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Our Staff

Our dedicated staff oversee everything from donations and fund management to local volunteer opportunities and nonprofit workshops. They act as a consistent resource for local nonprofits and continually work to support the all valley organizations.

Tim Adams
Tim Adams
Executive Director
Claire Vitucci
Claire Vitucci
Marketing & Communications
Brian Thysell
Brian Thysell
Program Manager
Tim Adams
Tim Adams
Executive Director
Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Foundation after having served as the Executive Director of Teton Valley Trails and Pathways for 11 years. Tim started his nonprofit career while attaining his undergraduate degree at Humboldt State University and has spent the last 30 years continuing his goal to give back to society.  He worked for the North Carolina Outward Bound School, Yosemite Institutes (now Nature Bridge), and YMCA of the East Bay serving in positions from Instructor to Director.  Along the way, he achieved a Graduate Degree in Experiential Education, served on multiple boards, helped establish two nonprofits from the ground up, and most significantly met his wife, Shawn. Over 13 years ago, Tim, Shawn, and their two sons moved to Teton Valley from the Bay Area. Their goal was to move to a locale in which they could connect with the community and be proud to raise their sons. Teton Valley met that vision then and continues to remind them of its truly special nature.  As Tim began his tenure at TVTAP, Shawn established an infant through pre-school education center in Jackson. Their sons integrated easily and have grown into engaged citizens who enjoy participating in cross country, hockey, skiing, camping, and baseball.  In Tim’s own words, “We are so proud to live here and look forward to supporting our community for many years to come.” Tim believes there is no better organization that can help bridge our nonprofits with support and further their endeavors than the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.
Claire Vitucci
Claire Vitucci
Marketing & Communications

Claire Vitucci is consistently awed by the supportive community and natural beauty that are the foundation of Teton Valley. She appreciates using her marketing and systems skills to benefit the community at large through the Community Foundation’s supporting role in Teton Valley. In this position, she works closely with local nonprofits to advance their work and influence positive change locally. Claire serves as a nonprofit liaison, general & financial administrator, and marketing & communications manager.

This role serves as a meaningful insert into the community she both loves and admires. She appreciates being part of such an illustrious team and enjoys marketing, sharing and supporting the many benefits of Teton Valley’s nonprofits and the generosity of our community members’ volunteerism and philanthropy.

Claire graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula in 2002 with a B.F.A. in Photography and a B.A. in French.  While much of her youth was spent in Teton Valley, she returned to put down her own roots in 2008. In her free time, she enjoys making art and recreating outside with her daughter and friends. You can learn more at www.clairevitucci.com.

Brian Thysell
Brian Thysell
Program Manager

It’s been nearly 30 years, but Brian can still see the incredulous look on District Court Judge Sommerville’s face when he told him that he was planning to give up a respected and coveted position as his law clerk and exchange it for a backpack to work in wilderness programs.  As their conversation progressed, he came to understand Brian’s passion for the power of these types of educational experiences and the transformative opportunities they can provide individuals; the Judge’s look of skepticism shifted to one of support. Brian remains fully dedicated to that choice today.

Brian’s nonprofit career began at the North Carolina Outward Bound School, followed by Yosemite National Institutes (now NatureBridge) and the Yosemite Fund (now the Yosemite Conservancy). During his tenure at these organizations, he served in a wide range of positions – Instructor, Program Director, Special Projects Manager and Interim Executive Director.  He has also worked in the for-profit sector as Director of Operations for a publishing company in San Jose, CA.  All of these organizations share a common thread – they provide transformative opportunities for individuals.  And that passionate thread continues for Brian as he becomes a member of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley team.  He is thrilled to live in Teton Valley and support the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts to effectively invest in ideas and people.

Brian graduated from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis with B.A. in Political Science and later earned a J.D. degree at the William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law) in St. Paul, Minnesota.  In his spare time, Brian is an avid mountain biker and telemark skier.

Tin Cup Business Challengers

Wilkinson-Montesano Builders
RAD Curbside
CityPass
VH Builders
460º Bread
Wildwood Room
Broulim’s
Teton Valley Realty
Teton County Firefighters Local 4667
Lucey Electric
Cryo Therapy
Tributary
Garlic Fete
First American Title Company
Sage Realty Group
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates
Jackson’s Spa Service
Idaho National Laboratory – Battelle Energy Alliance
22 Designs
McDonald’s
Heimerl Beard St. Clair Attorneys
Teton Aviation
Winter Winds Farm
Jackson Hole Sotheby’s
Talbot Electric
Forage Bistro & Lounge
Barrels & Bins
Chevron
Summit Self-Storage
Chasing Paradise
Cottonwood Dental Care
Fall River
General Laundry Co.
Royal Wolf
Motorsport Solutions, LLC
Peaked Sports
Silver Star
Wells Fargo
Harmony Design & Engineering
Riverbend Builders
Grand Teton Floor & Window Coverings
Victor Emporium
Teton Valley Magazine
Teton Fasteners
Chircop & Associates
Pfizer
Purveyors of Wine
Teton Bail Bonds

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189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422

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