Team

Susan Friedrich joined with The Mountain Workshop in 2004 and is currently Executive Director of The Mountain Workshop, responsible for all summer camp day programs and overnight expeditions, as well as overseeing the other operations of the company.  Susan has a B.S. in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a M.B.A. from Western Michigan University.  She and her husband, Dan, have raised three children and currently live in Ridgefield, CT.

Tim Hawkes understands the benefits of experiential education, not only for children but also in the corporate world.  As Managing Director, his role at The Mountain Workshop includes Business Development and Marketing, which provide him the opportunity to facilitate and educate in an environment that he truly loves.  Tim received a B.A. in Food Industry Management from Cornell University and has founded and directed several marketing agencies before joining The Mountain Workshop. He currently resides in Westport, CT and is an avid outdoorsman, with interests in sailing, skiing, backpacking, golfing, and organic gardening.

Eric Timme is currently the Logistics Coordinator of The Mountain Workshop, having previous experience as a member of the field staff team, leading both day trips and overnight expeditions.  His background includes extensive adventure travel, including leading hikes, canoe, camping and white water rafting trips while serving as President of the New Paltz Outing Club.  As part of a NOLS Course, he spent 28 days backpacking through the Wind River Range which led to backpacking being among his favorite outdoor activities. He is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a B.A. in Organizational Communications and a minor in Business. 

Wendy Urquhart  grew up in the woods of Northern Maine where she fell in love with Experiential Learning.  After beginning her faciliatation career in high school, she went on to receive a degree in recereation management from the University of Maine.  Wendy spent 15 years in residential summer camps before joining Fusion Associates, the corporate team building division, as Account Manager.  For the past four years she has also worked for the American Camp Association, doing standards visits.  She has a great love of the outdoors, including skiing and white water boating.

Matt Whalen participated in a National Outdoor Leadership School course where he gained an appreciation for outdoor education and the positive impact it has on all of our lives.  He is currently the Director of Summer Camp, responsible for planning and coordinating the summer day camp and overnight expedition programs. He also oversees the logistics department, responsible for the planning, organization and maintenance of all program equipment, gear and supplies for The Mountain Workshop’s programs.  Matt has a B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in History. Matt is also very proud of his achievements as an Eagle Scout.