MIKE BUCK

P.O. Box 2780

Valdez , Alaska 99686

(907) 831-0493

EDUCATION                

• Ohio University , Athens , OH - Masters of Industrial Arts Education 1987
• Ohio University , Athens , OH - Bachelors of Industrial Arts Education 1976
• Athens High School , Athens , OH 1972                                     
• US Ultralight Association: Basic Flight Instructor Phoenix , AZ   2003
• ATV Safety Institute: Instructor Certification Irvine , CA   1999
• Alaska Mountain Safety Center : Avalanche Training Thompson Pass , AK   1999
• Construction Education Foundation: Millwright Master Trainer, Denver , CO   1995
• Alaska Marine Safety Education Association: Training Instructor, Sitka , AK   1993
• Ship Escort Response Vessel System (SERVS): Basic Training, Valdez , AK   1993
• Coast Guard: Basic Seamanship Valdez , AK   1993
• Emergency Medical Technician: Level 1, Valdez , AK   1985

BUSINESS OWNER 

• Keystone Raft & Kayak Adventures: Founder and President, Guided about 5,000 clients annually on over 20 rivers ranging from Class 1 to Class 5 across Alaska , Valdez , AK   1982 - 2001                
• Remote Access: Guided hundreds of clients annually on ATV and snowmobile tours Valdez , AK   1999 - 2001

EMPLOYMENT            

• Haltness Equipment: Operator, Truck Driver, Construction Laborer Valdez , AK  2002 - Present
• Alaska Snow Safari’s: Snowmobile Back Country Guide Valdez , AK   2001 - Present
• Prince William Sound Community College : Instructor - Millwright, Whitewater Rafting, Snowmobile Mechanics Valdez , AK   1992 - 2002
• Valdez High School: Vocational Instructor - Marine Technology, Snowmobile repair, Automotives, Welding, Small Engines, Drafting, Sheet Metal, Millwright; Wrestling Coach, Weight Training Coach, Class Advisor, Varsity Club Sponsor, Vocational Club Advisor, American Federation of Teachers President, WESC Club Sponsor Valdez , AK   1978 - 1998
• Ohio University : Assistant Wrestling Coach, Weight Room Coordinator, Graduate Industrial Technology Assistant Instructor Athens , OH   1987
• Lancaster High School : Vocational Instructor - Woodworking, Metals, Drafting; Class Advisor, Weight Room Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Wrestling Coach Lancaster , OH   1976 - 1978
• Ohio University : Water Skiing Instructor Athens , OH   1974 - 1976

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

• Valdez Convention & Visitor Bureau (VCVB), Board of Directors
• World Extreme Skiing Championships (WESC), Board of Directors
• Valdez Transportation Commission
• Valdez Area State Parks , Advisory Board
• Valdez Snowmachine Club, Board of Directors
• Valdez Snowmachine Club, Education & Training Coordinator, Instructor for Classes in Avalanche Awareness, Rider Safety' Crevasse Rescue, Glacier Travel,  Survival Equipment, and Trip Planning
• Valdez Search And Rescue, Founder & Coordinator

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Lead Guide,  Iditarod National Millennium Freight Sled Expedition  2004
• Project “RAFT(Russians and Americans For Teamwork)”, Team Alaska Member 1990 - 1991
• Iron Dog (1,100 mile x-country AK snowmobile race) Safety Team  1990
• National Water Ski Jumping Champion  1976
• Ohio University Wrestling Team  1973
• Pioneered many back country snowmobile routes including two expeditions from Valdez to the Canadian boarder via the Bagley Ice Field (420 mile day trip) and more than 50 Valdez to Eureka multi-glacier traverses.
• Over 20,000 miles of AK glacier snowmobile travel experience
• Over 60,000 miles of AK snowmobile experience
• Snowmobile riding in Alaska since 1979

Lisa B. Wax

Tsaina Lodge SR 80

Valdez , AK 99686 (907)835-3500

EDUCATION

University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI

Bachelor of Arts, psychology major (May 1990)

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Honors: James B. Angell Scholar

Golden Key National Honors Society

Class Honors

Cranbrook High School , Bloomfield Hills , MI

Specialized Continuing Education:       

Avalanche Travel and Rescue, Alaska Mountain Safety Center

Emergency Medical Trainer (EMT)

