What is your role at HIOBS? My role here at HIOBS is to serve as the Head Logistics Coordinator for the land programs base that operates out of Newry, Maine. Basically, it is my job to ensure that all of... READ MORE
What is your role at HIOBS? I am the Marketing Director which means I work on/with the website, advertising, social media, email, videos, events, etc. My time is spent not only working with the team at HIOBS in Maine, but... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What’s the most exciting thing about June in Maine? GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING, HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY – IT’S TIME TO RIDE BABY,... READ MORE
Tell us about your background. I am a refugee from academia making a career in the US Air Force Reserve and the civil service. My wife Elise is an administrator with a music program at a local university. We have... READ MORE
What is your role at HIOBS? I am an Assistant Instructor in the land program. I instruct backpacking and canoeing courses for teens/adults ages 15-21 out of our Newry Base in western Maine. How did you decide to work for... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What did you do for St. Patrick’s Day? I WAS A GOOD MCBRIDE, WAS TIPPIN’ A PINT OF GUINNESS (OR 2) WITH ME MATES. THE MISSUS MADE REUBENS... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What’s your idea of a perfect date night? I DON’T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION. What did you and your wife do for Valentine’s Day? Any... READ MORE
Wesley Steenhoven talks about his Florida Keys Sailing for Veterans program. Tell us about your background. I joined the U.S. Navy Seabees from 2002-2007 and was deployed 4 times..Guam…Japan…Korea… and Iraq. In 2007-2012 I attended college and graduated from the... READ MORE
How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? The opportunity to work for Hurricane Island Outward Bound School happened when a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to apply for a new position... READ MORE
“I could only have gone on this amazing experience because of your support—that’s why I thank you so much for the help. You’re doing something meaningful to all of us. You rock.” — André, 18, 2014 alumnus For more than... READ MORE