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Andrew is originally from Illinois, having moved out West after high school. He started his career as an outdoor educator, climbing guide, later working in emergency departments and as a pro patroller at Alpental outside Seattle. He currently works in the critical care space and has a strategic risk consulting business. He and his wife live in Bend and enjoy mountain biking, climbing, and time on or near water in the summer months. Andrew is passionate about building infrastructure that improves the health and well-being of the public and looks forward to bringing that enthusiasm to the COAC.
Anthony has spent his life in the outdoor industry, from guiding mountain biking, rock climbing, and winter adventures to leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences in outdoor retail. Anthony has his AIARE Level II, AMGA SPI, and WFR certifications. