Wes Clark, COO

I’m the Chief of Staff at Harvest Hosts, and I also oversee our Host Relations team. I spend a lot of my time thinking about how we can improve the Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome experience for our Members and Hosts, which is a dream job. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with my wife and two daughters and love getting outside and teaching my two daughters about travel and the great outdoors.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I grew up in North Carolina and love the Smoky Mountains. We try to get to the mountains once or twice a year. I’m also working on planning a family RV trip out to the Rockies!

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HaRVey, Harvest Hosts Mascot

Hi! I’m HaRVey the Harvest Hosts Alpaca! I actually live on the Funny Farm in Unalaska Island, AK. A fun fact about me is that I make the Funny Farm a funny farm, because I specialize in dad jokes! Since I normally live in Alaska, my favorite place to travel is to a sunny beach, but only when I’m freshly shorn. Want to go with me next time? “RV” is at the center of my name and is at the heart of what I love. You get the RV, and ALPACA my bags!!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Any Harvest Hosts’ location!

Neel Mehta, SVP of Product & Engineering

Hey, I’m Neel. I lead the product and engineering teams at Harvest Hosts. I am focussed on solving problems at the intersection of technology and strategy to deliver a top-notch product experience. I am passionate about building high-performing, diverse and inclusive teams and firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast. I live in Northern Virginia and love exploring the globe with my friends and family.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

If I am missing, most likely I’ll be on a beach on a Caribbean island. Iceland, Yellowstone, and Alaska are the next three on my travel list. And, of course, RV’ing at some point

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Brent Driscoll, Director of Analytics

Hey, I’m Brent! I help the Harvest Hosts team make good decisions by translating data into strategy and action. I get excited about anything related to data, especially when it leads us to improving the customer experience or building a better product. When I’m not getting excited about data, I really enjoy traveling, hiking, and generally just exploring new places.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I love to travel basically anywhere there’s good backpacking and either mountains or coastline. Patagonia, Alaska, and the Himalayas are high on the list!

John Bernazzani, Lead Software Engineer

Hi, I’m John! I’m a Lead Software Engineer here at Harvest Hosts with a background in full-stack web development and native and hybrid mobile app development. I grew up in Colorado and love the Rocky Mountains and all they have to offer. I live outside of Denver with my girlfriend, Alexis, and our two dogs, Clay and Ellie.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I always love visiting the Pacific Northwest, especially in the fall, to experience all of the different colors. Abroad, it would be really fun to take a few weeks to travel throughout Italy!

Stephen Huffnagle, Lead Software Engineer

Up to this point, my travel experiences are mostly limited to places in the US, but I’ve also been to a couple of countries in Europe and Central America (some of my favorites have been Austria and Belize). At Harvest Hosts, I work as a senior engineer mostly doing web-development-related things. So far I’ve gotten the opportunity to work on several impactful projects on the host satisfaction side, as well as the exciting new mobile app!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

So far, my favorite travel destination has been Banff national park in Canada. If you’re into hiking or anything outdoorsy, I’d highly recommend it.

Jon Edwards, Software Engineer

I’m a Full Stack Software Engineer at HH. In my free time, I enjoy spending time in the mountains skiing, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing. For overnight trips, when I’m not sleeping in my hammock, I’m in my Four Wheel Camper slide-in truck camper.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Alaska is right up there as one of my favorite places. I hope to head back again soon.

Shannon Moore, Senior Product Manager

I’m a Senior Product Manager focusing on top-notch product and technology experiences for Hosts, Members, and internal teams alike across Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome. I am happiest helping others and solving problems, so I love what I do here at Harvest Hosts. I love to travel and have been to 22 states and 18 countries. During my travels, I’ve visited hundreds of breweries, wineries, and distilleries all over the world!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Always in search of the next greatest coffee roaster or brewery.

Greg Miller, Lead Software Engineer 2

I spend my free time either cycling (mountain biking and road) or with my dog. I don’t have any personal RV experience yet, but I definitely have that nomad gene in my DNA. I’ve traveled all over the country and lots of interesting places internationally. I could see myself (and the dog) roaming the country in the near future.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I enjoyed many months in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was nice to become friends with many locals and go on lots of adventures.

Ali Lindsey, Sr. Business Development Manager

I’m the Sr. Business Development Manager at Harvest Hosts and bring a background of sales, business development and hospitality to the team. Growing companies and coaching is my passion, and I’m very excited to help expand the Harvest Hosts’ host network.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Manhasset, NY just outside the “Big Apple”, I fled to the Rocky Mountains the day I graduated college and have called Frisco, CO home ever since. Enjoying the great outdoors with my husband, Daric, and my little girls, Susie and Jojo, helps me stay motivated and successful.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

When I’m not working, we’re off the grid camping, hiking, biking and skiing. We absolutely love to travel as a family and to plan adventurous vacations for our kids – our next international stop is Iceland and Scotland.

