Administration

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President & Founder

Joseph is the owner of Northeast Mountain Guiding and a government contractor with the DOD, DOJ & DHS. He has been a full-time mountain guide and mountain rescue instructor for over 15 years and heavily involved in both industries for over 20 years. He is the founder of the 'Outdoor Adventure & Education' industry with the US Department of Labor. He is also the founder of several search & rescue teams throughout the United States. He is the author of the Mountain Leader Handbook, Garden State Climbing and several other books.

 Christine is an avid hiker and adventure filmmaker; she has been sharing her experiences through social platforms under the name This Girl Hikes since 2016. Christine has a Bachelor’s of Arts in English from University of California, Irvine and is passionate about conveying stories of travel and personal development through the visual arts. Christine is training to become a Mountain Leader so that she can guide others on adventure travel excursions. 

Jan is a 25 year veteran of Law Enforcement. He retired as the Chief of Police of the Hamburg New Jersey Police Department. Jan specializes in instructing police recruits and active duty police officers. He is a graduate of West Point Command and Leadership and the FBI Executive Leadership Program at Princeton University. Jan is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) and teaches throughout the state.  An avid Appalachian Trail hiker he recently completed 800 miles in 43 days. In September of 2018 he ran the entire New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail, 73.2 miles in 33 hours. Jan has also competed in numerous Marathons, Spartan races, Multi day Adventure Races and Triathlons. Jan lives in New Jersey with his wonderful wife and their two dogs known as the Wolfpack.

 Rich is an UIMLA-certified International Mountain Leader. He is a member of the Spanish Mountain Guides Association and is a certified rock climbing guide and certified canyoning guide. He’s also a member of the Wilderness Guides Association and a certified wilderness guide. Rich owns and operates Bigtime Aventura, and offers multi-adventure trips to Spain, the European Alps, and Patagonia. Before changing his career to focus on outdoor activities, mountain sports, and well-being, he did his PhD in biomedical science, was a research scientist, and an assistant professor in physiology.

Christy earned her bachelor’s in Environmental Science with a concentration in fish and wildlife management and currently works with her County Government as an Environmental Specialist, CCMP (Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program) Monitor & Sampler, and HazMat Emergency Responder. Prior to that, she worked in Wildlife Rehabilitation for over 10 years. Additionally, she has worked as a Mountain Guide for about 7 years; particularly focused on rock climbing & canyon courses, as well as instruction in the technical & safety aspects of outdoor activities. When not working in nature, she enjoys her personal time in nature. Rock climbing, canyoning, hiking, wildlife watching, and overall exploring, are among what she loves most outdoors. Her time is also shared with her beloved children, fiancé, fur babies, and houseplants. 

Deborah is a licensed social worker, clinician, author, and avid hiker. She has extensive

experience working with individuals in settings that provide trauma-informed care services. Deborah enjoys getting involved in projects that support her passions. She also volunteers as the Trail Supervisor for the Southwest section of Harriman State Park in New York and recently

passed her NYS Hiking Guiding license exam. Deborah is also the founding member of PATHS

WITH HEALING, Inc. and is currently in a Ph.D. program for Social Work.

Founding Member

Dan is the owner of Hiking the Ozarks and Satori Adventures & Expeditions. Dan has been an International Mountain Guide for almost 10 years and has guided people to some of the most remote places on earth. Dan frequently guides in Nepal, Peru and other areas. Dan also worked as a homicide detective for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Dan currently works running the Human Trafficking Training Academy