Chris an Associate Director at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. He is also the Program Director for the Team Develo
pment Center at Shaver’s Creek and is an instructor for the Recreation Parks and Tourism Management Department at Penn State University. Chris has delivered challenge course training and team development programs for schools, university groups, corporations, and professional sports teams that strengthen relationships, motivate growth and develop leaders. He regularly presents internationally at conferences where he shares innovative programming and activity ideas. Chris co-authored the Second Edition of the High 5 Guide: Challenge Course Operating Procedures for the Thinking Practitioners as well as the Ubuntu Activity Guide. He has held leadership roles in both the Association for Experiential Education(AEE) and the Association for Challenge Course Technology(ACCT).
Association Affiliations:
2023 – present: High 5 Adventure Learning Center, Board of Directors
2023 – present: Leadership: Centre County, Board of Directors
2011- 2022: Association for Challenge Course Technology, Vendor Accreditation Panel; Secretary
2011-2016 Association for Experiential Education Northeast Regional Advisory Council; Chair
2009-2011 Association for Experiential Education Northeast Regional Conference: Workshop Coordinator and Conference Convenor