Sarah Folmar, Sr. Marketing Manager

With an extensive background in all things digital marketing, I am thrilled to focus on leading demand generation efforts on the hosts side here at Harvest Hosts. I’m a data-driven nerd who has a passion for growth marketing, and I am happy to be surrounded by other purpose-driven professionals. Originally from Minnesota (and then Ohio), I put down roots near the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee with my husband and three children. With a son and twin daughters, we don’t have much down time. I love to play the guitar, drive fast cars and adopt dogs (we currently have three).

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place you’d like to Travel to:

I’ve lived in TN for over a decade and have yet to see a bear. I love traveling to the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.

Ben Allen, Account Executive, Host Relations

Hello all! My name is Ben, and I am one of the Account Executives here at Harvest Hosts. I handle day-to-day outreach to small businesses across North America to increase the number of host locations on our platform. I love camping and hiking during the warmer months of the year, as well as traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I have been to Maui, Hawaii, and I’d love to go back to visit all the other Hawaiian islands at some point in my life.

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JD Cherozzi, Sr. Account Executive, Host Relations

Hi! My name is JD Cherozzi and I am one of the Account Executives here at Harvest Hosts. I love traveling and visiting new places across the country. Anything out West always comes to mind when I think about traveling. I enjoy working out, anything sports-related, hanging out with friends and family, and going to country concerts. I am a huge Packers fan! GO PACK GO to all the traveling fans out there!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I would love to visit Italy one day!

Angela “Angie” Helms, Account Executive, Host Relations

I’m one of the Account Executives and I am from the Charlotte, NC area. I grew up traveling the 48 states and Canada in a RV.  Some of my best childhood memories are camping and watching my parents use the moon for east/west directions (before GPS).

I majored in history education but headed to the Leisure/Corporate Travel Management arena as well as Event Manager/Director.  I’m excited to be working with Harvest Hosts and my goal is to give others the opportunities of amazing moments, memories and the love of travel, nature and beauty and hopefully meeting interesting people along the way.

Jesse Doll, Account Executive, Host Relations

Jesse grew up in Kansas but moved to Colorado as soon as he could. After graduating from the University of Denver in 2009, he relocated to the Vail area of the Rocky Mountains and immediately fell in love with the outdoor lifestyle. You’ll find Jesse mountain biking, snowboarding, golfing, camping or doing just about any activity that involves the outdoors.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Traveling the US in an adventure van with my new wife and dog Frankie.

Ryan Worthen, Account Executive, Host Relations

Creative, ambitious, and service minded, Ryan Worthen comes to Harvest Hosts with years of experience in the hospitality industry. A recent transplant to WI, Ryan moved to the midwest from Colorado to pursue a life of “livin the dream” surrounded by family. Luckily, Ryan along with his wife Sara, are always up for an adventure because they just welcomed twins –  Ruth & Brooks. Ryan is a classically trained chef. He has an all-natural wood-burning grill restaurant in the mountains of Colorado. When he’s not cooking or entertaining friends, you’ll find him on the river or mushroom foraging – anything outside. Ryan will tell you if you’re going to have a dog make it two, big furry ones, like his Rowan and Lovie.

Rachel Taylor, Sr. Operations Coordinator

Hello, I’m Rachel! I live in Central Kentucky. I have multiple music degrees but since joining the Harvest Hosts team in June of 2020, I have learned to love all things RV travel. While I do not currently own an RV, I have done extensive traveling across Ontario and the eastern half of the US. I have visited nine countries on three continents to date and look forward to adding to that number in the near future.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I once watched the Tour de France come into Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Ashley Fox, Sr. Host Marketing Coordinator

Hi, I’m Ashley! My role as Host Marketing Coordinator is to help grow the host network through strategic outreach to small business prospects and oversee the External Recruiting Team. I’m passionate about supporting small businesses and helping people experience the joy of travel! I enjoy hiking and exploring new places with my husband and our puppy.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Road tripping around Iceland, enjoying too many croissants in Paris, and driving the “Going to the Sun Road” in Glacier National Park are just some of my favorite travel memories. I’m looking forward to exploring Patagonia and seeing the pyramids in Egypt one day soon!

Sash Hickey, Sr. Host Partnerships Coordinator

I am the Partnerships and PR Coordinator at Harvest Hosts. I work to create beneficial partnerships with companies and organizations that share a common goal of supporting local businesses and destinations. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my husband and two dogs in our RV.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

My husband and I traveled through 24 states in four months during a road trip in our RV. Our favorite area was the Pacific Northwest.

