Our Team
Scott Brown - CEO
Scott Brown is a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Veteran and Inshore fly fishing guide.
Outside of being a green beret, Scott pursued a career in the outdoor industry as a fishing guide in his free time. He knew of the therapeutic qualities the outdoors had to offer for him his family after long operational tempos and deployments.
With over 3 years of running trips for VT, Scott has come into contact with over 38 active duty service members and veterans who have participated on VT trips. The outcome of those trips is why he continues his mission to further help his community.
He understands the importance of sacrifice, family, mentorship and the proper care of our natural resources. Scott hopes to pass on his outdoor traditions to his fallen brothers families, his fellow soldiers and anyone else who genuinely needs the great outdoors help in healing their soul or mind.
Curtis Maphis - CFO
Curtis Maphis is a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Veteran with multiple overseas combat tours with 7th group Special Forces..
Shortly after re deploying from Afghanistan Curtis was badly wounded in a hit and run incident. Curtis lost his leg and was forecasted to never return to a ODA. During his recovery, Curtis was able to pursue his life long dream of getting his captains license and start a offshore charter business in Destin FL.
While making a full recovery and successfully building a business in his free time, Curtis chose to get back on a team and redeploy back to combat.
Curtis shortly retired after his last combat deployment and now runs a full time offshore charter fishing business managing two boats.
Curtis has a devout love for Country but has an even deeper passion for family. He spends as much free time as he can with his son Sam , daughter Remington, and his wife Stephanie.
Cameron Cushman - CMO
Cameron Cushman is a filmmaker and producer living in Columbia Missouri. His work has brought him across the country and back many times. Cameron is an experienced and integrity driven professional with a demonstrated history of working in the outdoor industry. Cameron served six years as an Infantryman in the Army before medically retiring from the service.
As a storyteller, he loves capturing moments and creating a story. He believes short films are one of the most important pieces of a brands identity and success and is always looking at helping new and existing businesses and organizations tell their story.
When he is not filming or on the water, he spends time with his family of six, and advocates for those suffering with invisible illnesses by using personal experience and motivational methods.