Academic Professional Service
SCSU Alcohol Advisory Committee
SCSU Student Experience Self Study Committee
SCSU FYE Foundations of Excellence Committee
First Year Experience Working Group
Advisor - Husky Bass Fishing Club
Advisor - Cycling Club

External Professional Service
Mississippi River Corridor Planning Committee
Mississippi Partners Active Recreation Committee
River Bluffs Regional Park Citizens Committee
WEA Board of Trustees Member (2007-2010)
WEA Presidents Council (2010-present)
Earthday Run Half Marathon Steering Committee
Earthday Run Half Marathon Race Course Director
Vermillion Community College Outdoor Leadership Advisory Board


Professional Affiliations
Association for Outdoor Recreation Education
American Canoe Association - Lifetime Member
National Safe Boating Council
American Whitewater
Leave No Trace
Access Fund
League of American Bicyclists
Bike Alliance of Minnesota
IMBA

Professional Affiliations
Emergency Care & Safety Institute - Training Center
American Safety & Health Institute - Training Center
Awards
ACA Recognition of Service - ACA Midwest Division (2016)
ACA Joe Pina Volunteer of the Year (2014)
SCSU Best Academic Collaboration Award (2012)
WEA Presidents Council (2010)
WEA Frank Lupton Service Award (2010)
MSUAAF Special Incentive Project Award (2008 & 2009)
SIUC W. O’Brien Outstanding Student Nominee (2001)
Midwest Institute Scholarship (1998 & 1999)
AEE International Conference Scholarship (1998)
Michigan Competitive Scholarship (1994 & 1995)
NMU Board of Control Scholarship (1993 & 1994)


Grants
ACA Club Fostered Stewardship Grant (2010)
Camelbak Challenge Grant (2010)
New Belgium Brewing Husky Ride Green Grant (2010)
Access & Opportunity Grant - MORE Program (2011)
Take Me Fishing Grant (2012)


Professional Certifications
Wilderness Medical Associates
  • Wilderness First Responder (expires 2021)

American Canoe Association - Lifetime Member 
  • L3 River Canoe, L3 Coastal Kayak, L4 River Kayak, L1 SUP
  • L2 Essentials of River Canoeing Instructor Trainer
  • L2 Essentials of Canoe Touring Instructor Trainer
  • L2 Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Trainer
  • L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Trainer

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics 
  • Master Educator