Degree in Recreation with an Emphasis on Outdoor Adventure Education Wilderness First Responder Leave No Trace Master Educator CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) Behavioral First Responder Mental Health First Aid PSIA Adaptive Level 3 certification PSIA Child Specialist 1 AIARE Level 1 (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) Colorado State River Guide BICP Adaptive Level 1 A pretty darn good DJ if you ask Chris Read "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." Where were you born and/or raised? I was born and raised in a city called Sikeston, located in the boot heel of Missouri. Why did you choose to work with people with disabilities? Years ago I had no clue that adaptive outdoor recreation existed. Almost out of college I was looking for my first real guiding job and stumbled upon an Adaptive program in Minnesota. There I discovered a passion for this field and have worked in it ever since. How did you come to work with the ASC? How long have you been here? I came to ASC for a winter internship following college. I enjoyed the winter at ASC so much that I interned again the following summer and have been involved in the program in varying capacities ever since. Contact richard@adaptivesports.org 970-349-2296, ext 114
