Our Team
Thomas Roland
CEO Q-Courage, Outdoor Instructor, Project Developer
Thomas Roland is an entrepreneur. he’s has a pilot's license and rope access certification.
With over 25 years of experience in team building and event development, Thomas has been involved in nearly every aspect of the outdoor world, whether it's kayaking, climbing, skiing, paragliding, or sailing, Thomas has pursued it.
Thomas has explored the world like no other. Today, his great passion is his motocross bike, with which he has traveled through many countries in Africa. Thomas is also a father of four children aged 6-18.
For Thomas, there is no task that is impossible to solve. His greatest strength is that he can take the most peculiar ideas and turn them into reality. Among other things, he has built nearly half of the climbing parks in Denmark. His many ideas and years in the industry have made him one of the most experienced professionals in the event industry in Denmark. Give Thomas a call and ask if your idea is possible.
Email: Thomas@q-courage.com
Phone: +45 22698960
Helmut M Heidtmann
Outdoor instructor, Frogman, Project developer
Helmut has a great passion and experience in developing people, fostering positivity in challenging situations. He has the tools to strengthen individuals and wholeheartedly engage in teams.
Helmut has been a Danish frogman for 10 years, including 3 years as an instructor, selecting and developing new frogmen, Helmut possesses a remarkable ability to infuse storyline and commitment into all events.
Helmut M. Heidtmann was born and raised in Puerto Rico, Caribbean. He is a father of 3 boys. In his spare time, he engages in activities with his children such as surfing, outdoor camping, fishing, and coaching a youth handball team. His greatest asset is his positive mindset and his ability to teach and provide others with a great experience.
Email: Helmut@q-courage.com
Phone: +45 30498371
Andreas Lyman
Outdoor instructor, Engineer, Project developer
Andreas Lyman has worked as a Danish Frogman for 7 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in outdoor recreation and he is a production engineer. He loves working with human development through understanding our behavior and why we make decisions as we do. Andreas is also a passionate logistician and works as an engineer in logistics and project management. He loves to assist with emergency and disaster logistics.
"Action creates attitude. Attitude does not create action" ...Andreas always says.
Andreas has 2 boys age 8 and 11. In his spare time he often takes them to the outdoors. Andreas is also a scout leader. He loves mountain-,rock- and ice climbing, skiing, and mountain biking. In general, he enjoys being in nature. Andreas is educated ski-, mountain bike-, and climbing instructor. He also works with thoughts from nature therapy.
Email: andreas@q-courage.com Phone: +45 25854180
Jacob Klaris-Jensen
Team Developer, Speaker, Facilitator, and Expedition Leader
Jacob Klaris-Jensen has over 20 years of experience as a teacher and communicator. Jacob is driven by working with people, particularly in fostering their relationships, psychological safety within their teams, and their mutual trust in each other. Jacob guides, and leads people to realize their dreams and goals, often in mountains and wilderness far from civilization.
Jacob has a background as a sergeant in the military, he is also educated as school teacher, and has been an outdoor entrepreneur since 2014. He is a certified UIAA rock climbing instructor, has worked as a canoe and first aid instructor, and has taken several courses in Mountain and Expedition Medicine. Jacob is a mountaineer with over 120 ascents to his name and has been on mountaineering expeditions in Africa, South America, and the Himalayas.
Jacob is a father of twins and loves spending time with his family in nature. He enjoys fishing, hiking, skiing, climbing, and plenty of campfires!
Email: info@q-courage.com
Phone: +45 20767452
Lars Bukkehave
Adventurer, Guide, Adventure Racer, Project Developer
Lars Bukkehave is a dedicated adventurer. He has spent most of his life exploring the unknown, guiding others through demanding terrain, and sharing his passion for the wild and the beautiful. He holds a Master of Science degree in Human Physiology.
Lars has competed at the highest level in Adventure Race for years, including multiple victories in World Cups, the European Championship, and the Patagonia Expedition Race.
Lars is both an athlete, an inspirer, and a speaker with over 150 lectures on topics such as Adventure Race, adventure, and high-performance teams. Among his achievements, Lars and his partner Maria were the first to cross Greenland on skis from south to east, completing the journey in 44 days without support.
With many years of experience in outdoor courses and leading corporate groups on unique trips worldwide, Lars also contributes to organizing Adventure Races globally. He is based in Bergen, Norway.
Email: Info@q-courage.com