Board of Directors

Much like the children Lasting Adventures aims to inspire, LA founder Scott Gehrman was himself a childhood victim of unfortunate circumstances. After growing up without his father, and losing his mother to cancer at the age of 15, Scott credits his boyhood experiences camping in Yosemite for providing the direction, purpose, and passion that saved his path. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Masters degree in Counseling from Sonoma State University, Scott spent 14 years working as a school counselor around the Bay Area before founding Lasting Adventures in 1996 with the goal of sharing the outdoors with youth in-need. In addition to directing the operations and managing the staff, Scott remains true to his original passion and personally guides youth summer camp outings each season.

Jansen Hayhurst has been affiliated with Lasting Adventures since its founding in 1996. Starting out as a youth attendee of one of LA’s earliest outings, he has grown with the organization and currently sits as the Chairman for the Board of Directors. His leadership style, dedication to his team and passion for the outdoors provide an experience that guests never forget. He recently retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Helicopter Pilot, and resides in Northern Colorado with his wife, three children, two dogs and his Betta fish. He is eager to continue his service to Lasting Adventures as we extend our reach into other communities around the Western United States.

Jansen Hayhurst has been affiliated with Lasting Adventures since its founding in 1996. Starting out as a youth attendee of one of LA’s earliest outings, he has grown with the organization and currently sits as the Chairman for the Board of Directors. His leadership style, dedication to his team and passion for the outdoors provide an experience that guests never forget. He recently retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Helicopter Pilot, and resides in Northern Colorado with his wife, three children, two dogs and his Betta fish. He is eager to continue his service to Lasting Adventures as we extend our reach into other communities around the Western United States.

One of Lasting Adventures’ original board members, Michael Cramer is a longtime outdoorsman who currently lives in North Lake Tahoe. As an experienced real estate advisor, and an avid backpacking enthusiast in his personal life, Michael melds his expertise in real estate with a passion for the outdoors to provide a valuable role on our board. With 10 years of management expertise, and an in-depth knowledge of real estate transactions, lending practices and property management, Michael brings a unique range of skills to his role at Lasting Adventures. Michael is fortunate to share an enduring marriage of more than three decades with his wife Lorrie, and he’s the father of two sons, with deep roots in the community as athletic coach and volunteer. Michael is a founding board member and an ideal fit for the Lasting Adventures board.

One of Lasting Adventures’ original board members, Michael Cramer is a longtime outdoorsman who currently lives in North Lake Tahoe. As an experienced real estate advisor, and an avid backpacking enthusiast in his personal life, Michael melds his expertise in real estate with a passion for the outdoors to provide a valuable role on our board. With 10 years of management expertise, and an in-depth knowledge of real estate transactions, lending practices and property management, Michael brings a unique range of skills to his role at Lasting Adventures. Michael is fortunate to share an enduring marriage of more than three decades with his wife Lorrie, and he’s the father of two sons, with deep roots in the community as athletic coach and volunteer. Michael is a founding board member and an ideal fit for the Lasting Adventures board.

Ed serves as a board member and treasurer for Lasting Adventures, Inc. and has been an outdoor enthusiast since he attended and later worked as a program director for youth camps in the Sierra Nevada. Ed is a career educator and is currently a district administrator for the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. He holds a degree in Elementary Education from Simpson University, a Masters in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and completed his teacher certification through Princeton University. Ed and his family have lived in the Lake Tahoe area since 2005, and he has worked as a teacher in grades 3 through 12. In addition to working in education, Ed also is the Pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Tahoe City. Ed is always up for a good hike, mountain bike adventure, geocaching, or watching an Eagles or Phillies game.

Ed serves as a board member and treasurer for Lasting Adventures, Inc. and has been an outdoor enthusiast since he attended and later worked as a program director for youth camps in the Sierra Nevada. Ed is a career educator and is currently a district administrator for the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. He holds a degree in Elementary Education from Simpson University, a Masters in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and completed his teacher certification through Princeton University. Ed and his family have lived in the Lake Tahoe area since 2005, and he has worked as a teacher in grades 3 through 12. In addition to working in education, Ed also is the Pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Tahoe City. Ed is always up for a good hike, mountain bike adventure, geocaching, or watching an Eagles or Phillies game.

Jennifer has been involved with Lasting Adventures since its inception in the summer of 1997. Starting out as a youth participant in our junior guide program, Jennifer later became a guide, and worked as office staff before being indoctrinated as a member of the Board of Directors. She currently resides with her family in a small town just west of the Sierra Nevada. As a counselor for her local school district, Jennifer continues to support the emotional and social growth of young minds. She and her family love to explore the outdoors, with Yosemite and Tahoe being some of their favorite summer destinations. As a family, they love to travel, cook, camp, hike, swim and spend time with friends and family.