Who we are
Experience, excellence & engagement define our team.
Colin French
Managing Director
Colin brings with him a wealth of experience in regional and global marketing for Fortune 100 companies. He co-established Journey Development Programs and Kinglake Forest Adventures Camp in 2005 and remarkably rebuilt it after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
🎯 Steering us toward outcome goals every single day
Michelle French
Managing Director
Michelle, along with Colin, has been an integral part of KFA during the 20 years they've run the camp. While she is still very much 'camp mum' to all the crew, her daily responsibilities constantly change! You might find her helping the hospitality girls in the kitchen or running around assisting crew or office staff. Whatever she's doing, Mich is always about welcoming new and past clients with her bubbly personality.
🎯 Energiser bunny with a walkie-talkie and a warm smile
Steve Hamilton
Client Relations
Stephen is a highly motivated facilitation professional with extensive experience in mentoring and training staff in delivering high quality programs to clients. He has an exceptional ability to build and strengthen positive relationships with clients and was previously CEO, and owner, of Wild, Australia’s Wilderness Adventure Magazine and Rock, Australia’s Climbing Magazine.
He headed up Australian Camps Association Membership & Preferred Supplier procurement division and is also an accomplished climber and outdoor professional. Stephen established over 500 first ascents rock-climbing in Australia. He has also climbed major peaks in Europe, Northern Africa, North America and New Zealand.
🎯 Provider of Dad Jokes and Wisdom
Cass Guenther
HR & Culture
Cass keeps our crew connected and coordinated through training, teambuilding, and rostering. New to KFAC but already indispensable, she stepped in with the perfect blend of outdoor recreation, youth work, and operations expertise. Cass is the heart of our culture and operations, making sure everyone – crew, camp participants and camp organisers – thrives.
🎯 Champion of teamwork and good vibes
