Creating Authentic Community with Mike Knopp at RIVERSPORT Foundation
On this episode, I’m joined by Mike Knopp, Executive Director at RIVERSPORT Foundation, to learn how Mike is using outdoor recreation as a vehicle for uniting his local community.
Outdoor sports was a hobby of Mike’s, even as his professional journey saw him moving toward a career as a lawyer. His legal training served him well in several appearances before the city council in Oklahoma City, where he secured funds to reinvigorate the Oklahoma River. After this success, he left the legal profession behind, and Mike’s hobby became his new career.
Mike works to get the community involved in all of his organization's programming. Bringing together diverse groups of people of all ages and backgrounds helps Mike deliver a truly authentic outdoor experience. With world-class professionals leading courses and natural resources to rival the world’s best rivers, Mike is bringing together an urban population around a shared love of the outdoors. It’s an outstanding example of what a hospitality community can be.
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