Leaders

Brad profile pictureBio: I grew up in Colorado and fell in love with the mountains during adventures with my family and friends. I graduated from Carroll College in 2012 and after brief stints as an Environmental Consultant and then with the National Outdoor Leadership School, I became the Director of the Carroll Adventure and Mountaineering Program in 2014. I absolutely love my job as the Director of Campus Recreation. The best part is getting to work with the students and watch them grow over the ~4 years I get to work with them. In my free time you can find me outside with my wife (Sarah Maddock) and 2 kids (Will, Wes) at our local climbing crags.

Interests: Climbing, Backcountry Skiing, Mountain Biking, and Rafting are my favorites but I dabble in just about everything.

Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: By far my favorite memories always come from the CAMP Spring Break Trips. I love watching students bond, develop as leaders, have discussions about big things, and push themselves outside of their comfort zones during outdoor activities.

Maddi TookeMajor: Biochemistry
Bio: As the oldest sister of 5 girls I am the son my father never had. He has been dragging me flyfishing, rock climbing and backpacking ever since I can remember. Now I have fallen in love with these activities myself. I love the feeling of a fish on the line, the adrenaline rush of a big lead climb, or the peaceful tranquility of being completely off the grid in the middle of the Montana mountains. Most weekends you can find me somewhere that's not here. #weekendwarrior 
Interests: Climbing, hiking, fly fishing, backpacking, cross country skiing, skiing, all plants
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Getting chased by a stampede of cows in the middle of the night, hiking out post climbing sesh at blue cloud my sophomore year.

Carson LewisMajor: Biochemistry
Bio: I grew up in Central Montana starting my love for the outdoors with skiing and short day hikes. After coming to Carroll I fell in love with rock climbing and have been slowly filling out my outdoor repertoire. Any new adventure with friends can’t be a bad time.
Interests: Rock Climbing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, hiking, backpacking, general fun stuff
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Definitely my first time crack climbing on MOAB on the CAMP spring break trip. So different from the local climbing and crazy hard for me, probably the most sore I’ve been from a single day of climbing.

Major: Environmental Science
Bio: Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, my love for the outdoors flourished as I explored Cuyahoga Valley National Park in my own backyard. When transferring to Carroll, CAMP was one of the big deciding factors that helped me pick the place I call home now!
Interests: Fishing, fly tying, hiking, car camping
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Going to Zion National Park for spring break.

Major: Biology
Bio: I am from Seattle, Washington and have grown up doing lots of hiking, camping and skiing. One reason I picked Carroll was because I wanted to explore Montana. Since coming to Carroll I have started to pick up new outdoor interests such as backpacking, and climbing!
Interests: Hiking, car camping, backpacking, climbing, swimming
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Spending spring break hiking, climbing and biking around Zion National Park!

Major: Civil Engineering
Bio: I am from Geneseo, Illinois and have grown up valuing time spent outdoors and hiking in lots of national parks. I chose Carroll College because of the location, academic program, and other opportunities. Since coming to Carroll I have gotten into mountain biking, rock climbing, and backpacking which is largely due to getting involved with CAMP as a freshman.
Interest: hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and cross country skiing
Favorite C.A.M.P Memory: Going on the spring break trip to Zion and learning how to mountain bike for the first time!

Major: Civil Engineering

Bio: I grew up skiing and hiking in Washington's Cascades, where I fell in love with the mountains, glaciers, and forests. Since coming to Carroll I've picked up climbing and mountain biking through CAMP. One of my favorite pastimes is looking at maps to try to find the ultimate backcountry skiing line. The Helena trail system offers awesome mountain biking, climbing, hiking and a vibrant outdoor community, and I'm glad I'm here to enjoy it all.

Interests: Backcountry skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and climbing, but I love to try as many things as I can.

Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Spending a week in Zion NP with a group of amazing and super fun people for spring break. 

