Las Vegas, Nevada Project
Project Lead Mentor: Jeff Pohlmann
Co Lead Mentor: Kris Ludwiszewski
Project location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Year project founded: 2021
Mentors on this team: 11
Children mentored to date: 16
Children to be mentored in 2025: 6
Local foster care partners: Currently searching for local foster care connections and programs.
Local companies that support this project: Currently searching for local partners and community support.
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Fish Tales From the Raleigh, NC project!
"And there I was.......," is how you start a good fish story, according to our newly trained mentees in Raleigh, North Carolina! Last summer, while our Raleigh Project was having a slower fishy day, they taught their mentees how to tell a GOOD fishing story....
I’m bringing The Mayfly Project to Nevada because I would like to help the sport of fly fishing grow in my community, and teach the next generation about fly fishing! Fly fishing is not only good for kids in foster care to experience, but they will learn how they can make an impact on their local waters and community.
Project Mentors
JEFF POHLMANN, LEAD MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
Relocated to Las Vegas ~ 5 years ago. Globally served as a Marine prior to embarking on a career in consulting and sales. Fished very frequently in my youth while growing up in Missouri and learned to fly fish around the age of 13. My wife and I take advantage of the diverse outdoor experiences available in the Las Vegas valley. We love to camp, fish, hike and explore new areas. TMP helps hone my skills and offer meaningful experiences that shape young lives.
MICHELLE LOPEZ, MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
A San Diego native, Michelle is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara, where she received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science and Education. During college, Michelle spent her time making the community eco-friendlier and fighting food insecurity. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and appreciating the sunshine. Michelle is excited to not only be a Mayfly Project mentor, but to show the importance of being outdoors and appreciating the environment!
JEFF KING, MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
I was born and raised in Southern California, and I moved to southern Nevada over 2 decades ago. I was a chef on the Vegas strip for over 10 years. Through the influence of my Finnish uncle, I learned how to fly fish in our local ponds, Lake Mojave and Lake Mead. I am proud to be a mentor for The Mayfly Project, I really try to be of service in our community. If we all did one kind deed a day, we would change the world to a better place in no time.
JASON DUVANIEWICZ, MENTOR
Henderson, Nevada
Hello, I’m Jason Dubaniewicz and a US Navy retiree. I was born in Yokosuka, Japan into a military family and grew up in various states throughout the east and west of US. I am married with three grown children and one grandson. Upon retiring in 2017, I moved back to Las Vegas where I have resided since. My hobbies include fishing, fly tying, camping, cooking, photography, reading (history/politics), and involvement of veteran organizations. I am an avid fan of football, hockey, and soccer. I also love to travel and explore new places and and of course take a fishing rod with me on my adventures.
News & Events
2024 impact!
Take a look at the impact we had in 2024! Thank you to everyone for making this possible. From donors and sponsors, to advisors and mentors, we could not do this without all of YOU! Stay in the loop with news, events, and updates from The Mayfly Project[ninja_form...
A closer look at the Roanoke, Virginia project impact!
Scott Barrier, the lead mentor for the Roanoke, Virginia project, talks with News10 about the benefits and lasting impact fly fishing can have on foster youth. Scott and the amazing mentors in Roanoke are doing amazing work! Check out the article and video below!...
Clean Up from Hurricane Helene, Mentor Highlight!
We’re honored to highlight one of our mentors who is not only a huge asset to TMP in Boone, North Carolina, but has been a hero in her community during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, 2024. Her name is Kelly McCoy—she is known in her community as the ‘Rivergirl’—a...
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