Chris Chamberlain
leadingedgetd@aol.com
(925) 570-9854
Ken Hanley
kenpacx@yahoo.com
(510) 657-4847
Training Opportunities
We customize all of our training experiences to best suit your needs.
Samples may include:
Program Design
Program Implementation
Staff Development
Staff Assessment
Marketing Strategies
Effective Communications Techniques
Team Building
Leadership Strategies
Putting Fun Back Into Your Work Place (Stress Reduction)
Risk Management
Professional Networking
Please contact us to discuss your organization's needs. We look forward to working with you and your team!
Samples may include:
Program Design
Program Implementation
Staff Development
Staff Assessment
Marketing Strategies
Effective Communications Techniques
Team Building
Leadership Strategies
Putting Fun Back Into Your Work Place (Stress Reduction)
Risk Management
Professional Networking
Please contact us to discuss your organization's needs. We look forward to working with you and your team!
Testimonials
“From planning to strategizing; from execution to evaluation; from fund-raising to marketing…Ken has done it all masterfully well.”
Paul Ferreira (Supervising Naturalist)
Coyote Hills Regional Park
“Ken happened to be one of the first outdoor industry professionals I sought council from. He provided me with sound business advice and mentorship. In 2006, we entered into a five year commitment to work together to explore, develop, and promote unique fishing destinations around the world.”
Keith Kaneko (Owner)
Angling On The Fly
“Our staff learned a great deal about teamwork, trust, and initiative. Ken your training has enhanced our staff’s ability to continue providing excellent service to our community through our recreational programs.”
P.J. Mellana (Recreation Technician)
City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Dept.
“When I decided to move from being a consumer of the industry, to being an industry provider, Ken was able to help me make that transition as smooth as possible. I was able to launch my guide business on a level that without his consultation and support would have taken years to achieve.”
Kevin Doran (Owner)
Delta Adventures
Paul Ferreira (Supervising Naturalist)
Coyote Hills Regional Park
“Ken happened to be one of the first outdoor industry professionals I sought council from. He provided me with sound business advice and mentorship. In 2006, we entered into a five year commitment to work together to explore, develop, and promote unique fishing destinations around the world.”
Keith Kaneko (Owner)
Angling On The Fly
“Our staff learned a great deal about teamwork, trust, and initiative. Ken your training has enhanced our staff’s ability to continue providing excellent service to our community through our recreational programs.”
P.J. Mellana (Recreation Technician)
City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Dept.
“When I decided to move from being a consumer of the industry, to being an industry provider, Ken was able to help me make that transition as smooth as possible. I was able to launch my guide business on a level that without his consultation and support would have taken years to achieve.”
Kevin Doran (Owner)
Delta Adventures
Biographies
Chris Chamberlain BIO Sheet
recreationchris@gmail.com
Doctor of Management (D.M.) - Organizational Leadership (University of Phoenix, 2003)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Public Management option (CSUH, 1989)
Recreation Administration (B.S.) - Municipal Recreation option (CSUH, 1988)
Liberal Studies (B.A.) - Liberal Arts option, (CSUH, 1988)
California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA
Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism
• Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), September, 2007-Present
• Program Coordinator- Recreation Management Option
• Lecturer, 2005-2007
• Curriculum Advisory Committee Member, 1999-present, Leisure Services Committee Chair 2003-2007
• University Academic Senator
Leading Edge Training & Development, San Ramon, CA
• Owner, Trainer, 2008-present
• Provide client based training on Teambuilding, Coaching, Communication, Strategic Leadership and Operational Planning
Memberships & Affiliations:
• Harvard Business Review Advisory Council- Member, 2008-present
• American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)- Member, 2008-present
• California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)- Member, 1988-present
• National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)- Member, 1998-present
• National Eagle Scout Association, 1980-present
Photographer, Skier, Backpacker & Outdoor Enthusiast
Chris has over 20 years experience in municipal recreation before entering academia. He teaches primarily in the area of recreation program development, administration, budgeting, and leadership development. Chris also teaches in the department's online masters program.
Chris is a recognized speaker on the topics of leadership, team building and social capital development and was recently published in the Revised 3rd edition of NRPA’s Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, with a chapter titled “Organization Structure and Administrative Operations”. He is a former state board member for the California Park and Recreation Society and currently serves on the local district board representing the educators section.
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Ken Hanley BIO Sheet
kenpacx@yahoo.com
Masters Degree: Environmental Recreation Mgt. (CSUH, 1984/ Phi Delta Kappa)
BA Degree: Fine Art and Recreation Management (CSUH, 1982)
Instructor, California State University East Bay (formerly CSU Hayward)
…Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Department / 1995 to present.
…Business Management and Marketing Department / 1998 to 2006
Founding Board Member/Certificate Program
Outdoor Education Programs at DeAnza College and College of San Mateo
(Program instructor 1976 to 1995).