Alex NeupertMajors: Health Sciences, Public Health, and Spanish
Bio: Growing up in my family there was no such thing as a relaxing vacation, we were always camping, hiking, and exploring all the time. I love being outside in the mountains and the rush you get from climbing. I can’t wait to explore more of Montana with you all! 
Interests: Downhill skiing, Ski touring, Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, camping, whitewater rafting and kayaking and trying new things outside!
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Gas-lighting myself and everyone else that I gave the car keys to Luke and getting chased by rampant cows after a night at blue cloud!

Patty Keeley CAMPMajor: Psychology
Bio: I am from Littleton, Colorado where I grew up skiing, biking, and hiking. Helena fosters an awesome love for the outdoors and I hope to join anyone that wants to go on an adventure! I work at an adventure summer camp and I feel prepared to lead all you guys on outdoors activities! See you on the trails.
Interests: Skiing, Trail running, SUP, backpacking, kayaking, cooking, peak bagging.
Favorite C.A.M.P Memory: The pre-school backpack trip with the rest of the leaders

Brenna O'LearyMajor: Nursing + Spanish
Bio: I grew up just outside of Seattle, WA, where I was able to be on world-class rock or empty trails within an hour of driving. I spent my summers hiking and climbing and spent my winters skiing and snowshoeing. I joined my local search and rescue unit 4 years ago which gave a purpose to my time outside. I’m stoked to enjoy adventures with y’all in the beautiful public lands we have!
Interests: Skiing, hiking, climbing, camping, hammocking, SUP, kayaking, eating good food in cool places. I’m always up for a new adventure :) 
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Climbing in Moab, UT for Spring Break

Caleb Smith CAMPMajor: Environmental Science + Biology
Bio: I grew up in Columbia Falls, Montana with plenty of free time and lots of forest. I basically grew up on the rock. Climbing since I was 5 years old most weekends. Then when I wasn’t climbing I was hiking or camping with my family. There is really no outdoor activity that I don’t enjoy. From fly fishing to berry picking I always turn it into a Caleb adventure.
Interests: Climbing, Fly Fishing, kayaking, XC skiing, Ice Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Downhill Skiing, and Ice fishing
Favorite C.A.M.P. memory: Crack Climbing in Moab with CAMP
 

Emma Patek CAMPMajor: Elementary Education
Bio: Growing up in Boise, Idaho I was introduced to a love for the outdoors at a young age. I was lucky enough to have a stellar father who taught me everything I know from skiing to mountain biking to my sweet soccer skills. I love being outdoors and exploring everything that Montana has to offer. I am always down for an adventure and for meeting new friends!!! :) 
Interests: Backpacking, Skiing, Hiking, Mtn Biking, Running, sometimes fishing, and painting!
Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Freshman whitewater rafting, backpacking and the spring break moab trip!

Major: Anthrozoology

Bio: I am from Hillsborough, North Carolina, and came to Carroll to explore Montana, as well as study Anthrozoology. I grew up enjoying the outdoors all over the world, but MT is where I now call home. I have had so much fun finding good hikes, the best ski hills, and fun places to camp around the state!

Interests: Downhill skiing, hiking, backpacking, camping

Favorite C.A.M.P. memory: 2024 CAMP Leaders backpacking trip!!!

Major: Civil Engineering

Bio: I graduated from Billings Montessori School in 2007. Ever since then, I have had a passion for the great outdoors. Since being at Carroll I have spent more time doing outdoor activities than ever before.

Interest: Skiing, Mountain Biking, and Hiking

Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: My favorite C.A.M.P Memory is at the beginning of the year, during the backpacking trip.

Major: Biology

Bio: I am from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where I grew up with my three brothers. We were always outside doing various outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. I came to Carroll College to get my biology degree and do the accelerated nursing program. In addition to school, I have been able to get involved in so many outdoor activities through the CAMP program and get into outdoor climbing both bouldering and top roping. When I am not outside, I am either reading or drawing.

Interests: Rock climbing, hiking, fly fishing, paddle boarding, and skiing

Favorite C.A.M.P. Memory: Fly fishing on the Missouri and whitewater rafting at the Alberton Gorge