MEET OUR TEAM
MIKE CHRISTENSEN
PRESIDENT
Mike grew up in Western Kansas where hunting was a way of life. There is nothing he enjoys more than getting behind a bird dog and chasing coveys of quail around. Mike and his wife of 48 years reside in Wichita, Kansas.
On July 15, 2002, Mike Christensen was hired as Director of Outdoor Mentoring by Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters. In 2006, Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors was spun off as it’s own 501(c)3 non-profit. The goal has always been to recruit mentors who will spend time hunting and fishing with youth.
mchristensen@outdoormentors.org
BRITTANY FRENCH
Chief executive Officer
Brittany French is the CEO of Pass It On Outdoor Mentors. Brittany was born and raised in Dodge City, Kansas where she grew up enjoying the outdoors in many ways. She has 10+ years of experience in non-profit work. Brittany attended Friends University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology and played softball for the Falcons. She continued on to receive a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Wichita State University. Her work with Outdoor Mentors began in 2015 when she got involved as a volunteer mentor and has been full-time with the organization since 2019. Brittany resides in Wichita, KS with her husband, Ben, daughter Finley, and pup, Magnolia.
Brittany started as a volunteer with Pass It On Outdoor Mentors Program in 2015 where she quickly found her true passion by mentoring in the outdoors. As an outdoorswoman, she believes that it is our responsibility to step up and serve the youth in our community who would not otherwise be served in the outdoors. She firmly believes that with that collective effort, we will make a generational impact in the outdoors.
bfrench@outdoormentors.org
GUNNAR SULLIVAN
Program Coordinator- kansas
Gunnar Sullivan was born and raised in Salina, KS. His love for the outdoors began at the age of seven when he began hunting with his Grandpa. His Grandpa was his hunting mentor and the pair spent countless years hunting together for deer, turkey and pheasants. Gunnar credits his Grandpa for sparking his interest in hunting and their time spent together will always be one of his fondest memories. Currently, Gunnar resides in Wichita, KS with his fiancé and 3 dogs. As a family, the couple fosters rescue dogs for the Wichita Animal Action League.
“It is a real privilege to join the team at PIO. Through my own experiences I realize the importance of mentors for youth. I am excited for more people to be exposed to conservation, and the countless lessons that are taught while enjoying the outdoors. I look forward to furthering the mission of Outdoor Mentors, and help build upon all the great work that has already been done.”
gsullivan@outdoormentors.org
Bobby Cole
Program Coordinator- Kansas
Bobby Cole was born and raised in SWKS. From the time he can remember he was in the field or on the water learning to hunt and fish with his father, grandfather, and uncle. Bobby served 14 years in the KS Army National Guard and rediscovered his love for the outdoors upon returning from his second deployment in 2012. Bobby has been guiding veterans and their youth on hunting and fishing trips with The Fallen Outdoors since 2017 and hopes that the skills and knowledge he gained there will help further the mission of Outdoor Mentors. Bobby resides in SWKS with his beautiful wife and children.
"It is truly an honor to be a part of this team! It is my belief that if we don't pass on our knowledge and love for the outdoors to our youth, we will surely lose what those before us worked so hard to build. That’s why the mission of Outdoor Mentors is so important. It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to do everything we can to preserve our hunting and fishing heritage."
BCOLE@OUTDOORMENTORS.ORG
Stephanie Lane
Program Coordinator- Iowa
Steph Lane was born, raised, and currently resides in Eastern Iowa. Her love for hunting and the outdoors started at four years old, duck, deer, and turkey hunting with her Dad, Uncles, and Brother. She is an Archery instructor and also has mentored a number of men and women to get them out hunting.
"I am thrilled to be a part of this growing organization and to be a part of connecting Iowa's youth to amazing mentors and the outdoor spaces around us! This is my home and it is a passion of mine to connect more people to the hunting world, honored to do it here alongside the Outdoor Mentors Team!"
slane@outdoormentors.org
Quinn Erdmann
Wisconsin Program Coordinator
Quinn has been a lifetime fisherman, but got into hunting when he was 18 after buying his first bow. Since that time he has dove head first into the hunting landscape and graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in WIldlife Ecology. He loves chasing all species but has a special interest in waterfowl and public land opportunities. Quinn resides in Cottage Grove, just outside of Madison.
“I am very excited to join the Pass it On team and share its mission of getting youth into the outdoors. I love all aspects of the outdoors and am eager to help provide opportunities for Wisconsin youth and their families to go hunting!"