Meet the Staff
Tour Coordinator
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Day Job:SA Citizen Care Inc.Favorite Tour:Rocking Horse RanchHow long as a Tour Coordinator?November 2014Something interesting about myself:"Nana" to August Ryder, and Mother of Michael David. I am Ready for Adventure! -
Education:Upper St. Clair High School Class of 1991Favorite Tour:Florida and WWE RawHow long in the program?18 yearsSomething interesting about myself:I like to meet new friends, watch sporting events, concerts and swimming. -
Education:Montour High School, Class of 2000Favorite Tour:Red Hat Ladies BingoHow long in the program?Since 2006Something interesting about myself:I have 2 nieces that I enjoy babysitting and playing with -
How long in the program?May 2017 -
Education:Business Degree Specialized in Hospitality and Travel- Degree in Airline / Travel. (CTIS)-Certified Travel Industry Specialist- Indiana University-Purdue, University Indianapolis.Favorite Tour:Our New Year's Trip, Las Vegas & MexicoHow long in the program?Since 1999Something interesting about myself:I Love to travel! -
Education:Graduated from Spokesperson academy in 2010 and landed this job with Exceptional Adventures in 2011Favorite Tour:Have only been on a few but New Years was a BLASTHow long in the program?Well... funny story I was brought in around 2011 as an unnamed logo but recieved my name Ben at New Years 2012
Tour Coordinators
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Day Job:Real estate agent and public school teacherEducation:Bachelor of Science in Education from Slippery Rock University (2002), PA Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education K-6, Special Education N-12, Middle School Math 7-9, and Middle School English 7-9, PA Licensed Realtor.Favorite Tour:Summer Camp is my favorite tour because of the guests' anticipation of it each year and the exuberance they have during those few days is contagious. So much work for so much enjoyment is so worth it.How long as a Tour Coordinator?Since May 2013How long in the program?Started out volunteering in 2001 as an SRU student -
Day Job:Evergreen Homes Inc. - Supportive Living 1987, Orphans of the Storm - Armstrong County Animal Shelter, 1983Education:Dayton High School, Class of 1983Favorite Tour:Love them all!How long as a Tour Coordinator?Since 1997How long in the program?since 1988Something interesting about myself:Married to wife Bethann and have one daughter, Christi. We share our home in Kitanning with two ladies through the Family Living Program. We also share our home with our five rescue dogs. I love to travel, and we go to the Outer Banks, NC, ever year as I love the ocean. I enjoy spending time with my family and sitting by my koi pond. I truly love working at Exceptional Adventures because of the guests, when someone sees Mickey Mouse, riding a roller coaster, listing to a concert or eating at a great restaurant for the first time in their life. Just the glowing face with a big smile makes my job well worth it. -
How long in the program?June 2017 -
Day Job:Part-Time Casual Pool Specialist with Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services Full-Time as a Property Manager with The First City CompanyEducation:Bachelors Degree in Social Work w/Special Education credits Grad Credits in Educational PsychologyFavorite Tour:Ocean City, NJHow long as a Tour Coordinator?May 2013How long in the program?Began volunteering in 2010Something interesting about myself:I am happy to be a part of the Exceptional Adventures Team. The trips are always great fun & I enjoy volunteering! In my spare time I vacation to Deep Creek, MD, Outerbanks NC and parts of Florida. -
Day Job:Supports Assistant, Citizens' Care Inc.Education:Educated in Kingston, Jamaica. Have a Bachelors Degree in Education with a major in Guidance and CounselingFavorite Tour:Wildlife African SafariHow long as a Tour Coordinator?August 2015How long in the program?Began in August 2015Something interesting about myself:I enjoy attending sporting events, my favorite being Track & Field. Can be considered the world's greatest cheerleader!! -
Day Job:Supports Assistant at the Center For Creatice OpportunitiesEducation:Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Slippery Rock University 2016Favorite Tour:Hershey ParkHow long as a Tour Coordinator?Since July of 2016How long in the program?I began volunteering at Exceptional Adventures my freshmen year of college (2012) at dances. Interned Summer of 2016. Then finally became a Tour Coordinator in July 2016.Something interesting about myself:I'm passionate about helping others.