Meet Our Team
Dr. Scott Petrie
Dr. Scott Petrie joins Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors as CEO, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in wildlife conservation and youth engagement. Most recently serving as CEO of Delta Waterfowl, he led the organization through significant growth while expanding opportunities for hunters and conservationists. Scott holds a B.Sc. in Wildlife Ecology and Management, a Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology, and an MBA, combining scientific expertise with strategic leadership. A lifelong outdoorsman, he is passionate about ensuring every young person has access to safe, ethical hunting and fishing mentorship. Scott resides in North Dakota with his wife, Val, and enjoys hunting ducks, turkeys, doves, and big game.
Chief Executive Officer
spetrie@outdoormentors.org
Brittany French
Born and raised in Dodge City, Kansas, Brittany developed a strong appreciation for the outdoors at an early age. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Friends University and a Master’s degree in Sociology from Wichita State University, and brings more than 12 years of nonprofit experience. Brittany began volunteering with Pass It On Outdoor Mentors in 2015 and joined the organization full-time in 2019. She is passionate about serving youth who might not otherwise have outdoor opportunities and believes mentorship creates lasting, generational impact. Brittany lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband, Ben, their daughter, Finley, and their dog, Magnolia.
Director of Marketing & Communications
bfrench@outdoormentors.org
Director of Operations
Mike Christensen
Mike grew up in Western Kansas, where hunting was simply a way of life and chasing quail behind a bird dog became a lifelong passion. In 2002, he was hired as Director of Outdoor Mentoring by Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, laying the groundwork for what would become Pass It On Outdoor Mentors. When the organization became its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2006, the mission remained clear: recruit mentors to spend time hunting and fishing alongside youth. Mike has spent decades building that foundation of mentorship and opportunity. He and his wife of 48 years reside in Wichita, Kansas.
mchristensen@outdoormentors.org
