that oversee over $3 billion in… More»
John Grady
John is a generous and enthusiastic WI supporter. His first experience with a WI trip was with his older daughter Shannon when she was 12.… More»
Hunt Greene
Hunt developed a passion for Wilderness Inquiry’s mission in 1988 when he participated on a dog sledding trip in northern Minnesota with Wilderness Inquiry trail… More»
Mary Hanley
Mary has spent most of her professional career as a communications expert in the public sector. She has worked in political campaigns, for city and… More»
Kate Hartfiel
Kate’s more than 25 year history with Wilderness Inquiry has allowed her to experience WI from a variety of angles. As a trip participant, she… More»
John Hinck
John serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sawmill Private Management, a private wealth management firm serving multiple families nationally and internationally. He joined… More»
Doug Moore
Doug Moore first learned about Wilderness Inquiry through his board service with the Mississippi River Fund—a great partner in WI’s Canoemobile program. Doug is passionate… More»
Dan Moreno
Dan is in his ninth year as a Hennepin County District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Before his appointment to the bench, Dan… More»
Craig Peterson
Craig went on his first WI trip in 1984 and served on WI’s board for 20 years, including many as Board Chair. Craig has extensive… More»
Bill Schmoker
Bill has a strong passion for the outdoors and the positive impact it can have on an individual’s life. Bill has traveled to Canada, Alaska, and… More»
Ed Spencer
Edson W. Spencer, Jr. is the Founder and Chairman of Affinity Capital Management, a health care focused venture capital firm with five venture capital funds… More»
Steve Wells
Steve has hiked, climbed, and biked all over the world and has a passion for sharing the outdoors with everyone. He brings a wealth of… More»