Our Team

Jared Winkler

PRESIDENT, Board member 

Meet Jared, the visionary 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.

Emily Moench

Secretary, BOARD Member

From the rivers and lakes of the Wasatch mountains to the waves of San Diego, Emily loves spending time in the water. Emily is an attorney with a strong background in PR and is passionate about social justice.

Alex Buller

Treasurer, BOARD Member

Alex is originally from Vermont, where he lived to ski and immerse himself in the outdoors. A newfound passion for fishing ensued after moving West and trading his spin rod for a fly rod. Alex shares a passion for stewardship in the outdoors and hopes to lead by example in changing our impact on all waterways. His background is in all areas of Finance.

Jason Dyer

Board MEMBER

Originally from New Hampshire, Jason spent his childhood fly-fishing lakes, rivers, small streams on the Atlantic coast of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts with his father. He was able to enjoy both freshwater and saltwater growing up. Jason was known to get up early to hunt brook trout, then drive to the beach to chase stripers with the incoming tide.

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.

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.