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Jenna, Host Success Representative

My name is Jenna, and I am a part of the Host Success Team. I am a trained opera singer who also loves traveling, trying different cuisine, and hiking new trails. Over the past few years, I have become quite a coffee enthusiast.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

A few of my favorite places to travel are Acadia National Park and Graz, Austria.

Christopher Norris, Host Success Specialist

Hello All! I am a Host Success Specialist, focused on providing a smooth experience for hosts as they join the Campers Card and Harvest Hosts platforms. I’ve lived up and down the front range of Colorado most of my life. Outside of work, I love being outside, hiking and biking trails, backpacking, attending concerts, and improving my photography skills.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I’m always down for a road trip! Most recently spent last summer exploring the Olympic Peninsula and the Oregon Coast!

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Mishelle Shooks, Host Onboarding Specialist

Hello! I’m here to help our Hosts to be as successful as possible! Working with onboarding assisting with needs in the early stages and helping to improve the process is where I focus. I thrive in organization and order and love working with the Harvest Hosts team!

I am from the mitten state of Michigan and proud to live by such beautiful inland lakes and landscape. We have over 300 acres of cherry trees on our centennial family farm and a winery where we celebrate the sunsets over Lake Michigan with our wine and hard cider! Being outside is where I am happiest with my husband and twin boys. We love to camp, hike, and travel as much as possible. We rarely sit still and are very active!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

We just got back from the Dominican Republic but have our eyes on Thailand next to visit where our best friends moved! The list goes on and on. Life is short, so we are adventuring on!

Lisa Dean, Host Success Representative

My morning ritual includes making a pour over coffee and caring for houseplants. I love Downton Abbey and have an affinity for afternoon tea.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

My favorite vacation spot so far is Haleakala National Park, nothing can beat a view above the clouds!

Courtney Williams, Host Success Specialist

Hello I’m Courtney Williams and I am a part of the Host Host Success Team. I hope to bring an attentive focus by providing the best service to our Hosts.

I met my husband while working at a local surf shop and teaching stand-up paddleboard lessons together. We both love surfing and during the summer months, you can find us hitting the waves at Assateague Island National Park on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where we currently live.

In my free time, I enjoy indulging in my favorite hobbies, which include reading, taking care of my 40 houseplants, and watching movies. I also love taking long walks with our dog Stella and discovering all the beauty that nature has to offer.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I would love to visit Greece one day, and ferry around the Cyclades Islands.

Dane Dusthimer, Host Success Operations Manager

Hello! My name is Dane, and I’m passionate about two things: people and process. I’ve worked in a variety of operations and customer-facing roles, and in each of these roles, I’ve always strived to provide the best experience possible for our customers and our team through efficient and compassionate processes. I’m determined to do the same for the Hosts, Members, and team I serve at Harvest Hosts.

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. I’m a nerd to my core, and I enjoy all things fantasy, sci-fi, and gaming related. When I’m not indulging in imaginary worlds, I’m playing rhythm guitar and singing backups in a band with my brother and friends.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I love to travel to both bustling cities and serene.

Bill Zhang, Chief Marketing Officer

I’m a 15-year veteran in the digital space and specialize in setting up small companies for rapid growth. My passion is building teams and systems to aggressively scale and constantly optimize. I grew up in Appalachia, and love the outdoors, especially fishing with my kids. When I’m not busy with Harvest Hosts marketing/digital growth projects or woodworking in my garage, I enjoy exploring nature near and far with my family.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I loved hiking the rain forests of Olympic Park in Washington and the San Juan range in Colorado.

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Carrie Price, Director of Brand Marketing

I was lucky enough to join Harvest Hosts as part of the Boondockers Welcome merger. I am thrilled to be able to join the Marketing team at Harvest Hosts to continue my passion for the Boondockers Welcome and RV community. My husband and I were full-time RVers for about two years, traveling to 24 states and three provinces. I now live in Colorado where we continue to enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with our pets.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

So far, my favorite travel experience is traveling by RV to and around Alaska. If you’re an RVer, it should definitely be on your bucket list. Traveling by road in Alaska is such a great way to see the state, plus there are some amazing boondocking locations.

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Elicia Kinder, Sr. Facebook Marketing Manager

I’m the reason you see Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome ads in all your social channels (you’re welcome!). I’m proud to manage most of the paid channels for the company and work collaboratively with our other teams. I’m happily married with two pups! When I’m not at work, you can find me curled up with a good book or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

My favorite place I’ve traveled nationally is New Orleans and my favorite international destination is Edinburgh, Scotland. I’d love to visit the Giraffe Manor in Africa!

