
Joe Mornini
Executive Director
Joe began kayaking at the age of 30…. So in 2022 he had been paddling for 40 years – you do the math….
He is an ACA Level 4 Instructor and spent 40 years as a teacher and counselor for at risk youth and their families.
He cofounded Team River Runner with Mike McCormick in 2004. These days all he cares about is to get “Butts in Boats!!”
email: joe@teamriverrunner.org

Michael Plourde
Programs Director
Michael Plourde, AKA “UM” is a US Army Veteran and experienced Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Previously he was the lead paddle sports instructor for the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) for the Metro Denver Team.
Mike is an ACA Level 4 Instructor that has been with TRR since 2011. He started as a participant, and transitioned into other roles, such as Visually Impaired guide, kayak instructor and chapter co-coordinator for TRR Denver from 2015 – 2018.
Now he has moved on to be the Development Director for Team River Runner.
email: michael.plourde@teamriverrunner.org