Stories unite us.  They create a universal space to share how we came to be, and who we are becoming.  Today’s guest, Jack Rodgers, discusses the drive behind Philmont’s Marketing and Photo Services Department.  Jack is currently the Marketing Manager for the department, and has also been a seasonal trek participant and a Ranger.  In MPS, staff members are given a passport to do a lot of cool things, namely documenting and sharing the story of Philmont and its people.  With that passport also comes the responsibility and opportunity to become an empathetic and creative storyteller.  MPS staff get the job done by being collaborative, passionate, and hard-working in their pursuit to “Capture Lives Changing.”

Jack’s personal hope for MPS as it grows, is that it might become an internship hub for talented journalists and skilled students of media to come and refine their talents. To bring fresh perspectives to the ever-changing team sport of visual and written storytelling. We discuss Jack’s personal creative process, his love for portraits, and creating media that elicited emotion. The MPS Department works year round, serving the ranch and BSA National office, supporting efforts such as the PTC family program, website development, and reporting on events in real time.

We consider the unique notion that Philmont's main program is growth through adversity.  Each summer, thousands of people willingly take on something that is very challenging.  The stories that are born of this, are without a doubt endless in number.  MPS has created a space for these Philmont stories to live at Philmontstories.org.  So when you’re trying to explain Philmont to those who have never been, or you simply want to reminisce or contribute - check out the web page to discover and share. It is also the place to access past Phil-News articles, old documentaries, and more.
 
"I Don't Mind" from Trail: The Rock Opera.  VHS recording of 1997 performance by the Thunder Ridge Conservationists and the Cyphers Mine Staff.

Nebraska State 4-H Camp

Philmont Experience:
2014 & 2016 - Treks
2017 - Ranger
2018 - Ranger/TSI
2019 - Ranger Trainer
2020 Fall - Seasonal Marketing Specialist, transitioned to full-time Marketing Manager

Notable Mentions:
Dominic Bymo
Bryan Hayek
Justin Kernes
Tucker Prescott
Monica Dunn
Ellyn Washburne
Joe D

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