Rivers, Rails, and Reels

Meet the Production Team!

Meet the people behind the scenes—organizers, builders, storytellers, and volunteers helping bring Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days to life.
Want to join the team? We’d love to have you.

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Team Members
If you see someone you recognize, tell them thank you—this tradition runs on community effort.
Bradly Shepherd

Bradly Shepherd

Entertainment Coordinator

Matthew Hewlett

Matthew Hewlett

Executive Director

I got my start at Bohemia Mining Days in 2019 with the Jail Cell Photobooth and helped with the Art Show we hosted that year. Each year since, the Jail Cell Photobooth has been a favorite among the citizens of Cottage Grove. In 2024, I stepped up to lead the Spirit of BMD celebration to ensure the event continued. Now, I am the Executive Director of Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Cottage Grove's history, fostering community engagement, and inspiring future leaders through the annual festival and year-round initiatives.

Sylvia Kitterman

Sylvia Kitterman

Volunteer Coordinator

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✨ Executive Director ✨

Matthew Hewlett

Matthew Hewlett

I got my start at Bohemia Mining Days in 2019 with the Jail Cell Photobooth and helped with the Art Show we hosted that year. Each year since, the Jail Cell Photobooth has been a favorite among the citizens of Cottage Grove. In 2024, I stepped up to lead the Spirit of BMD celebration to ensure the event continued. Now, I am the Executive Director of Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Cottage Grove's history, fostering community engagement, and inspiring future leaders through the annual festival and year-round initiatives.