Meet the Core Team
Founder-Brett Hollins
The Side Door Foundation was founded by Brett Hollins, who has a personal connection to the mission he champions. Brett's belief in second chances is the cornerstone of the foundation, which aims to provide rehabilitative opportunities to individuals who lack access to them. Brett's personal reformation, crowned by his eventual role as captain of the basketball team at Southern Oregon University, highlights the transformative power of combining education with athletics.
Program Coordinator-Drew Dukeshire
Drew Dukeshire became an advocate for the Side Door Foundation years before it was founded. Through a friendship that was created with Brett Hollins during a mutual period of very challenging circumstances, Drew became a mentor, coach, and friend to anyone pursuing a better life for themselves. During his period of incarceration, Drew facilitated classes, inspired others, and became a personal trainer for Brett preparing him to achieve his dreams of playing collegiate basketball after his release. After completing his sentence, Drew returned home to Portland and began coaching and leading mentorship activities for the youth. Drew currently coaches for Team Lillard and assists with Nike youth programs.
Meet the Board members
Johnnie Gage
Johnnie Gage
Johnnie Gage
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Paul Solomon
Johnnie Gage
Johnnie Gage
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Jack Gray
Johnnie Gage
Jack Gray
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Thao Ha
Shama Wheeler
Jack Gray
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Brek Pilling
Shama Wheeler
Shama Wheeler
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Shama Wheeler
Shama Wheeler
Shama Wheeler
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