About Ogden Valley Adaptive

Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports is dedicated to removing barriers for people with disabilities through life changing outdoor sports and recreation opportunities. We believe that access to the outdoors is not a privilege, but a powerful pathway to confidence, connection, and well being.

Through inclusive programming and individualized support, we create opportunities for people of all abilities to experience the physical, emotional, and social benefits of outdoor recreation. Our programs are designed to meet participants where they are and to support them as they explore new challenges, develop skills, and build lasting relationships.

Driven by Purpose

Everything we do is rooted in a shared commitment to inclusion, access, and the belief that everyone belongs in the outdoors.

Our Mission

Our mission is to remove barriers for people with disabilities through life changing outdoor sports and recreation opportunities.

Our Vision

We envision a community where people with and without disabilities enjoy sports and recreation together in our great outdoors.

Culture

We are a community built on inclusion, mutual respect, and the belief that everyone belongs outdoors.

Our Core Values

Participant Centered

Every decision we make is guided by what is best for our participants and their families. We prioritize dignity, respect, and individualized support in all that we do.

High Quality Programs

We value quality over quantity and are committed to providing personalized, well managed, and fun experiences for individuals and families through well designed adaptive programs.

Confidence and Self Esteem

We motivate and encourage participants to achieve their individual potential by fostering confidence, independence, and a strong sense of self belief.

Our Team at OVA

Brandon Flint - Executive Director

Brandon has shown a lifelong commitment to outdoor recreation and accessibility. Before joining OVA, he spent 30 years with the National Park Service (NPS) ensuring that America’s "crown jewels" are welcoming to all. His leadership journey spanned the nation’s most iconic landscapes, including Yellowstone and Yosemite, and included serving locally as Superintendent at Golden Spike, Timpanogos Cave, and Fossil Butte. Brandon brings a sophisticated level of operational expertise to our organization. He has managed teams in the hundreds and overseen budgets ranging from local park operations to the nearly $1 billion NPS Intermountain Regional budget.

An expert in public-private partnerships and legislative policy, Brandon served as a Bevinetto Fellow in Washington, D.C., where he worked with the House Natural Resources Committee to advocate for inclusive recreation. He was instrumental in managing the Interagency Access Pass, which provides free federal land access for people with disabilities. Brandon holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore and a B.S. in Parks and Recreation from Utah State University.

While his work has taken him across the country, Utah has always been home. In the winter, Brandon is likely skiing in Ogden Valley, a passion he has held since age six. During the rest of the year, he is usually found exploring public lands, fishing local waters, or enjoying live music with his wife, Sarah.

Andrew Lewis - Program Director

Drew is driven by a simple belief: outdoor recreation should be accessible to everyone. After experiencing firsthand the joy, confidence, and connection that time outside can bring, he is passionate about sharing those opportunities with people of all abilities through Ogden Valley Adaptive.

Before joining OVA, Drew taught skiing and snowboarding at Powder Mountain for three seasons. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Arizona Snowbowl, where he also supervised the children’s program. Outside of winter, Drew has worked as a rafting guide in the Grand Canyon with Wilderness River Adventures for seven years, helping guests safely experience one of the most iconic outdoor landscapes in the world.

Drew’s superpower is his ability to combine technical expertise with genuine enthusiasm and care for every participant. He holds multiple certifications from The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors. When not working, Drew can be found sliding on snow, playing in rivers, spending time with his partner, and enjoying the outdoors whenever possible.

Kas Christensen - Program Coordinator

Kas is motivated by a deep commitment to expanding access to outdoor recreation and removing barriers that prevent people from fully participating in the outdoors. Her passion for adaptive sports is rooted in a belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the freedom and confidence that comes from being outside, especially on snow.

Before joining Ogden Valley Adaptive, Kas spent five seasons as an adaptive snowsports instructor with Common Ground Outdoor Adventures in Logan, Utah. She discovered her love for outdoor recreation while earning a degree in Recreation Administration from Utah State University, where she began focusing on inclusive access and participant centered experiences. During the summer months, Kas has worked as a park ranger with the National Park Service and the US Forest Service at sites across the western United States.

