Board Member
Board Member
Greg has been a Friends of Ngong Road (FoNR) sponsor since 2011 and a dedicated partner through his work with Wilderness Inquiry, which he founded in 1978. Over the years, he has organized FoNR visits and Kenyan safaris, and volunteered at NRCF’s Summer Camp, leading students on hikes through the Bamboo Forest. A passionate social entrepreneur, Greg enjoys helping nonprofits grow and build sustainable solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University (Collegeville) and an MBA from the University of Minnesota. Greg lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, Patti Thurber.
Responsibilities at FoNR
Greg focuses on strengthening sponsor engagement by creating meaningful opportunities for sponsors to connect directly with FoNR’s mission. He is also passionate about organizational development and advancing sustainable, long-term solutions.
Why I Am Involved with FoNR
My friend Andy Walz introduced me to FoNR when Wilderness Inquiry began organizing trips to Kenya. I was inspired during my first visit in 2011. Although the challenges in Dagoretti were overwhelming, I was deeply moved by the resilience and spirit of the children and the life-changing opportunities FoNR provides. That experience gave me hope and strengthened my commitment to helping expand these opportunities to as many children as possible.