Erik has a long history with canoes. He is a master birchbark canoe builder, and has taken some epic canoe journeys. Erik has also led many instructional projects in affiliation with the Ely, Folk School. Eric lives between the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness and Lake Superior.

Madeline loves canoe country, and worked for Save the Boundary Waters for several years. She is an avid outdoors person, and is an experienced first responder.

John was the founder of the Canoe Museum, and was a professional accountant. He has a deep affinity for canoe culture, and canoe country. John lends his considerable financial accounting experience to the MCM.