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Best Buddies Challenge
  • Event Details
    • Event Overview
    • Routes
    • Fundraising Levels
    • Schedule
    • Community Cycling Club
  • About Best Buddies
    • What We Do
      • Mission
      • Impact
      • Vision and Goals
    • Programs
      • Friendship
      • Jobs
      • Leadership Development
      • Living
    • Mission in Action
      • Featured Profiles
      • Videos
  • Participant Tools
    • Meet our Staff
    • Training Tools
    • Fundraising Tools
    • Logistical Tools
  • Sponsors
  • REGISTER
  • DONATE
  • REQUEST INFO
  • LOGIN

MEET THE TEAM

The Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle has an amazing team to help you reach your fundraising and training goals. We’re here to make sure you have a five-star experience with us, from the moment you register to when you cross the finish line.

As part of the five-star experience, all Challenge participants are assigned a Development Associate once registered. This person will be your guide throughout the year to assist you, and answer any fundraising and logistics questions you may have. Our Development Associates host Challenge events throughout the year, so make sure the check our Events page for updates!

Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis
Vice President, Strategic Marketing + Development

Michael Collins

Michael Collins
Senior Director, Operations
Best Buddies Challenges

Ben Guist

Ben Giust
Senior Development Associate
BenGiust@bestbuddies.org

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Kalene Brennan
Deputy Director, Communications + Marketing
KaleneBrennan@bestbuddies.org

  • “I read every email from Nicole.  She made me feel connected to the event and motivated me to train.”

    Ryan Wasson
    Post-Event Survey Response
  • “I love my Coach!  Katherine went out her way to help me with everything.”

    Michael McNelson
    Post-Event Survey Response
  • “Every time I had a question, Sean answered right away. I also got periodic emails and phone calls asking if we needed anything. Sean’s support was great!”

    Rebecca Taylor
    Post-Event Survey Response

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