Kas brings strong instructional skills and thoughtful leadership to her work. She holds PSIA Adaptive Alpine Level 2, Alpine Level 1, and Children’s Specialist certifications. When she is not skiing, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing.

Feet Jensen - Program Coordinator

Darrell “Feet” Jensen is a Utah native who joined the U.S. Army at 19, serving as a combat medic. While deployed to Iraq, he was seriously injured during a ground patrol and spent three years rehabilitating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. During his recovery, Feet struggled to remain active until he discovered an outdoor recreation program that introduced him to adaptive sports. Through this program, he participated in cycling, hunting, fishing, archery, deep-sea fishing, and bowfishing.

After being medically retired in 2012, Feet returned to Utah and continued pursuing outdoor recreation. Over the next 11 years, he stayed active through cycling, rock climbing, sled hockey, Nordic skiing, and sit-skiing. Now working as the Program Coordinator, Feet supports Ogden Valley Adaptive by doing what he loves most; maintaining the specialized equipment that helps people with disabilities participate in recreational activities. When not outdoors, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Bethany, and their son, James, at their home in West Point.

Stacy Burnal - Community Relations Coordinator

Stacy is passionate about empowering people to live their biggest and most authentic lives. She is an outspoken advocate for disability rights, inclusion, and representation and is known to challenge the status quo when it matters most. Her work and advocacy have been featured in HuffPost, Thrive Global, Chicago Now, Scary Mommy, Autism Parenting Magazine, and HER Magazine. In 2019, she published her first book, The Things We Don’t Talk About: A Memoir of Hardships, Healing, and Hope.

Stacy previously served as the first-ever Inclusion and Belonging Manager for the Utah Jazz and is a highly sought after TEDx speaker. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Weber State University with a BA in Communication and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Southern Utah University.

Inspired by her neurodiverse son, Stacy founded Awesome Autistic Ogden in 2018, an annual autism appreciation event that has grown into a community resource. She was recognized as an Inspirational Leader by Utah Business and Living Color Utah in 2022 and was elected to the Ogden School Board later that year. Stacy lives near the mountains with her family, where she enjoys outdoor recreation, reading, travel, and new adventures.

OVA Board

Paul Fejtek - President

Paul’s commitment to adaptive sports is deeply personal. Born with brachial plexus palsy, he has spent his life overcoming obstacles and redefining what is possible, a perspective that strongly guides his leadership at Ogden Valley Adaptive.

Paul is an Eden resident and has always been drawn to skiing, the mountains, and the outdoors. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and became a PSIA certified ski instructor at Bear Mountain while studying business at the University of Southern California. He spent more than a decade teaching skiing part time while building a successful business career, including managing and selling a family company with over 75 employees. He later earned an MBA from Pepperdine University and joined Citigroup as an investment banker, leading merger and acquisition transactions across multiple industries.

Paul is the author of Steps to the Summit: Reaching the Top in Business and Life, which chronicles his journey climbing Mt. Everest and all of the Seven Summits with his wife Denise. Their story has been featured on NBC, ABC, and the Today show raising awareness for adaptive sports. Paul has completed the Hawaii Ironman and received the prestigious "Most Inspirational Athlete" award from the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Don Hickman - Vice President

Don Hickman is a veteran, coach, and lifelong outdoorsman who is deeply committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, has access to the outdoors. After serving more than 25 years in the United States Air Force, Don retired in 2012 with the rank of Colonel and has continued his service by supporting disabled and veteran communities throughout northern Utah.

Don brings extensive leadership experience to Ogden Valley Adaptive. Over his career, he has led teams ranging from two to more than 3,500 employees, served as a senior program manager for a 685,000 person global organization, and guided eleven different business units. He currently owns and operates Hickman Group, LLC, and A Helping Hand Financial Coaching, a service disabled veteran owned small business. Don serves or has served on multiple nonprofit and for profit boards, including OVAS, Ogden Nature Center, Ogden Nordic, and Davis Hospital.

