Bas moved from The Netherlands to Hailey, Idaho in summer 2005 with his wife and two children. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After his studies he worked for DHL, Brussels as a B2B consultant for outsourcing logistical services. Bas worked for coffee roasters in Munich, Germany and Portland, Oregon. In The Netherlands he was CEO of Bravilor Bonamat, his family-owned international manufacturing business for coffee brewing equipment. In Idaho Bas has been working as Angel Investor and helped out a variety of start-up businesses. He also started his own consultancy business, a chapter of the Biomimicry Network in Idaho. In Hailey he served as vice-president at the Sage School, a local private middle and high school. For fun Bas loves to travel, is passionated about nature and sustainability, loves to help out people however he can and he makes sure to enjoys the great Idahoan outdoors, either on foot, on his mountain bike or on skis.

At 16, Monty joined the delayed entry, dive-farer program, to become a US Navy SEAL. He proudly served his country, twice awarded the Bronze Star with combat Valor designation. From the defense contracting sector, he led the Navy’s SEAL Mentorship Program and the BUD/S Preparatory Program - the first two steps in the SEAL candidates' training pipeline. Monty then managed executive protection details for Forbes 400 families, as well as a 614,000 acre eco resort. For the past five years, Monty has passionately supported the veteran community through non-profit organizations; with Higher Ground, he is honored to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and military sexual trauma. As Executive Director of VetToCEO, he is privileged to help veterans learn critical business skills. Because Monty prefers “and” to “or”, he also works with numerous for-profits across the country, serving in such roles as Director of Veterans in Business with PrimePay, marketing and leadership with American Revolution Vodka, and workplace violence/active shooter training with Trident Shield. When not working, Monty enjoys the outdoors with family, pets or a dirt bike.

Sarah started developing websites in 2008. She soon realized that most clients need help with all aspects of digital marketing, including social media marketing, SEO, Google AdWords campaigns, geo-targeting, video production, application development, and content editing. Sarah went back to the drawing board to study social media marketing, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and keyword application. Today Sarah not only specializes in the creation of websites but also assists in managing her clients’ social media sites and Google Ads initiatives. She has a keen understanding of how these various elements work together and the experience to know that a great digital marketing team comprises members with a diverse but specific set of skills.

Don Mathern, owner of Idaho Insurance Specialists, began his insurance career in Montana in 1969. He started out with American Mutual Insurance Co. Don went to work for American Fidelity Insurance Co. and was the company representative in Montana, Idaho and Oregon. He then transferred to Boise, Idaho to work for American Fidelity and then joined the Marsh McLennan agency. In 1989 Don started his own company, Idaho Insurance Specialists as an independent agency. He helps all his clients on an annual basis to review their plans to make sure the plan fits his client’s need.