Wilderness Emergency Medical Trainer (WEMT)

Certified Paraglider

Whitewater River Guide, Prince William Sound Community College

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), PWSCC

Certified Training in Alcohol Management, State of Alaska

Courses through UAA Cooperative Extension Services - Solar for

Alaskans, Cold Climate Homebuilding, Log Building

Many Conferences. Some examples include: Sol Fest, Solar Living Institute, Hopland , CA ; Greenbuild, Portland , OR ; Bioneers, Anchorage , AK

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lodge Owner/Operator: Tsaina Lodge, Thompson Pass , AK (1994-present) Manage all facets of restaurant, bar, cabins, maintenance and events

Paralegal: Law Offices of Bixby and Franciosi, Valdez , AK (1992-1994) Chief paralegal selected to oversee and organize a 5,000 client class action lawsuit requiring 3 years of remote Alaska travel

Psycho-Geriatric Resident Specialist: Harborview Developmental Center, Valdez , AK (1991)

Downhill Ski Instructor: Girdwood , AK (1990)

Activity Instructor: Woodland Center Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Anchorage , AK

(1990) Oversaw daily activities for about 50 youngsters (8-18 yrs. old)

Program Coordinator: Green-Glacier Community Center , Ann Arbor , MI (1989) Revamped stagnating youth and family center. Created and implemented innovative daily programs to meet the diverse needs of 50 children living in government subsidized housing

Television Co-Host: “The Simply You Show”, Channel 9, Ann Arbor , MI (1989) Used profits from programs like Rock against Racism and an Earth Day celebration to found a library at a low-income community center

Wilderness Guide: Cranbrook Wilderness Expedition (evolved from Outward Bound), Smoky Mountains , NC and TN (1989) Guided students through a challenging survival expedition

Internship: Michigan Program in Child Development and Social Policy, Ann Arbor , MI (1989) Researched violence in high schools. Compared and evaluated data weekly with a corpse of researchers. Attended weekly child development and social policy seminars by distinguished scholars.

Photographer: Michigan Daily, Ann Arbor , MI (1988-1989)

Coordinator of Counselors in Training: Camp Walden , Palmer Rapids, Ontario (summer 1989) Organized, supervised and inspired 45 16-year olds to challenge themselves. Designed and implemented unique recreational programs

LEADERSHIP

Expedition Member: Northwest Alaska Circumnavigation Expedition (2/2006) Part of a three member team snowmachining 2000 miles offering backcountry safety workshops in 24 villages

Adventurer: Numerous Chugach Range mountain and river expeditions; Various Alaska Range, Wrangell Mountain, Kodiak Island, Aluetian Island, Katmai and Brooks Range expeditions. Various adventures in Japan , Indonesia , Thailand , the Netherlands , Bahamian Islands , Carribean Islands , Mexico and Canada

Coordinator: Project Outreach Big Brother/Big Sister Program, Ann Arbor , MI (1998) Successfully administered program of 80 Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Group Leader: Project Outreach Big Brother/Big Sister Program, Ann Arbor , MI (1987-1988) Provided a support network for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Group Facilitator/Teacher’s Assistant: History of Vietnam Film, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI (1989)

Speaker: Various. Some examples include:

University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI Invited by professors on numerous occasions to guest lecture. Spoke about cultural differences for the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Series

Cranbrook High School Commencement Speaker

Valdez High School Career Day Speaker

Master of Ceremonies for Valdez Museum , Advocates for Victims of Violence, and KCHU public radio Fundraisers

VOLUNTEER

Valdez Senior Center

Home School Instructor, part-time: Copper Center , AK (1991-present)

Emergency Medical Responder: Thompson Pass , AK (1994- present)

Harborview Developmental Center (1992)

Big Sister: Project Outreach Big Brother/Big Sister Program, Ann Arbor , MI (1986- present)

Photographic Support: Universal Pictures Film “Eight Mile”, Detroit , MI (2003)

Earth: Food bank Program, Girdwood via Anchorage , AK (1990)

Unity: Organization of public housing representatives, Ann Arbor , MI (1989)

Teacher’s Aide: Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital Inpatient Day School, University of Michigan Medical Center (1998)

Canon Professional Services

Leica Professional Photographer