Through outdoor challenges and on-campus coursework, students develop teamwork skills and strength of character.
Character Quest

Contact Us

If you would like more information about Character Quest, please contact Jason Ramirez, Associate Dean of Students at Carthage, at (262) 551-5800 or by e-mail.

Dean Matthews, '84
"Gold Six"
Owner of Character Quest
characterquest@gmail.com

Derek Matthews, '10
"Black Six"
Director of Media Relations
characterquestDM@gmail.com

Jason Ramirez
Associate Dean of Students
262-551-5800
jramirez@carthage.edu

Gary Williams, '96
Associate Director of Athletics
262-551-5763
gw@carthage.edu

Nick Winkler
Assistant Dean of Students
262-551-5800
nwinkler@carthage.edu

For questions regarding the Character Quest Alumni Fund, please contact:

Lauren Hansen, '10
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
262-551-5816
lhansen@carthage.edu

Incredible Experience

"I felt as though it would be a great opportunity to expand, develop and define the leadership skills I already have. The experience was incredible, and working through the toughest of circumstances as a team was very satisfying."


— Brett Harmeling, '10
Majoring in Education


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