Our team.

MAx Romey

Founder, Artist & Director

  • Max is a graduate of Western Washington University where he studied filmmaking at their Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies. His junior year he premiered his first award-winning feature length documentary, 3022ft. After graduating he turned his attention to documentary shorts fusing cinematography with bright whimsical watercolor and animation to create the films he wished existed.

    He founded Trailbound Sketches in 2020 to connect people to the planet by sharing his trailside sketching adventures. Ever since, he has connected with people from all around the world through his vibrant Instagram community, acclaimed documentaries and impactful brand collaborations with those who prioritize environmentally sustainable practices.

    Max is a Protect Our Winters Creative Alliance Member and has presented and spoken on the topic of art citizenship. Illustrating how the arts and film break down complex environmental issues, making them more easily understood by a broader audience. Speaking to local and global leaders at in-person and online events across the globe, including the UN Sustainable Destinations Summit held in 2022 in Mallorca. Furthermore, his work has been featured in countless film festivals and media outlets..

    Under Max’s guidance, Trailbound Sketches has since grown into a production studio and engaging community. Where his team produces impactful nonfiction films, dynamic watercolor tutorials with environmental education woven into each lesson and beautiful products featuring his colorful artwork.

    He is a father, husband and endurance athlete who has visually shown the world that anything is possible if you are willing to make that first scary mark. Max is also dyslexic and reminds people every day it’s ok if you don’t see the world like everyone else, there is room for you! There are no typos or misspellings in art!

    ✈ Based in Anchorage Alaska

Jennifer Langille

Showrunner & Producer

  • Jennifer is a graduate of the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine with Bachelors of Sciences in Marine Biology and Medical Biology, with a minor in Art History. She held a career as a Senior Associate Scientist in Biomedical Research before pivoting into adventure sports communications and visual storytelling.

    Prior to joining Trailbound Sketches, she had worked independently and collaboratively with news media outlets and private organizations to produce and distribute local, regional and/or nationally impactful nonfiction narratives. In addition, designed story-driven communications to expand the reach of nonprofit organizations focused on connecting at-risk youth to the outdoors (snowsports & watersports specifically).

    Jennifer brings to the Trailbound Team over 20 years of story development and research. Digital video process and production. In-depth knowledge of filmmaking software, production processes and budgeting. File management. Business management, team leadership, project management, and creative problem solving. Videography, photography and editing. Graphic design, illustration and website design/management. Creative and technical writing. Public speaking and corporate presentations.

    What she loves most about working with Trailbound is the opportunity to reconnect with her childhood passion for environmental stewardship and education through creative storytelling.

    ✈ Based on a farm in Upstate New York

    📌 Jennifer oversees customer care and the smile behind the replies to your emails!

Caroline Staudt

Research & Development

  • Caroline Staudt is a graduate of Brown University, where she competed on the track and cross country teams, and the University of Michigan Law School. She began her career as a corporate attorney and then spent close to a decade running her own real estate business.

    When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she made a professional jump to focus her experience and skills where the need feels most urgent — making the planet a just and livable place for the next generation.

    Caroline’s work is focused on helping individuals and organizations increase their climate shadows (not to be confused with their carbon footprints) by focusing on three areas:

    Advising on direct action individuals/organizations can take such as thinking about their consumption of things and resources. This work ranges from writing and advising on consumer behavior to conceiving of a communications plan for her local community to promote home electrification and adoption of clean energy.

    Speaking out and advocating for systemic change. This includes municipal outreach around revising energy codes as well as corporate campaigns targeting the environmental impact of athletic brands through The Green Runners.

    Promoting positive civic behavior. In 2024, this effort is largely focused on working with Max and the Trailbound Sketches team to raise awareness around climate issues and get out the vote in advance of the November election.

    Though not an artist herself, Caroline understands the enormous impact of visual storytelling through film and painting. She is honored to be working with Max as he uses his immense artistic talent to drive forward the climate impact projects that Caroline is so passionate about.

    Caroline is a dual Swedish/American citizen and considers both countries home. She lives with her husband, two pre-teen children, and elderly dog.

    Outside of her work on climate issues, Caroline is an ultramarathoner and loves the balance of trying to push the pace in a race while still taking the time to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.

    ✈ Based outside Boston, Massachusetts