Board of Directors and Coordinating Staff

Lloyd Weigel is the Founder of Advanced Strategies Adventures, Inc., and serves as the President on the Board of Directors. He possesses a drive to get people out hunting and fishing no matter what it takes. Lloyd, a New York State licensed guide, started guiding disabled sportsmen in 2003, and has since, touched many people's lives. He has made the dream of continuing outdoor adventures a reality. He goes above and beyond to make every outing an experience never to be forgotten. With his desire to share his experience of the outdoors with everyone of all abilities, Lloyd has brought us to where we are today.

 “Little John” John DiMura is a legend to the sport of Archery. John serves as our Vice President on the Board of Directors. John is in the Professional Archers Hall of Fame and is an inductee in the New York Hall of Fame. He helped establish and has the first handicapped archers permit with the permit #001.The law was passed in 1982 to allow a disabled archer to hunt with a bow pulled back in a locked position. He brings to the organization connections and ideas that only someone in John's place can. He is truly an inspiration to us and it is an honor for us to have him as part of our organization.

 Mark A. Spratt is a Co-Founder of Advanced Strategies Adventures, Inc., and also serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors. Mark is responsible for all “behind the scenes” duties that make this possible. Administrator, Facilitator, Media and Events Coordinator, Grant Writer, Internet Communications, and Advertising are just some of his responsibilities. Advocating for the disabled and pioneering new ways of getting hunters and fishermen into these sports is another important part of what he brings to this organization.

 Jesica Gallagher is Treasurer on the Board of Directors and also coordinates on the banquet committee. Always willing to lend a helping hand and coming up with great ideas, Jesica is an asset to our fund-raising and operations.

 Rick McNeely is the Coordinator of the Pheasant program. Rick has taken a great interest in Lloyd's vision by building the Pheasant storage pen, raising hatchlings, and allowing us to use his property for all of our Pheasant hunts as well as Turkey and Deer hunts. We thank Rick for his limitless generosity.  

 Lin Menninger is our Youth programs Coordinator. She brings 20 years of an educational background to this program. Lin was the founder of the Great Outdoors Club at Pine Grove Middle School and also is DEC certified as search and rescue team member and held the position in the past as training coordinator for the team. She has been in emergency management for 10 years and teaches forensic man tracking.. Lin will be a great addition to Advanced Strategies Adventures, Inc.  

  Jimmy Crumb helps with media generation and video editing. While promoting advocacy for disabled sportsmen, he is essential in developing new ideas for accessibility of outdoor sports.