About Us

The outdoors are our collective greatest treasure and gift that we offer the next generation. Gear Forward, simply is about providing the next generation of stewards, adventurers, Scoutmasters and Girl Scout Leaders the resources they need to get outdoors. No child should be denied access to all the outdoors has to offer because they don't have the necessary equipment. Through the collection of gently used outdoor gear, Gear Forward will work with other youth and outdoor focused organizations to get donated gear into the hands that need it. 

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Founder/ Executive Director
Scott C. Gauvin

Scott Gauvin serves Gear Forward as the Executive Director, he is charged with the overall development of the organization to get outdoor gear into the hands of our youth that need it. Scott knows all too well the struggles of wanting to be outside as a youth without the proper gear. As a member of the Boy Scouts, Scott was the recipient of hand me down gear from his beloved Scoutmaster until such a time when he could purchase his own. Now a proud Eagle Scout, Scott hopes to help boys and girls in the similar situation to ensure that those who crave being outdoors have the gear to meet their desire.

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Development Coordinator 
Diana Richards 

Diana came to Gear Forward in January 2018 with a desire to serve as a Gear Forward Ambassador. During her first six months in this capacity, Diana utilized her passion for the outdoors and desire to outfit kids in need and created lasting relationships with retailers and outdoor groups on behalf of Gear Forward. Diana not only spread the word about what Gear Forward is about but also helped outfit countless youth and outdoor programs in this short period of time. 

Diana's role as Development Coordinator will focus on building the program for coordinating with retailers around the United States and to assist Gear Forward Ambassadors to build similar relationships with local retailers. 

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Development Coordinator
Jen Glasgow Potts 

Jen came to Gear Forward in 2017 with a drive to do good and to be the best Gear Forward Ambassador she could be. In this time, Jen built relationships with both local hiking groups and state-wide organizations as well as continually leveraging her brand Jenny the Trailhead to benefit Gear Forward and in-turn the youth we are trying to help. Jen is extremely active in the outdoor world along side her husband. They are both constantly camping, backpacking or trekking the country in their rv. 

Jen's role as Development Coordinator will focus on building the program for coordinating with trail conservation organizations and outdoor clubs around the United States and to assist gear Forward Ambassadors to build similar relationships with local groups.  

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