Tim Wayne Medvetz

Founder & President
Expedition Leader

Tim Medvetz is Founder and President of The Heroes Project. Tim oversees all of The Heroes Projects activities and maintains direct involvement with all of our wounded warriors. He is also our lead mountain guide on all past, present and future expeditions with our soldiers and handles all logistics that our entailed in making sure these trips are a success. Prior to founding The Heroes Project Tim was the featured climber on the hit Discovery Channel series Everest "Beyond The Limits" for two seasons and a four part series titled "After The Climb". Before he embarked on his climbing endeavors he had a successful career selling and building custom motorcycles for hollywoods elite in Los Angeles California. He also is a certifide scuba diver, skydiver ,hanglider, well trained in muay thai boxing and brazilian gracie jui jitsu and holds a wilderness first aid nols certification and a leave no trace principles trainer certificate as well and of course with a summit of mount everest in 2007 under his belt he is prepared for anything life has to throw at him. He has also spoken at numerous corporate seminars as an inspirational adventure speaker. Born in the great state of New Jersey, he now currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Richard Stark

Co-Founder
Founder/CEO, Chrome Hearts

With a philosophy that often takes him in the opposite direction to where everyone else is going, Richard Stark's singular vision is the tapestry behind Chrome Hearts. Starting out as an apprentice to a woodworker and a craftsman in a leather tannery, Richard could never find the exact quality leather motorcycle riding-gear he and his friend sought after, so in 1985, Richard began making them himself. Spawned by his passion and appreciation of the lifestyle, his designs quickly became the ultimate badge of credibility among motorcycle enthusiasts and musicians alike. Since then, Richard has nurtured this style and evolved Chrome Hearts into a global luxury label that optimizes his own maverick spirit.

A simple credo steers Richard's purpose - just the creation and production of furniture, accessories and clothing. At a time when designers are often their own best spokesperson, he shirks this stardom and distances himself from the industry's expectations, rarely being photographed or interviewed by the press. Instead, Richard places his focus on the intensive design process - each piece becoming an extension of his unique creative intention. This elusive sense of mystery has only intrigued editors and customers alike, adding cachet to the international arbiter of style.

Despite his anti-establishment stance, Richard has garnered many notable achievements including CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year Award, a recognition for which he was not familiar with when bestowed. Unfazed by his own gravity in the design world, Richard's creations continue to taunt the opposing principles of classicism and rebellion quietly revolutionizing the industry that claims him as a member.

Scott Rosen

Co-Founder
COO Equinox Fitness Clubs

Scott Rosen is Chief Operating Officer for Equinox Fitness Clubs, the leading operator of upscale fitness clubs and spas in the country, with 50 locations in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, Miami and Dallas.

Equinox is the Co-Founder of Cycle for Survival, an indoor cycling event founded in 2007 that has raised several million dollars for cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mr. Rosen is their Executive Sponsor. Additionally, he was named "Sportsman of the Year" by Jeremy's Heroes for his significant fundraising efforts. The organization's name sake, Jeremy Logan Glick, was one of the courageous passengers aboard United's Flight 93. On September 11, 2001, Jeremy thwarted the terrorist's plans and prevented his hijacked plane from striking its intended target in Washington, D.C. Their vision is to ensure that all children have the opportunity to improve themselves and their communities through organized sports.

Previously Mr. Rosen served as Chief Financial Officer of J. Crew Group and was Vice President of Finance at Liz Claiborne, Inc. Mr. Rosen serves on the Board of Directors at dEliA*s, Inc.

Scott was born in New York, NY. He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Buffalo and is a Certified Public Accountant.

JJ Hendershot

Special Events Director

JJ is a Group Fitness Manager for Equinox Fitness Clubs. She has dedicated the last 10 years of her life to physical and mental well being through positive thinking, fitness, and community support. She holds a Master's Degree in Education and numerous fitness certifications. She is also a fitness instructor, a motivational speaker, a lululemon ambassador, a wife, and a mother.

When faced with the challenges of caring for a family member with a lifelong illness, JJ committed to prove that many physical and mental obstacles can be overcome through the sheer power of a determined human spirit. Utilizing motivational skills and positive messaging, JJ has personally put together numerous fundraisers to back worthy causes, both financially and emotionally, focused on "PerseVerance". She has personally spear headed raising the much needed funds for numerous organizations including the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, Sparky and the Gang Animal Shelter, and many individuals who needed assistance due to life altering hardships.

Her energy and enthusiasm have earned her numerous awards and recognition, but most importantly to JJ, have allowed her to repeatedly give back to this country in which she so strongly believes in. PerseVerance is the backbone of The Heroes Project which is why JJ Hendershot and The Heroes Project is a perfect partnership.

JJ was Born in New Jersey and now currently resides in Palos Verdes California

Carly Portalupi

Director of Operations

Carly Portalupi has produced some of the top fitness and beauty infomercials seen on TV over the past seven years.

When she's not producing, Carly is in the mountains. She started climbing outside of Los Angeles on Mt. Baldy several years ago but caught real mountain-fever after her first summit of Mt Whitney (14,505') in September, 2011. Within nine months she climbed three of the four highest peaks in the contiguous United States, including two additional Mt. Whitney summits, Mt. Rainier (14,411') in Washington and Mt. Elbert (14,440') in Colorado. She is currently training to climb Cotopaxi (19,347') in Ecuador in July, 2013.

In addition to climbing, Carly also enjoys canyoneering, traveling, and baking. Her passion for travel and experiencing new cultures has taken her to Europe, Africa, and South America.

It's always been important to Carly to give back to her community. She has spent countless hours volunteering with a number of organizations over the years including Habitat for Humanity, Squash Buster, The Boston Living Center and The Santa Monica Ocean Park Community Center. Most recently she produced a public service spot pro-bono for The American Wheelchair Foundation.

Carly was born in Akron, Ohio and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Arts & Design from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

She is excited to be joining The Heroes Project as Director of Operations. The mountains have always proved to be therapeutic to Carly, and she is looking forward to combining her skills and passion to support such a worthy cause