Our Team

Jared Winkler

PRESIDENT, Board member 

The guy behind Brighton Anglers, a dynamic community of fly-fishing enthusiasts hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah. Armed with a wealth of experience in marketing and event management, Jared spearheads the organization's promotional initiatives, focusing particularly on annual cleanup events and forging valuable regional partnerships. As the Director of Marketing for Brighton Resort, Jared brings his expertise to elevate the resort's profile and offerings. Beyond his professional endeavors, Jared takes immense pride in being a devoted father to two adorable little girls.

Steve Grider

Vice president, BOARD MEMBER

Steve is a Utah native with a background in construction and he also founded the apparel company Indian Summer Flyfish. Steve wears many hats at FFG, helping out with everything from creating campaigns, fundraising and graphic design.

Whitney Rushton

BOARD Member, Social Media Manager

A true Utah native, Whitney has always felt at home in the great outdoors, with a special love for fly fishing. From the very start, she’s been attending cleanups, driven by her passion for protecting nature and inspiring others to do the same. Whitney believes in the power of community and education to keep our wild spaces trash-free. With her expertise in social media, she’s on a mission to raise awareness, spark action, and show just how much of a difference a united community can make!

Lance Haslem

BOARD Member

Lance is a Human Resources professional with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness. Born and raised on the south slope of the Uinta Mountain range, Lance developed a deep appreciation for Utah's stunning waterways at an early age. This lifelong connection to the outdoors inspires his commitment to preserving and protecting natural resources. As a board member of Fish for Garbage, Lance is eager to leverage his expertise and passion to further the organization's mission of promoting environmental stewardship and community engagement. 

Jilian Plummer

Board MEMBER

Jillian, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, relocated to Utah several years ago. An avid outdoors enthusiast and dedicated philanthropist, she spends her free time exploring nature with her two dogs and volunteering with local organizations. When she's not working in software, she enjoys road trips and cross-country adventures.

Aaron Smith

BOARD member

Meet Aaron, a fly fishing enthusiast who has a deep passion for wildlife and photography. Aaron believes that nature is a source of peace and inspiration, and feels incredibly fortunate to call a place like Utah home. His love for wildlife, fly fishing, and photography drives him to learn more about the environment, and strive to inspire others to appreciate our waterways as much as he does.

Shayne Anderson

BOARD member

Shayne hails from California, traversed to Taiwan, fluent in Mandarin, proud parent of three with a global family dynamic. Shayne is passionate about hunting, fishing, and environmental stewardship. His adventurous journey includes teaching English, establishing his own school, recording English materials, and exploring Southeast Asia. Shayne's life is a diverse tapestry woven with experiences that reflect his deep appreciation for culture, family, and the great outdoors.

Jeff Earl

BOARD member

Jeff grew up along the Wasatch Front, enjoying all the outdoor activities that Utah has to offer. He has spent his career working for outdoor brands in sales and marketing and is passionate about being a good steward of the outdoors and sharing his passions with his family and friends.

Kris Gough

BOARD member, Treasurer

Kris joined Fish For Garbage in 2022 after attending his first cleanup event and experiencing the camaraderie among volunteers. Inspired by the mission, he joined the planning committee in 2024 and now serves as Treasurer, applying his financial expertise to support the organization’s success. A lifelong fly fisherman who grew up along the Wasatch Front, Kris is passionate about protecting Utah’s rivers and lakes. Beyond managing finances, he helps organize events and works alongside fellow anglers and conservationists to keep public waterways clean, ensuring these natural spaces are preserved for future generations.

Brad Greeno

CO-Founder / Board President 2015 /2020 After countless encounters with piles of trash along rivers, Brad felt he needed to do something about it. In 2015, Brad and Matt came up with the idea of Fish for Garbage and hosted the first Lower Provo River cleanup. The rest is history.

Shane Grimes

Board Member 2015 /2021 A northern Michigan native, Shane’s earliest childhood memories are from hunting and fishing trips. Fishing rivers and lakes in the Midwest taught him the physical and emotional value of time spent outdoors. He has worked for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team coordinating action sports events around the country.