GREAT OUTDOORS - Key Persons
Emily graduated from Goucher College in 2003 with a B.A. in Management and International business. After three years overseas for both professional and personal pursuits, Emily returned to the U.S. where she switched over to working with youth in outdoor therapeutic settings, and later landed a 7-year career as a professional athlete. Needless to say that Em ily thrives on an unconventional lifestyle. Though never at a loss for an adventure, she finds great satisfaction in bringing life to projects and ideas that enhance the quality of life for one or for all. Her love of people and nature, creative problem-solving, and passion for helping others are a few of the driving forces behind her success.
Matt Gunn has a heart of gold, and every endeavor he has undertaken has been done with the pure intent of making this world a better place. After traveling the world, which included studying in Nepal, hitchhiking across South America, and building a sustainable school in Haiti, Matt returned to the U.S. with a greater sense of purpose.
In 2012, Matt created the Ultra Adventures trail racing series, which he also committed to using eco-friendly practices that included separating recyclable and compostable items from trash bins, and sending less than 1% of trash from each event to the landfill. Ultra Adventures also had their own "Eco-Commodes", collecting human waste for compost. In 2016 Matt merged his company with Vacation Races.
Salem graduated in 2013 with an MBA from BYU. He loves working with people to find solutions to their problems.
With an extensive background in education in business, Salem is constantly exploring ways to combine his professional skills with his passion for athletics and the outdoors. Innovative, data driven, and enthusiastic, Salem loves making things better. He especially loves being engaged with customers and understanding what they love, hate, want and need. Using customer information to find new customers, drive sales, and guide product development is what gets him most excited.
It is only natural that Salem poses as an outstanding force for the persistent development and precise execution of outstanding service with Great Outdoors CPT.