Our Board of Directors

Tara Bell - Director

This foundation has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I am so excited to be able to teach, educate, train and help as many women and children as possible in the mountains of Idaho. I appreciate your generosity more than you know.

Ryne Reynoso - President

Ryne's talents far proceed this small text box...growing up in Hailey, Idaho-

Ryne went from small town USA to play baseball for Boston College. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and played in the minors for over 6 years. He now lives in Houston, TX where he works and fishes the ocean until the very last light of everyday he can.

Paul Searles - Treasurer and Creative Director

We are grateful to have our first Veteran on our team. Not only has Paul served this great nation but he is a seriously talented MOFO in the creative world. All of our logo's and graphics are created by Paul. We are honored to say the least.

Lindsay Persico

My name is Lindsay Persico. I have spent my entire life in the mountains of Idaho and Montana and a lot of it solo. I spent some time as a wrangler and attended equestrian college. I have lived off grid in a tiny cabin with no running water and single parenting two little girls.

Tana Grenda - Vice President

My name is Tana Grenda. I was born and raised in northern Idaho and was immersed into the outdoors from a young age by my 3 brothers. I fell in love with aviation when I got my pilots license at 17 and moved to Alaska to get my degree in air traffic control and buy a plane.

Tayler Powers - Secretary

Tayler is born and raised a proud Canadian! An adventurous dreamer, with a passion for the outdoors and is a true believer of empowering women and children.

Gina Weymiller

The newest member of the board, Gina is originally from Alaska and recently moved to Idaho to expand her adventures. An avid horsewoman, she teaches backcountry equine first aid and how to prepare for pack trips. Gina joined the Thrival team after meeting Tara at a skijour race and learning about the Thrival cause.