Recreational Services Staff

BS in Kinesiology, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMUCC)
MS in Education, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
I have 4 families – TAMUCC, University of Wisconsin – Superior, Fort Lewis College and my immediate family - wife Stacy, 3 children – Jordan, Savannah, Sawyer
Activities: Canoe, hike, exercise, playing sports, swimming with kids, family camping trips
Favorite Food: Chili dogs (preferably from Wienerschnitzel)
Favorite Quote – ”Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret.“ - Mary Ann Radmacher

BA in Economics, University of Chicago
MS in Sport Management, University Massachusetts

Activities: Avid climber, paddler, cyclists and participate in virtually any other outdoor sport which requires a helmet. Also enjoy international travel having been fortunate to travel and explore our amazing planet—from the scenic vistas of Patagonia to the wilds of Asia and everywhere in between.

Favorite Snack: “Crucial Crunch” (a.k.a GORP)

Permit and Land Use Coordinator of Fort Lewis College
BA School of Hard Knocks

Activities: Mountaineering, skiing, climbing, trail-running, boating, general outdoor enthusiast, spending as much time in wild-places as possible. Being a dad to two amazing boys is also a favorite past-time.

Favorite Food: tacos de pesdado

Outward Bound instructor for the South West Program
B.S. Adventure Recreation from Green Mountain College, VT
1+ years working with OP

Activities: Tele Skiing, Whitewater Kayaking, Rowing rafts down western rivers, Snowboarding, Backpacking, Climbing Mountains, Caving, and going on adventures with friends.

Favorite snack in the field: Starbursts

Nathan VanWilder

B.A. in Outdoor Studies, Alaska Pacific University
Minor in Business Administration, Alaska Pacific University

Activities: I enjoy every activity outside including but not limited to: biking, running, skiing (alpine, skate, and classic), rock climbing, sea-kayaking and pack rafting. I love lightning storms in the backcountry. I also enjoy traveling internationally!

I spend my free time walking in the park and watching sunsets with Intern Jon.

Favorite quote: Live everyday like it is your last.

BA in Leisure Services, Recreational Programming, from University of Northern Iowa
MA in Adult Education, from Drake University

Interests and Hobbies: I am a fan of all sports and large TV’s that broadcast those sports. I am still in pursuit of the perfect couch or recliner to sit in while watching the large TV broadcasting sports. Since moving to the Southwest I am learning to like sushi, although I think we called it “bait” back in Iowa. I enjoy spending time with my dogs even though they shed everywhere. I do own a truck that is currently not running, so don’t ask me to help you move. My wife and I also seem to adopt pets and people when then need a home for a few days (or months).

Favorite Quote: What the freakin' heck! - Brett Davis
Favorite Food: Anything that I don’t cook or clean up.

Intern Jon

BBA in Marketing Texas State University-San Marcos
 
Interest and Hobbies: I love watching and playing football and basketball. I am an avid movie watcher from Carey Grant to Will Ferrell. I want to try to experience Colorado as much as I can while I am here. I enjoy watching sunsets over the mountain range, and taking long walks in the park.

Favorite Show besides Sports Center: Man v Food on the Travel Channel
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys

BA in General Studies, Northern Arizona University
MA in Physical Education, Supervision Management Curriculum, Northern Arizona University

Activities: Avid weight lifter, fisherman, skier and enjoy everything in the outdoors. My wife Cathy and I also like boating and camping as well as traveling to new places.

Favorite Food: Green Chile
Favorite Past Time: Sleeping