A certified professional ski instructor specializing in cross country and adaptive disciplines, Don volunteers as a guide and coach with the US Paralympic Nordic Team, supporting visually impaired athletes, fellow veterans, and others with disabilities. When not volunteering, he can be found skiing, fly fishing, hiking, biking, or exploring the mountains with his wife Stacey and their animals.

Skip Schenck - Treasurer

Skip Schenck brings clarity, accountability, and strategic insight to every financial decision. With credentials as a Certified Public Accountant and a Master’s Degree in Taxation, Skip Schenck helps mission-driven teams maximize resources and unlock opportunities.

A northern Utah native, Skip is passionate about supporting the community both professionally and personally, including serving as Treasurer for the Ogden Nature Center Board and spending over 15 years in public accounting as a tax consultant.

When not behind the desk, Skip Schenck can be found on a board—whether it’s a snowboard, wakeboard, or the board of directors. Boards are Skip's happy place, whether carving fresh powder, boosting of the wake, or helping shape the future of our community.

Mona Oversteg - Secretary

Mona is driven by an unwavering passion for breaking down barriers and empowering people to pursue meaningful activities and reach their highest potential. She is especially committed to making outdoor recreation accessible so everyone can enjoy it alongside peers, family, and friends. Prior to joining the Executive Board of Ogden Valley Adaptive, Mona devoted more than forty years to her career as an Occupational Therapist, focusing primarily on supporting children with disabilities in Early Intervention and public school settings. Her dedication to helping children flourish—physically, emotionally, and socially—is at the heart of her work. She takes immense pride in guiding families through the often complex journey of securing equipment and community resources, ensuring that children with disabilities can participate fully in the activities they love. Beyond her extensive work with children, Mona also operates a private occupational therapy practice serving adults. She visits clients in their homes to conduct Seating and Mobility Evaluations, helping them obtain custom wheelchairs and essential medical equipment through insurance providers. Her vast experience makes her exceptionally skilled and compassionate in working with people with disabilities. Mona’s true passion lies in connecting individuals to the equipment, services, and resources they need to foster independence and elevate their quality of life.

Mona and her wonderful husband, Pete, have built a vibrant family life together with their two grown children, Ryan and Addie. The family thrives on adventure, embracing the endless outdoor opportunities that Utah offers. Whether she’s backpacking, fly fishing, backcountry or downhill skiing, or mountain biking, Mona’s love for nature and thrill for adventure shine through in all she does.

Jennifer Romesser - Board Member

Dr. Jennifer Romesser believes inclusive, outdoor recreation is a powerful pathway to physical and emotional healing after injury, illness and trauma. As a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Romesser provides specialized, evidence-based care to individuals recovering from catastrophic injuries, complex neurological conditions and trauma. Her career has been deeply rooted in the care of U.S. Service Members and Veterans, with particular focus on adjustment to disability following neurological injury, chronic illness and psychological trauma. In addition, Dr. Romesser directs a clinical trials program and serves as an investigator on multiple interventional studies focused on trauma, PTSD, and rehabilitation outcomes.
Supporting Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports is both a professional commitment and a personal passion. For more than 15 years, Dr. Romesser has been deeply involved in the adaptive sports community. She helped develop and grow the Veterans program for Wasatch Adaptive Sports and served on its Board of Directors for over a decade. Through this work, she has seen how adaptive sports and inclusive access to the outdoors can be life-changing, fostering physical recovery, emotional healing, confidence, and meaningful connection and engagement after injury and trauma.
Originally from Southern California, Dr. Romesser has lived in Utah since 2006 and resides in Ogden Valley, where an active, outdoor lifestyle is central to her personal and family life.

