Outdoor and hiking maniac. Honored with California Outdoor Hall of Fame award, 2009. PH.D. Education, emphasis on wilderness education. Mendocino, California, resident since 1949. California Marine Life Protection Initiative North Coast Stakeholder; Mendocino County MPA Collaborative member; President, Mendocino Fire Protection District. North Coast Marine Protection Consultant for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Retired secondary educator with 35 years teaching experience. Co-founder of the School of Natural Resources, Mendocino High School, Mendocino, California. Father of two brilliant children and one off-the-chart-smart grandson; married since 1971 to the most special and beautiful person in my life.