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Knight
in the Order of Lifesaving International Life Saving
Federation Life
Member United States Lifesaving
Association California Surf Lifesaving Association |
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Roles in Lifesaving |
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President, United States Lifesaving
Association: USLA is |
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President of the Americas Region and Vice-President, International Life Saving Federation: ILS is
the worlds international organization of lifesavers, promoting world water
safety through a wide variety of initiatives. ILS promotes drowning
prevention efforts, sets international lifesaving standards, conducts the
biennial World Lifesaving Championships, and hosts lifesaving conferences.
The President of the Americas Region oversees ILS activities throughout the |
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Commissioner of Lifesaving, International
Life Saving Federation - The ILS Lifesaving Commission
seeks to reduce the incidence of drowning and other aquatic injuries
throughout the world: through the development of organized lifesaving in
areas of the world where it does not exist; support for existing lifesaving
organizations; support for standardized public information and education;
tracking the incidence of drowning throughout the world and publishing this
data; development and identification of best medical practices; reviewing,
identification, and development of best practices in rescue; and
identification of best practices in the training, staffing, and equipping of
lifesavers. The Lifesaving Commission included the Rescue Committee,
Development Committee, World Drowning Report Committee, Education Committee,
and Medical Committee. The Commissioner chairs a commission composed of the
chairs of each of the committees and oversees its work. (September 2004
2008) |
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Lifeguard Chief (retired), San Diego Lifeguard Service
and (concurrently) Harbormaster, |
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Co-Founder and Member, United States
Lifeguard Standards Coalition: This collaborative effort of the American Red
Cross, United States Lifesaving Association and YMCA of the Chair, National Certification Committee, United States Lifesaving Association: This
committee sets national standards for lifeguards and lifeguard organizations.
The committee developed the first national certification program covering
both inland and surf beaches. (1992 2005) International Life Saving
Federation Liaison to the World Congress on Drowning 2002: Chair, Rescue Task Force, World Congress on Drowning
2002: See details above. Liaison Officer, United States Lifesaving
Association: This position involves interface between USLA and the other
national lifesaving federations of the world. (2000 2003) Member, Chair, Textbook Committee, United
States Lifesaving Association: This committee developed The United States
Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving and will be used to
consider revisions. (1994 present) |
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President, California Surf Lifesaving
Association: The Southwest Region of the Past-President/Advisor, California Surf Lifesaving
Association. (1997 1999) |
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Chair, Government Seminar Planning Committee, LEAD Member, Member, Torrey Pines Beach Task Force: Appointed by the San Diego City
Council to help plan a future for this unique and sensitive beach area. (1983
1984) Ski Patrol, Vail, Colorado. (1981
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Written Work |
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Elevating Research Standards, International Journal of Aquatic
Research and Education, 5(4), 376 (November 2011) Rip Current Misunderstandings, Natural Hazards, 55(2), 161-162
(November 2010) Co-Author, Aquatic Safety Assessment & Recommendations for Brevard
County, Florida (March 2008) Co-Author, Aquatic Safety Assessment & Recommendations for the Contributor, Preventing
Disease Through Healthy Environments, World Health Organization (2006) Contributor, Guidelines
for Safe Recreational Water Environments, Volume 2, Swimming Pools and
Similar Environments, World Health Organization (2006) Contributor, Encyclopedia
of Coastal Science, Schwartz (Ed.), Springer (2005) Editor, Open
Water Lifesaving The United States Lifesaving Association Manual (2003) Primary Author, Warning Flags, a Position Statement of the Primary Author, Shark
Bite Prevention and Response, a Position Statement of the United Sates
Lifesaving Association (2002) Contributor, Lifeguard
Effectiveness A Report of a Working Group, Branch, CM, Stewart S. (Eds.),
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control (2001) Contributor, Guidelines
for Safe Recreational Water Environments, Volume 1, Coastal and Fresh
Waters, World Health Organization (2003) Author, California
Boating Safety Act of 1999 (Assembly Bill 1287) Editor, The |
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Editor, Guidelines
for Open Water Lifeguard Training and Standards (1993) Editor, Guidelines
for Training and Standards of Aquatic Rescue Response Teams (1996) Editor, International Medical-Rescue Conference Proceedings,
International Life Saving Federation (1997) Editor, United States Lifesaving
Association Website (USLA. Editor, International Life Saving
Federation World Wide Web Site (ILSF. Contributing Author, Better Beaches
- Management of Safe and Enjoyable Swimming Beaches; Writer and Narrator, You're the Lifeguard, televised public service announcement
(1996, 2000) Articles and Letters, New York Newsday, Aquatics International,
Emergency Magazine, Fire Rescue, American Lifeguard Magazine, and others |
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Lifeguard Standards Coalition, Royal Spanish Lifesaving
Federation, Alicante, Spain (September 2011) International Life Saving Strategies, National Drowning
Prevention Alliance, Orange County, California (March 2008) American Lifesaving, International Life Saving Conference, Congreso Inernacional de Salvamento Acuatico, YMCA of Caracas, International Scientific Conference, Voluntary Water Rescue
Service In Uniting Congressi Internazionali (Co-Chair, Modern Techniques of Water
Accident Prevention and Rescue; Presenter, Specialized Rescue Equipment: Jet
Ski), |
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International
Lifesaving Symposium, Duetsche
Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (German Lifesaving
Federation), Bad Nenndorf, Reducing Childhood
Drowning through Timely and Effective Rescue, Water Safety and the Prevention
of Childhood Unintentional Drowning Injuries, Hellenic Society for Social
Pediatrics and Health Promotion, Athens, Greece (May 2003) Shark Attacks A
Lifeguards View, A Sea Grant and Sharks and the Media
Chair of a Panel Discussion, United States Lifesaving Association Educational
Conference, After Hours Response
Teams Member of a Discussion International
Conference on Safety in Transportation, Congress on Water
Safety: Monterey County Beach
Safety Forum (keynote speaker): Project Wipeout: California Parks
Conference: National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators, Congreso Internacional
de Salvamento Acuatico II: Master of Ceremonies,