Denise Fejtek- Board Member

Denise is a passionate advocate for adaptive sports, championing access, inclusion, and opportunity through athletics worldwide. She holds a degree in business management and brings more than a decade of experience as a Project Manager at Stantec, a publicly traded civil engineering firm, where she led government relations, entitlement and permitting processes, research initiatives, and developer partnerships. Earlier in her career, she worked with the City of Irvine’s Community Development Department collaborating across building, public works, and planning divisions.

Her professional background also includes more than ten years in the travel industry, followed by leadership in experiential programming as Chief Experience Officer of Step Outdoor Adventures, where she guided executives on international, adventure-based corporate retreats.

A PSIA-certified professional and local Eden resident, Denise is a sought-after speaker for corporate and professional organizations, sharing leadership and resilience lessons drawn from climbing the world’s highest mountains. She has presented her story on the TED platform and has used her climbs to support the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides grants for adaptive sports worldwide.

Denise is the first and only woman in history to complete the “Peak to Heat Double” — summiting Mount Everest and finishing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaiʻi.

Barbara Hill - Board Member

Barbara’s commitment to Ogden Valley Adaptive is rooted in her lifelong love of the outdoors and a deep passion for supporting others. Born and raised in northern Minnesota, she developed an appreciation for outdoor recreation early and has carried that connection throughout her life.

As a military spouse for 27 years, Barbara dedicated much of her time to fundraising, volunteer leadership, and supporting nonprofit organizations. Through that experience, she developed strong skills in community engagement, relationship building, and organizational support. She brings that background, along with her energy and enthusiasm, to Ogden Valley Adaptive, where she is focused on helping children and adults of all abilities access meaningful outdoor sports and recreation opportunities.

Barbara’s superpower is her ability to connect people to a cause and inspire support through service and collaboration. She is proud to contribute her time and talents to an organization that reflects her values of inclusion, service, and community.

Tessa Mitchell - Board Member

Tessa is a serial entrepreneur and outdoor enthusiast. She is the co-founder of Women Healing Women, a mission-driven movement transforming the way we understand and honor women’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Additionally, Tessa is an Ogden Valley real estate expert at MTN Utah, the exclusive representative of Forbes Global Properties for Northern Utah. Previously, she founded and ran multiple companies and oversaw marketing and communications for several global organizations.

Tessa grew up immersed in ski culture, so her love of adventure and the mountains is vast. She first volunteered with an adaptive ski program as a teen and has carried a passion for supporting athletes with disabilities ever since. A Lake Tahoe native, Tessa moved to Eden three years ago when her husband assumed a key role at Powder Mountain. Since then, she has formed deep ties to the community and has fallen in love with the Ogden Valley’s vibrant energy and exceptional quality of life. When she is not working, you can find her spending time with her family, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, surfing, or working with kids as a CASA volunteer. She loves traveling and immersing herself in foreign cultures and is a gourmet cook who enjoys entertaining.

Jinger Berry - Board Member

Jinger is a retired executive in hospital medical wellness and fitness, with a career dedicated to helping people live healthier, more active lives. A former Division I Field Hockey player and coach, she brings the same dedication and teamwork to every role. A certified PSIA ski instructor, she enjoys skiing, golf, hiking, and everything outdoors. Jinger brings her love for outdoor activities to create connection and community through adaptive sports.

Transparency

At Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports, we are committed to openness, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. We believe our community, donors, participants, and partners have the right to access information about how we operate and manage our programs.

Below, you can find important documents that provide insight into our organization, finances, and commitment to safety:

Audit Report – Independent review of our financial statements.

Form 990 – Annual IRS filing detailing our finances and governance.

Safe Sport Handbook – Policies and guidelines to ensure a positive, well managed experience for all participants.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and partners. Your commitment helps ensure that individuals of all abilities have access to meaningful adaptive sports and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Through your support, you help remove barriers, expand access, and strengthen programs that serve athletes, families, and our community. Your partnership plays an essential role in advancing our mission and sustaining our impact.