Laurel is a Woodford County native who has the incredible privilege of sharing the impact of the work we do here at Life Adventure Center with donors, friends of LAC, and communities across Central Kentucky. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky, and while she is a licensed attorney, you can tell her all the lawyer jokes you want. Laurel previously worked in philanthropy for the University of Kentucky and for the University of Georgia Foundation. She lives in Midway (her hometown!) with her husband, three kids, and numerous pets, and you can usually find her reading, cooking, and trying to convince her family they need just one more dog.

Cathy is a certified public accountant and brings a wealth of accounting and financial experience to the LAC team. Her background is in construction and she loves telling people "I went from building homes to building lives!"  On any given day you may see her out and about on the farm as she oversees the beautiful 575 acres we have been entrusted with to enhance the quality of life in our community.

Sean is our program director, where he is thrilled to have the opportunity to develop relationships with the community, learn alongside his coworkers and implement new and exciting activities! Originally from northern Illinois, Sean has a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from Eastern Illinois University and ten years of experience in a variety of day camps, after-school programs, and residential camps. Over the past three years he has been an Outdoor Education and Waterfront Director, certified in high ropes courses, team building strategies and a lifeguard instructor. He is passionate about creating an unforgettable camp experience for everyone and all things outdoors! Sean and his wife, Courtney, were married at Little Galilee Christian Camp in 2015, where Courtney grew up and worked. They rescued their loving, labrador-mix “Mowgli” in 2017 and welcomed their sweet baby girl, Norah, to the family in November 2020! When he is not working or exploring the outdoors with his family, you can find Sean watching The Office or Parks and Rec for the seventh, tenth or 200th time!

Keeping nearly 1000 acres over two properties operational and beautiful is no small task, thankfully we have Jeff Greenwell on the job. Equally comfortable operating a 5-ton tractor as he is perfectly stacking hay, he’ll also grace you with endless witty remarks and wisdom free of charge.

Kathy, "Kat", our Office Manager/Program Registrar, came to Life Adventure Center 5 years ago. She is a lifelong resident of Woodford County. After graduating from Woodford County High School and the University of Kentucky, Kat taught at both Simmons and Southside elementary schools. She is a devoted University of Kentucky Wildcat fan and also follows whichever college basketball team her son is coaching. She is married to Jeff Miller. Together they have 4 sons.

Thomas joined the staff at Life Adventure Center in 2021 as our Senior Challenge Course and Program Coordinator and was recently promoted to Assistant Program Director. Thomas has a wide range of experience, and has previously worked in both therapeutic adventure and wilderness programs and more traditional recreational camps. He has a passion for all things wilderness, outdoors, and adventure.

Rain or shine, any time of the year, you can find Lauren making sure the horses are fully taken care of. Lauren is an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist and CHA Instructor with a gift for making people from any background comfortable around horses. She is also from North Carolina, but we try not to hold that against her.

Catherine, our Philanthropy and Communications Associate, was born and raised in Lexington, KY. With a background in public relations, marketing and non-profit work, Catherine has a passion for communicating on behalf of organizations that strive to make the world a better place. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina and returned to Kentucky to earn a Master’s in Communication from the University of Kentucky. When she’s not in front of a computer, she’s out walking her dog, Ollie, travelling to new places or hanging out with her family. Catherine is thrilled to join the LAC team!

Originally from New Jersey, Nicola first came to Kentucky when she attended Murray State University. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Leisure Services/Adventure Leadership, she moved to Baltimore, MD to work for the Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School. During her time at CBOBS, she instructed students on multi-day backpacking, canoeing and kayaking courses as well as adventure challenge course day programs. Nicola is excited to be back in Kentucky to continue sharing her passion of experiential education with the individuals at LAC.

Kallie is from Atlanta, Georgia and came to Kentucky for school at the University of Kentucky. Kallie was previously our equine assistant but has recently been promoted to Program Coordinator! When not at LAC, Kallie spends any free time going hiking.

Jessi grew up in Virginia, but went to school in Boone, North Carolina, where she majored in Recreation Management at Appalachian State University. She loves hiking, reading, and most outdoor adventures. We are so excited she decided to stay on after the summer and join our team full time!