International Boating and Water Safety Congreso Internacional
de Salvamento Acuatico: World Congress for
Safety of Life at Sea: Signs of the Times, A
Beach Signage Workshop: Symposium on Beach
Lifeguarding, Royal Life Saving Society: National Recreation
& Park Assn, National Pool & Aquatic Conference: National Recreation
& Park Assn, Congress for Recreation & Parks: |
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ABC News 20/20 American Lifeguard Magazine* Associated Press* Christian Science Monitor* CNN* Conde Nast Traveler Good Morning |
Inside Edition la Repubblica ( Mens Health National Public Radio New York Times* The O'Reilly Factor |
Union Tribune* Surfer Magazine* Travel Web MD (webcast) [*Indicates multiple instances] |
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Paragon Award
International Swimming Hall of Fame - 2011 Emergency Medical
Technician 1980 - 2009 25 Most Influential Aquatics
Professionals - Aquatics International Magazine 2005 Award of Higgins and Langley
International Award for Outstanding Achievement in Swiftwater Rescue - 2003 First Annual
Humanitarian Lifesaving Life Member United
States Lifesaving Association - 2001 Life Member Award of Merit - The
National Water Safety Congress - 2000 Special Commendation -
Governor Pete Wilson 1994 City of San Diego -
Management Academy - 1988 LEAD San Diego - Class
of 1987 Special Commendation -
San Diego County Board of Supervisors - 1987 Citizen of the Year -
City Club of Lifeguard of the Year -
San Diego Lifeguard Service 1984 University of Colorado
- Bachelor of Science, Journalism - 1980 |
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United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Makena, Hawaii November 2011 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Pomona, California November 2011 United States Navy Waterfront Safety Working Group, San Diego,
California July 2011 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina April 2011 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, El Segundo, California April 2011 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Portland, Oregon November 2010 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Alexandria, Egypt October 2010 National Recreation and Parks Association, Aquatic Safety
Conference, Houston, Texas March 2010 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Galveston, Texas April 2010 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. San Clemente, California April 2010 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Bad United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
and General Assembly. International Boating and Water Safety United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. World Water Safety 2007. Co-organizer. International Life Saving Federation Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. International Life Saving Federation Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting California Boating Safety Meeting (hosted by the California
Department of Boating and Waterways). United States Lifeguard
Standards Coalition meeting. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting International Life Saving Federation, Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Santa Clarita, American Red Cross, USLA, YMCA of the National Association for Search and Rescue Aquatic United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer and Chair, National Certification Committee. California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Bad Nenndorf, International Life Saving Federation, Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. Bad United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer and Chair, National Certification Committee. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
and General Assembly, Viareggio, Italy September 2004 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer and Chair, National Certification Committee. International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee, Chair, National Textbook Committee,
Chair, Website Committee. Red Bank, NJ November 2003 German Life Saving Federation, 90th Anniversary Celebration and
Lifesaving Congress. Speaker Beach Lifesaving in United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee, Chair, National Textbook Committee,
Chair, Website Committee. International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee, Chair, National Textbook Committee,
Chair, Website Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Organizing Committee, USLA 2002 National Lifeguard Championships,
International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting, World Congress on Drowning Organizing Committee, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Safety Training for Remote Aquatic Environments National Meeting,
Lifesaving Society of United States Lifesaving Association, Textbook Committee meeting
(Chair), International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Organizing Committee, USLA 2000 National Lifeguard Championships
August 2000 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, International Life Saving Federation, General Assembly, Sydney,
Australia March 2000 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
International Life Saving Federation, Goal Setting Workshop, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Bad Nenndorf, United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Avalon, California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
and General Assembly. International Life Saving Federation, Publication Committee
(presiding officer) and discussions with Mosby Lifeline regarding
international lifesaving textbook publications. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
(meeting organizer). International Life Saving Federation, International
Medical/Rescue Conference. September 1997 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. International Boating and Water Safety California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). International Life Saving Federation, Editorial Board. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. International Swimming Hall of Fame, International Drowning
Symposium, The Etiology of Drowning with Perspectives in Intervention and
Prevention. California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). National Aquatic International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer). California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer). United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee and National
Textbook Committee. Signs of the Times, A Beach Signage Workshop. International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar (meeting organizer). Chair, National Certification
Committee and National Textbook Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer). United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee and National
Textbook Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer and meeting organizer). United States Lifesaving Association National Textbook Committee
(presiding officer and meeting organizer). United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (meeting organizer). California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (meeting organizer). California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Huntington Beach, California -- April 1984 |
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