Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc. Announces New Member To Board of Directors
May 2nd, 2023, Wichita, KS – Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc. Board Chairman Ryan Bronson announced the addition of a new member to the Board of Directors. Joining the board is Joel Hodgdon, Marketing Director for Remington. Joel will join members Ryan Bronson, Eric Dinger, Brett Walton, Scott Vance, and Pete Alfano
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“As Pass it On- Outdoor Mentors grows we are seeking leaders in the outdoor industry to help unlock its potential as a potent outdoor participation organization,” said PIO Board Chair Ryan Bronson. “Joel is a seasoned industry marketer with a passion for hunting and the shooting sports, and adds an important perspective for our governing board.”
“Every outdoorsman and woman has been taught a lesson or two by someone special…a mentor who stepped up to show them the ropes,” said PIO Board Member Joel Hodgdon. “It’s an honor to contribute to Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, a growing and impactful organization who makes it their mission to raise up the next generation and bring new folks to the pursuits many of us hold dear. I look forward to seeing where the next few years takes PIO.”
About Joel Hodgdon:
A lifelong hunter, shooter, and handloader, Joel Hodgdon serves as Remington Ammunition’s Marketing Director. With previous experience at Federal Ammunition as well as the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Joel started work in the hunting and shooting industry with his family at Hodgdon Powder Company.
Helping lead the charge to revitalize Big Green’s ammunition factory, Joel, his wife Kelsey, and faithful bird dog Leo the Labrador live in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Joel can frequently be found at the range behind a rifle or in a tree stand teaching others about conservation, hunting and the shooting sports. He is a life member and supporter of multiple conservation, youth, and second amendment advocacy organizations.
About Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors:
Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors’ mission is to provide outdoor experiences and ongoing opportunities to youth and volunteer mentors in order to develop future generations of hunters and anglers, thereby positively impacting the conservation of natural resources and the lives of youth. Our program focus is to bridge the gap between target shooting and outdoor recreation, but will take any youth out hunting and fishing. We take great pride in passing it onto the next generation!. For more information about Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, please visit www.outdoormentors.org
Wichita, KS, October 3, 2022--- Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Inc. has officially partnered with HuntStand, the most popular hunting and land management application in North America that combines advanced mapping, premium satellite layers, weather data and dozens of other useful features.
“Establishing a partnership with Pass it On – Outdoor Mentors aligns perfectly with one of our core conservation pillars—supporting the R3 movement,” said Brian Murphy, HuntStand’s V.P. of Strategic Partnerships. “Our team of dedicated hunters and conservationists at HuntStand has spent more than a decade developing an indispensable toolset for hunters of all experience levels. This is especially true for new hunters searching for places to hunt, learning basic field navigation skills, and determining when and where to hunt.”
“We are on track to host over 500 events in Kansas and Iowa this year,” stated Brittany French, Vice President of Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors. “We will have over 1,500 youth in the field this year accompanied by passionate adults. With support from HuntStand we will be able to equip them with technology to fast-track their learning curve, while enhancing their outdoor experiences.”
“We are delighted to support Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, one of the leading R3 efforts in the United States,” said Lanford Holloway, CEO of TerraStride, Inc., HuntStand’s parent company. “We are eager to introduce our millions of users to their great work, and look forward to supporting their continued growth and impact recruiting the next generation of hunters.”
Mike Christensen, President of Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors commented, “One of the greatest barriers faced by the youth in our program is obtaining access to hunting properties. Exposing them to excellent tools like HuntStand helps us overcome these barriers while increasing their confidence to go afield on their own. It’s a true win-win situation for everyone.”
About HuntStand
HuntStand is the world’s most widely used hunting app with millions of active users. The app affords full offline capabilities, nationwide property ownership information, multiple satellite base layers, detailed weather information, and advanced map creation and sharing capabilities. HuntStand also offers a top-notch high-resolution map printing service. For more information, go to www.huntstand.com
About Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors’ mission is to provide outdoor experiences and ongoing opportunities to youth and volunteer mentors in to develop future generations of hunters and anglers, thereby positively impacting the conservation of natural resources and the lives of youth. Our program focus is to bridge the gap between target shooting and outdoor recreation, but will take any youth out hunting and fishing. We take great pride in passing it onto the next generation! For more information about Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, please visit www.outdoormentors.org.