Board of Directors
Dr. Michael Goss, DNP, CRNA
CoFounder/Executive Director
Mike is a life-long outdoorsman who grew up backpacking, hunting, and fishing across central and eastern Kentucky. He is an avid bowhunter, angler, camper, trail runner and mountain biker. He finds the outdoors provides an endless escape from the modern world, one that allows reflection, mindfulness, and reconnection with the world and self. Follow Mike here.
Dr. Adam Goss, PharmD
CoFounder/Operations Director
Adam is an avid adventurer, outdoor enthusiast, and conservationist whose passion for helping others has led him on a path dedicated to improving the lives of those in his community as a pharmacist through health and wellness advocacy. Knowing how outdoor recreation can improve the quality of life, Adam joined his brother to create Beyond the Backwoods with the goal of removing barriers for those partaking in outdoor activities. Follow Adam here.
Lucas Goss
CoFounder/Field Director
Lucas is life-long outdoorsman, hiker, and conservationist who lives from one hunting season to the next. Lucas finds purpose and peace in the backcountry. Following his father and older brother's footsteps into the outdoors all of his life has helped him find a passion for building relationships with others. Lucas makes his living as an Electrical Engineer and brings his talent of problem-solving to the table. His drive for Beyond the Backwoods comes from the internal joy he gets from the outdoors and wants to share it to inspire future generations.
Michael Samples
Board Member
Michael is an avid outdoorsman who grew up farming in Central Kentucky. From an early age he’s been enthralled with all things outdoors. Although he enjoys almost anything outdoors he has a true passion for bow hunting and wildlife management. Over the years this passion has taken new shape and now includes introducing new hunters and conservationists to the ways of life which have been most rewarding to him.
Tyler Smith
Board Member
Tyler has followed his passion of all things outdoors from an early age and continues to exemplify the character of a true wildlife conservation ambassador. Tyler started mentoring youth as a camp counselor for the 4-H conservation camps in Kentucky, hosted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. He later went on to found Sheep Pen Outdoors with the intent to bring people closer to the outdoors by sharing adventures in the state of Kentucky. Now, Tyler sits on the board of Beyond the Backwoods where his passion, experience, and expertise help guide the organization on its mission.