Coordinator of “The B.A.E.E.R. Fair”
(The Bay Area Environmental Education Resource Fair)
The largest environmental education fair in the western U.S., targeted toward the professional teaching community. (1985 to present)
Owner of Adventures Beyond / Pacific Extremes
(Established 1977 – programs conducted with over 14,000 students)
Adventure travel business and field seminar/workshops.
Member of the adventure recreation & environmental education industry since 1970
Hall of Fame Inductee, Federation of Fly Fishers (California Chapter), 2005
Author of Seven Books
Most recent publication… Tying Furled Flies for Trout, Bass, and Steelhead (2008, Headwater Books)…Book of the Year Award 2008…Outdoor Writer’s Association of California
Freelance writer and photographer
Columns and articles appear in numerous national and international publications.
Public Speaker, Seminar Presentations, and Video Personality
Public education outreach programs in venues around the US, Europe, and Mexico.
Pro Staff and Sponsors: SAGE Instructor, SIMMS, Bauer Reels, RIO Products Intl, Daiichi, Renzetti, Umpqua, and Patagonia
Ken’s extensive field experience spans the globe; from the highest peaks in Tibet and the Himalaya, to the remote wilderness regions of Asia, New Zealand, Mexico, Europe, and North America.
Ken’s website: www.pacificextremes.com
recreationchris@gmail.com
Doctor of Management (D.M.) - Organizational Leadership (University of Phoenix, 2003)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Public Management option (CSUH, 1989)
Recreation Administration (B.S.) - Municipal Recreation option (CSUH, 1988)
Liberal Studies (B.A.) - Liberal Arts option, (CSUH, 1988)
California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA
Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism
• Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), September, 2007-Present
• Program Coordinator- Recreation Management Option
• Lecturer, 2005-2007
• Curriculum Advisory Committee Member, 1999-present, Leisure Services Committee Chair 2003-2007
• University Academic Senator
Leading Edge Training & Development, San Ramon, CA
• Owner, Trainer, 2008-present
• Provide client based training on Teambuilding, Coaching, Communication, Strategic Leadership and Operational Planning
Memberships & Affiliations:
• Harvard Business Review Advisory Council- Member, 2008-present
• American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)- Member, 2008-present
• California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)- Member, 1988-present
• National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)- Member, 1998-present
• National Eagle Scout Association, 1980-present
Photographer, Skier, Backpacker & Outdoor Enthusiast
Chris has over 20 years experience in municipal recreation before entering academia. He teaches primarily in the area of recreation program development, administration, budgeting, and leadership development. Chris also teaches in the department's online masters program.
Chris is a recognized speaker on the topics of leadership, team building and social capital development and was recently published in the Revised 3rd edition of NRPA’s Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, with a chapter titled “Organization Structure and Administrative Operations”. He is a former state board member for the California Park and Recreation Society and currently serves on the local district board representing the educators section.
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Ken Hanley BIO Sheet
kenpacx@yahoo.com
Masters Degree: Environmental Recreation Mgt. (CSUH, 1984/ Phi Delta Kappa)
BA Degree: Fine Art and Recreation Management (CSUH, 1982)
Instructor, California State University East Bay (formerly CSU Hayward)
…Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Department / 1995 to present.
…Business Management and Marketing Department / 1998 to 2006
Founding Board Member/Certificate Program
Outdoor Education Programs at DeAnza College and College of San Mateo
(Program instructor 1976 to 1995).
Coordinator of “The B.A.E.E.R. Fair”
(The Bay Area Environmental Education Resource Fair)
The largest environmental education fair in the western U.S., targeted toward the professional teaching community. (1985 to present)
Owner of Adventures Beyond / Pacific Extremes
(Established 1977 – programs conducted with over 14,000 students)
Adventure travel business and field seminar/workshops.
Member of the adventure recreation & environmental education industry since 1970
Hall of Fame Inductee, Federation of Fly Fishers (California Chapter), 2005
Author of Seven Books
Most recent publication… Tying Furled Flies for Trout, Bass, and Steelhead (2008, Headwater Books)…Book of the Year Award 2008…Outdoor Writer’s Association of California
Freelance writer and photographer
Columns and articles appear in numerous national and international publications.
Public Speaker, Seminar Presentations, and Video Personality
Public education outreach programs in venues around the US, Europe, and Mexico.
Pro Staff and Sponsors: SAGE Instructor, SIMMS, Bauer Reels, RIO Products Intl, Daiichi, Renzetti, Umpqua, and Patagonia
Ken’s extensive field experience spans the globe; from the highest peaks in Tibet and the Himalaya, to the remote wilderness regions of Asia, New Zealand, Mexico, Europe, and North America.
Ken’s website: www.pacificextremes.com
Affiliations
California State University, East Bay
Outdoor Writers Association of California
California Park & Recreation Society
National Recreation and Park Association
American Society for Training and Development
Outdoor Writers Association of California
California Park & Recreation Society
National Recreation and Park Association
American Society for Training and Development
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