Board of Directors
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Brad Thorp, CEO/Co-Founder
Brad is the CEO/Co-Founder of the foundation and is leading the fund development of the organization. He has been in the health & fitness industry for 29 years and his experience in strategy, sales, business development and management experience includes successfully building and leading start-up organizations to achieve strategic objectives. |
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Beth Thorp, Executive Director/Co-Founder
Beth wears many hats for the foundation, business development, family intake service, event coordinator, spoke's person, author and now screenwriter. Previously President of Powerful Impressions and Image Management Company. Beth was a sought after corporate trainer and author. Hobbies travel, long walks with her Golden-doodle, exercising, cooking and spending time with family & friends. Kurt Ergene, Director
Kurt is an IT Cloud Services executive for multiple technology platforms. Kurt's passion is serving in the community for Mitchell Thorp Foundation and for the La Costa Youth Baseball. He helped create our Grand Slam 4 Mitchell baseball charity tournament. He is married with two teenage children and lots of animals. George Jackson, Treasurer
George has owned and operated fitness centers in USA and Asia. Currently, he is owner of the fitness brand TG The Gym with locations in California and Arizona and a partner in Muscle Sport Productions, which promotes NPC and IFBB shows in Northern and Central California. He is also Co-Founder and CFO at Invent Medical Corporation. |
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Craig Norris Johns
Lifelong entrepreneur and servant leader. Craig has been involved in sales and marketing for over four decades in many industries including the wine business, golf, hospitality, medical, health & wellness, hazardous waste, sanitation, maintenance and philanthropy. He is heavily involved in his family, community and the industries he supports. Passionate about leadership, mentorship, driving new business and advocating for clients. Doing Gods work! |
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Kelly McLaughlin, Director
Kelly has been a Licensed Realtor for 15 years with a passion for North County living and building lifelong relations. She is skilled in negotiating contracts, leading groups, public speaking, creative marketing ideas, encouraging people, asking thought provoking questions, active listening skills and problem solving. Kelly has been married for 25 years with 2 children. She is active in Venture Church women’s ministry and enjoys yoga, paddle boarding, and cooking. She is grateful for opportunities to serving nonprofits. Michelle Nutter, Strategic Relationship Manager at RiseSmart-University of California, San Diego Michele brings a smile and positivity to every conversation. Focused on customer service excellence. She fosters genuine relationships through empowering collaboration and a long-term passion for career management. Her relationships with the teams at Randstad RiseSmart and key stakeholders at national and global organizations have a direct impact on the employee lifecycle; through professional growth or transition inside or outside the company, Michelle’s objective is to ensure the best possible outcome for each employee. Key Milestones: ⭐20 years’ experience in the global career management field. ⭐Hands-on contributor to process, programs, and solutions development at Randstad RiseSmart. Marcus Shaw, Director
Marcus is a proven professional and has a history of success in the Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Financial industries. He is a well developed business acumen and is naturally customer focused. Marcus is skilled in leadership management and strong services professional. |
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Kenny Wood, Youth Leadership Director
Kenny is the Youth Leadership Council Director, he training future servant leaders. "What gets me up in the morning is providing people the opportunities and direction to reach their full potential, both professionally and personally." He is the Professional Project Manager for The Ken Blanchard Company, where he manages learning & development engagements globally. Kenny also owns a wood working company called Kenny Wood MFG and he is married with two daughters. |
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Matt Thorp, Sports Photojournalist/Producer- Fox 5, Las Vegas
Matt is Mitchell's younger brother. He is a seasoned professional in the realm of sports photojournalism, currently lending his talents to Fox 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a keen eye for storytelling and a knack for visual creativity, Matt has the remarkable ability to captivate audiences, leaving them feeling deeply engaged and eager for more. Beyond his professional endeavors, Matt has also played a pivotal role in consulting on various filming and editing projects. Filming/editing several events for the foundation. His commitment to leveraging his skills for the betterment of others underscores his passion for his craft and his desire to make a positive impact in the world. |
Advisory Board
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Lee Anne Johanson, Accountant
CFO consulting, financial management, operations, mergers & acquisitions, human resources, risk management, benefits administration, facilities management, system implementation, Quickbooks expert level advise. Turn-key tax ready financial statements and tax service. CFO, Controller, Accounting staff recruitment and placement. |
Key Personnel
Jack Gates, Director of Philanthropy
Jack founded Triumph Together his senior year of College, a nonprofit organization that helps connect collegiate and pro athletes with kids at nearby Children's Hospitals by getting them tickets to games, meet and greets with players, signed gear, videos of encouragement before surgeries, etc.
Jack was very fortunate to play Division 1 hockey and realized how much of an impact athletes can make in a kid’s life. He saw his playing career coming to an end, but I didn’t want to stop making an impact. Triumph Together and The Mitchell Thorp Foundation decided to merge and combine forces in December of 2023.
Jack founded Triumph Together his senior year of College, a nonprofit organization that helps connect collegiate and pro athletes with kids at nearby Children's Hospitals by getting them tickets to games, meet and greets with players, signed gear, videos of encouragement before surgeries, etc.
Jack was very fortunate to play Division 1 hockey and realized how much of an impact athletes can make in a kid’s life. He saw his playing career coming to an end, but I didn’t want to stop making an impact. Triumph Together and The Mitchell Thorp Foundation decided to merge and combine forces in December of 2023.
