Founder & CEO
Originally from Waterbury, VT and after graduating from University of Vermont with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Roy headed out West to pursue the dream of being a professional free-skier. In 2006, Roy suffered a life-altering injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down and was the catalyst to the creation of High Fives. Roy turned the financial and community support of his own recovery into a ‘pay-it-forward’ adventure with the creation of High Fives Non-Profit Foundation. He was named the “Spirit Inspires” award from disabled sports USA in 2011 and once held the world record for the most high fives in a 24 hour period. He lives in Reno, NV with his girlfriend Alana Nichols and son Gunnar and enjoys finding fun in everything he does.
STAFF MEMBER: 2009-Present
East Coast Development Director
Jesse Murphy served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors since 2013, but he has been a supporter throughout the history of the organization. He has been involved in the ski industry since the 90s working with brands like Lange, Dynastar and others. Now he is a part owner of Vermont North Ski Shops in Warren, Vermont at the base of Sugarbush Resort. He’s a big part of the exceptional growth of the Foundation, and will help initiate the establishment of an East Coast Healing Center.
STAFF MEMBER: 2015-Present
Operations & Media Manager
Becca is the first High Fives employee born and bred on the west coast, but she’s left her footprints and first tracks all over the globe. She is a celebrated big mountain skier, having once held the title of North Face Young Gun award at the Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships before attending Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Becca first offered her linguistic and artistic savvy to the Foundation as Social Media Manager and now has evolved into overseeing operations.
STAFF MEMBER: 2014-Present
Program Manager
STAFF MEMBER: 2019-Present
High Fives Athlete Team Manager
STAFF MEMBER: 2019-Present
Events & Partners Manager
STAFF MEMBER: 2019-Present
Events & Marketing Coordinator
STAFF MEMBER: 2020-Present
Shipping & Inventory Coordinator
STAFF MEMBER: 2019 – Present
CR Johnson Healing Center Trainer
STAFF MEMBER: 2020 – Present
Admin Assistant
STAFF MEMBER: 2020 – Present
Accounting and Donor Relationship Manager
Amy earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Economics from the University of Reno, NV and two associate degrees from Lassen College, in Accounting Principles and Business Administration. A mother of three spectacular children, Amy enjoys attending music festivals, visiting anywhere with a beach, hiking (aka rock hunting), traveling and having as much fun as possible. Amy joined High Fives with the intentions of giving back to society. As the eldest daughter of an Army Special Forces Veteran and mother of a year-round athlete, for her, the High Fives Foundation was an ideal place to apply her many talents.
STAFF MEMBER: 2019-Present
Camp Organizer
Jeff’s history also traces back to the East Coast where a passion for the outdoors started at a young age. His background in adventure sports comes from years as a professional skier, mountain bike racer, following the 100th Tour De France from start to finish (with Crystal on their honeymoon), surfing, and participation in other adventures that span the globe. With over 25 years of experience in the action sports industry and countless trips around the world, his passion for adventure runs deep. Jeff has guided friends and professional athletes over the years to many iconic locations in search of the next powder run, smooth flowing single track, surf destinations and European cols. His involvement with the High Fives Foundation spans years and has been a long time supporter. Over the last couple of years Jeff has been organizing and leading the surf camps to Maui and Ventura. Jeff is excited to continue his support of the foundation by building more camps, assisting the athletes in all aspects while at the camps and encouraging new goals to be reached. When in Tahoe, you can usually find Jeff & Roy riding single track deep into the woods!
STAFF MEMBER: 2016-Present