Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Paul S. Hardersen, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Founding Partner. Dr. Hardersen is an experienced traveler who has spanned the globe through the course of his life thus far. Whether it be throughout the U.S., the ~35 trips to Hawaii, or internationally to a variety of European countries (England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Romania), the Middle East (Israel, Jordan), Asia (Singapore), Mexico, and the Caribbean, Dr. Hardersen has the travel savvy and business sense to lead Trouvaille. With additional careers in science and education, and now travel, Dr. Hardersen is combining all three areas to best leverage Trouvaille's focus, activities, and growth. As a university professor, Dr. Hardersen earned a university-level professional teaching award lin 2013 from the University of North Dakota. He is also an active planetary scientist whom regularly publishes world-class scientific research with an emphasis on main-belt asteroids, their compositions, and the information they can tell us about the early solar system. Dr. Hardersen is also a well-known foodie with a foodie trademark and blog (Astrofoodie) who will also soon contribute his entrepreneurial drive and enthusiasm to the development of a casual, upscale lobster restaurant and franchise concept.
James Mueller, Trip Host. James serves as a Trouvaille host for our Ireland and Isle of Man cultural adventures. His story began 20 years ago with a simple question: "Do you want to go to Ireland?". At the time, James was a post-graduate who enjoyed Irish ceili dancing on the side. Who would have guessed that one request by his then-dance instructor to plan and execute their first trip would lead to over 100,000 miles of driving through Ireland, plus excursions to England, Scotland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Austria? Now a certified Irish dance instructor and adjudicator, Jim shares his 20 years of travel experience in Europe with Trouvaille.
Sarah Nolan-Hardersen, Administration. Mrs. Nolan-Hardersen originates from England, has lived much of her life in New Zealand and Australia, and emigrated to the U.S. in 2016. Her background is primarily in public health, community programs, and sustainable development. She assists Trouvaille by assisting in the development of company policies, graphic arts design, and blogging.