Adam Dowell was born and raised in Jackson Wyoming. Growing up he played all sports but loved the independence of skating and snowboarding and that’s where he felt his passion. After about 15 years pursuing it as a profession he decided to step away and focus his efforts on his family, work, and starting Carving The Future. Today he’s married with two young boys he hopes to raise as little rippers! You can read more about Adam and starting CTF on the website “ABOUT” section.

Darren is a dedicated and visionary leader. With a wealth of experience and a strong passion for our mission, he guides our organization to make a lasting impact in our community. His vision and unwavering dedication will help propel Carving the Future to new heights, expanding our reach and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve and help.

Originally from SoCal and growing up in the Surf, Skate and Snowboarding lifestyle it was a natural fit for him to get involved with Carving the Future. His career spans 25+ years of being involved in large scale events with the likes of X Games, Dew Tour, Nitro Circus and Red Bull being some of his clients. He embraces the active lifestyle that Jackson provides and is passionate about snowboarding and all things winter! He has two teenage sons that are active and growing like weeds and enjoys supporting them in their endeavors.

Lynn is a Jackson Hole native and fell in love with snowboarding at the age of 10. Her path led her to Utah to pursue college and snowboarding. After nearly 2 decades of living in Northern Utah, Lynn's path brought her back home. While she was away, she started the Weber State University Snowboard Club in Ogden and eventually created The Wasatch Project (a ski and snowboard team) with her husband and coach. After competing in numerous disciplines throughout her snowboarding career, it was time to settle down and have a family. Lynn and her husband Dustin welcomed their baby boy, Kiran in 2017. Unfortunately, cancer took her husband in 2018 and 3 years later, her father passed away, leaving his home for sale. The decision to move back to Jackson was hard as she had fallen in love with Utah, but nothing compared to home. In 2022, Lynn and her son moved back to Jackson and found the position with Carving The Future. She is excited to be back home and is looking forward to sharing her passion with the youth we work with. 

Born and raised in Southern Colorado, Kyle grew up with a deep connection to nature and outdoor activities. After graduating from University of Colorado at Boulder in 2018, she found herself settling in the Tetons. With experience in both youth outdoor education and action sports media, Kyle is passionate about building up the next generation and providing access to snowboarding and skating to more youth. Kyle is excited to continue building Carving The Future's programs and continue to expand them beyond Jackson to other parts of Wyoming and the Mountain West.

Eric Doyle has been in love with board sports since he first got on a snowboard in the mid 90’s,
and has seen first-hand the positive impact that skateboarding and snowboarding can have on
adolescents. Since entering the mental health field, he has held a variety of youth advocacy roles;
as a volunteer with outreach programming for at-risk youth, substitute teacher, residential
treatment center staff, wilderness outdoor therapy leader, and LGBTQIA+ advocate. Eric
currently works at Mental Health and Recovery Services of Jackson Hole as an MSW-I.

Cherokee Brown, born and raised in Wyoming, a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, representing the Wind River Indian Reservation.
A loving mother of Six beautiful children & Four beautiful grandchildren. Dedicated to honoring her ancestors by bringing back an old message to have a happy and safe family/community, by strengthening relationships and connections. A certified historical trauma recovery specialist,
and a student in Somatic Archaeology. A certified facilitator of the Native American Fatherhood
and Families Association Fatherhood/ Motherhood Sacred curriculum, workshop facilitator,
and speaker. 

Alli moved to Jackson to find a job in 1993, but once she learned to snowboard, it was all over. 30+ years later, Alli still feels most at home outside, on her snowboard. When not snowboarding or helping Carving the Future, Alli pretends to practice public relations for outdoor and healthy lifestyle brands. A lover of pets and kids, Alli has spent many a decade volunteering and fundraising in her own unique way, trying to add value or at least stoke to the community. Alli's support of access for snowboarding and skateboarding comes from her own experience of finding solace in the fluidity of movement and in the vibration of nature, and hopes that others can, too.

Mikey Franco started snowboarding in 1984. He quickly fell in love with the sport and began instructing in 1987 at Tussey Mountain State College in Pennsylvania. In 1990 he came to Jackson Hole where he remains a snowboard instructor to this day. He was the Supervisor of the Jackson Hole Snowboard School at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort from1994 to 2015. Mikey was also the lead Snowboard Trainer at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort from 1993 to 2015. He is American Association of Snowboard Instructors certified, an examiner, and National Team Member (2000-2008), has served as a Backcountry Guide at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, a Heli Guide at Alaska Rendezvous Heli Ski in Valdez, AK (2008-2010).
And most recently, founded Franco Snowshapes Custom Snowboards in 2010.