Jack Kelemen
Board Member
Jack Kelemen brings military leadership, operational expertise, and a deep belief in the transformative power of challenge to the Adaptive Adventures Board of Directors. A former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Jack served seven years on active duty leading soldiers in high-stakes environments, where he developed a lasting respect for resilience, teamwork, and mission-focused execution.
Today, Jack serves as a General Manager in the traffic safety and infrastructure industry, leading multi-state manufacturing, rental, distribution, and sales operations across Colorado and Wyoming. With full P&L responsibility, he focuses on disciplined execution, financial stewardship, and scalable growth in complex operational environments. He holds an MBA from the University of Denver, where he concentrated in business analytics and served as Class President, combining strategic thinking with data-driven decision making.
Jack’s connection to Adaptive Adventures is both personal and philosophical. As a veteran and lifelong outdoor athlete, he has experienced firsthand how physical challenge, community, and the outdoors can restore confidence and purpose. He is passionate about expanding access to adaptive sports for Veterans and civilians alike, ensuring that physical limitations never define opportunity.
On the Board, Jack brings a strategic lens, operational rigor, and a long-term mindset focused on sustainability and growth. He is honored to support Adaptive Adventures’ mission to empower athletes of all abilities and strengthen the communities that surround them.
Outside of work and service, Jack is an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast who believes that some of life’s most important lessons are learned on trails, peaks, and in shared challenge.