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Alyssa Javadi, Sr. Brand Partnerships Manager

Want to work with Harvest Hosts and get in front of our Members? Then you’re probably talking to me! Great to meet you. I’m Alyssa — and I’ve traveled across the country in an RV many times, that’s how I landed in northern Montana. I love meeting new people and seeing new things. I’m a big fan of local cuisines (the best food that I’ve ever had was in northern Thailand) — and fun fact: I can make couture ballgowns from scratch!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

At the close of 2022, I will have spent time in all 50 states. I’ve driven through most of Italy and Canada, explored most of Southeast Asia, Mexico, and a good bit of the Caribbean. Next up– Morocco and South Korea!

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Beni DiVasta, Paid Channels Marketing Manager

I’m so excited to be joining the Harvest Hosts team as the Paid Channels Marketing Manager! I currently live in Philadelphia with my boyfriend and my puppy. Our goal is to hike to the highest point of all 50 states! When I’m not hiking or exploring the city there’s nothing I love more than reading a good book.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d Like to Travel to:

My favorite travels so far are from studying abroad in Italy and going to a new city every week! For future travels, rafting the Grand Canyon is high up on my bucket list.

Andre Gonsalves, Email Marketing Manager

I’m originally from San Diego, CA, and moved to Denver in 2012 to be closer to the mountains. I love outdoor pursuits and am an avid snowboarder, photographer, and rock climber. Since 2020, my girlfriend and I have been living part-time out of our converted sprinter van and trying to see as much of the country as possible (especially new ski areas). I’ve been enjoying being creative and growing the Harvest Hosts membership as an Email Marketing Specialist since December 2021.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I’d love to do a snowboarding road trip around the French/Swiss Alps

Alyssa Chartier, Sr. Social Media Specialist

I’m delighted to join Harvest Hosts as their Social Media Specialist and bring over four years of digital marketing experience to the team, including video editing, blog writing, podcast producing, and more!

If you’re looking for me on the weekend, you’ll find my husband and me hiking to find the perfect reading spot.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:
I love the Pacific Highway and cannot wait to tour Scotland!

Allison Smith, Marketing Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Allison. I write Harvest Host website pages, emails, blog posts, and more. I live in Chicago, the best city in the US, with my cat Ash. Off the clock, you can find me eating sandwiches, going on walks through my favorite Chicago neighborhoods, or spending time with my friends and family.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d Like To Travel:

In 2021, I took a two-week road trip across Spain, Portugal, and Southern France and fell in love with Porto, Toulouse, and Barcelona. My bucket list vacations are to Seoul and Mexico City!

Shawn, CX Manager II

I am the Member Success Manager here at Harvest Hosts and love helping our Members and our Hosts on a daily basis! My family and I have a 29′ bunkhouse travel trailer that we use as much as we can! We are officially weekend warriors but can sneak in some longer trips during the summer. Just in 2021, we traveled to 13 states and ten National Parks!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Glacier National Park is by far the most beautiful place I have ever seen, and I cannot wait to go back sometime! We are looking forward to exploring the East Coast in 2022!

Brenda, Customer Success Representative

I am a Mom and a Grandma! My husband’s family had a yearly “family camping extravaganza” and would travel all over Michigan and the Upper Peninsula camping. Some had RVs, some had pop-ups or tents, and some of us stayed in the cabins. We have a very close-knit family because of those trips. Sure, there was the occasional bump in the road, but that’s just part of being a family. Spending days and weeks with your in-laws for some people could be rough, but I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything. Camping brings people together.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

I have always wanted to go to Tahiti and stay in those little huts over the water! I just haven’t figured out how to get there by RV yet. 😉

Kina Hill, CX Team Lead

I work on the Member service team, helping Members navigate the program and start their adventures. I have traveled in an RV throughout the Northwest as well as with family in Arizona. There is nothing like the experience of nature. I appreciate being a part of this rewarding company and being able to help others.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

My favorite travel places so far are across Europe and anywhere with art and architecture.

Chris, Customer Success Representative

I am so excited to be part of the Member Success Team! I have 30+ years of Customer Service/Client Relations experience, and I love getting to help our Members enjoy all the benefits of our membership. Having grown up near the beach, I love everything about the outdoors. Especially the sunshine, warm winters, and anything on the water!

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

Favorite and most fascinating trip: Israel. A trip I would definitely take again! Two places on my list are Alaska and out West.

Danielle, CX Team Lead

It’s a great day at Harvest Hosts & Boondockers Welcome. I am a customer service agent and am honored to help each of you daily to have the best travel and stay experiences possible. I have camped in just about every style of recreational vehicle traditionally manufactured and am awaiting the day to purchase a rig again. I am an avid traveler of the U.S., and my favorite spot to rest is in the woods near a lake or stream.

Fun Fact/Favorite Place to Travel/Place I’d like to Travel to:

My favorite place to travel to is the Great Smoky Mountains, but I am always looking for a new favorite.