Our Team

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John Barnhardt | Cinematographer

Mr. John Barnhardt is an Emmy-Winning cinematographer and co-creator of ABC’s adventure series, Born To Explore, which has ignited the eyes of 83 million viewers. John has shot for some of the biggest names in exploration including Richard Wiese, Buzz Aldrin, and Dr. Laurie Marker. His journey with explorers has taken him to some of the most far-reaching places on the planet – from filming polar bears in the Arctic to living with local African tribes in Tanzania. He has also filmed for major outdoor companies and events like Outdoor Retailer. John has filmed on 6 continents and all 50 states. John is a dedicated member of the Explorers Club. He was a Film and Television Professor at Trident Technical College in South Carolina for 12 years and is currently working with Colorado State University on a documentary about Temple Grandin.

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Grady Breen | Strategic Advisor

Grady Breen is a seasoned social studies teacher at South Carroll High School in Sykesville, Maryland. His content specialties are World History and Psychology. Outside of the classroom, Grady also serves as the Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach and Junior Varsity Football Coach. Born and raised in Burlington, Vermont, Grady is an avid hiker and skier. He has served as a responsible, enthusiastic guide for several trips with Mountain Goat Movement to places like the Catskills, Kilimanjaro, and more.

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Bhima Gaddy | Strategic Advisor

Bhima Gaddy is an educator and outdoorsman who loves empowering young people to expand their horizons in the classroom and out in the world. For the last decade, he's been skillfully leading groups of students from Wyoming to Costa Rica and beyond as they climb, ski, boulder, surf, and learn the personal and global skills it takes to be citizens of the world.In recent years, he's also added Broadway stagehand to his resume in addition to his board member and in-the-field group leader work with Mountain Goat Movement. He's excited about the continued adventures and opportunities these roles will bring his way.

Andrew Brereton, Ph.D. | Strategic Advisor

Dr. Andrew Brereton is an educator, traveler, and lifelong learner who believes that the pursuit of understanding, guided by curiosity, is one of life's greatest adventures. He has worked as a carpenter, taught theology at the university level, and traveled to 25 countries on six continents. Today he enjoys helping people discover new ways of learning through storytelling, exploration, and shared experience. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife, Linda Cunningham, and considers raising their four children to adulthood to be the most rewarding adventure of all.

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Javier Spiegel | Professional Athlete

Javier Spiegel is a professional skier and videographer. Born and raised in Chile, Javier now lives in Killington, VT. When he is not throwing double-back flips in Woodward Park, he can be found doing what he loves most: teaching the next generation to become strong skiers and mountain lovers. As a videographer, Javier is a certified FAA Drone Pilot, and he even produced a commercial for the Superbowl in 2018.

Kelly Blake | Communications Consultant

Kelly Blake turns brand stories into earned media. Over nearly two decades, in house and at agencies, she has landed coverage for brands like adidas, Clif Bar, KEEN, Marmot, and Merrell, and coached executives on thought leadership along the way. A dedicated mentor and mom, Kelly cares deeply about the next generation.

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Katie Niemiec | Marketing Consultant

Katie Niemiec is a marketing and communications consultant connecting people to purpose with over a decade of experience leading brand storytelling , influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and PR for consumer brands. Previously, she was the Head of Marketing for a heritage lifestyle brand and has worked on national campaigns for ALDI, Kellogg’s, MacKenzie-Childs, and Huggies, among many others. Known for her strategic yet creative approach, Katie helps brands tell compelling stories that drive growth. She is based in Charleston, SC and is also a lifestyle and brand photographer.

Join Our Team

Mountain Goat Movement is always looking for exceptional role models, creatives, outdoor enthusiasts, teachers, interns, and explorers to join our ever growing community.

 This is no ordinary job, it’s one that will allow you to travel and help change the lives of people around the world.

Due to the high number of applicants, we’ll only be reaching out to set up interviews with those who fit our current needs. If this sounds like you, please fill out our application.

Mountain Goat Movement is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.