About
Kevin currently serves as the Academic Coordinator for Outdoor Pathways and an adjunct professor for courses in Outdoor Recreation. Before coming to SUU Kevin worked at notable companies such as the Disneyland Resort, Trader Joe's, and Rosco Laboratories; he also performed with a Los Angeles improv group and coached a competitive high school improv team for many years. Kevin received two Associate of Arts degrees from Fullerton College; one in English, the other in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Art and Human Expression (which is a mixture of theatre, communication, philosophy, and literature). Here at SUU Kevin has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Outdoor Recreation in Parks & Tourism (with an emphasis in Outdoor Education), another Bachelor of Science degree in History, and a Master's degree in Public Administration (with an emphasis in Student Service). Working with Ryan Paul in 2022, he pioneered SUU's new, interdisciplinary Public Lands and National Parks Studies minor.
Education
Master of Public Administration: Student Services - Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science: Outdoor Recreation in Parks & Tourism - Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science: History - Southern Utah University
Associate of Arts: English - Fullerton College
Associate of Arts: Art and Human Expression - Fullerton College
Certified Interpretive Guide Trainer - National Association for Interpretation
Certified Interpretive Guide - National Association for Interpretation
Fundamentals in Interpretation Certificate - Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands
Wilderness First Responder - Wilderness Medicine Training Center
Leave No Trace Trainer - Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Awards
Influencer Certificate - SUU Division of Student Affairs and Career & Professional Development Center
Outdoor Leadership Award - SUU Outdoors
Pi Alpha Alpha - SUU College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dare to Dream Award - SUU Outdoor Engagement Center
T-Bird Award: Personality of the Year - SUU Student Association
Trailblazer Award - SUU Outdoor Engagement Center
Cast Member of the Month - Disneyland Resort
Employee of the Month - Pacific Juice & Java
Publications
5 Benefits of Getting Outside
5 Tips for Proper Trail Etiquette
The Benefits of Attending SUU: The University of the Parks
Exploring the Landscape of Careers: What to do With a Degree in Outdoor Recreation
Hetch Hetchy: Yosemite's Lost Valley
IIC Celebrates Nearly 100,000 Conservation Hours in 2020
IIC Contributes to President Biden's Civilian Climate Corps
IIC Recieives Accreditation for Excellence in Operations
SUU’s IIC Receives Grant to Improve Zion National Park Trails
University of the Parks: How SUU Engages with Parks and Public Lands
Hobbies
Kevin is a self described National Park Geek and (with the help of his son) has earned Junior Ranger badges at over two dozen NPS sites.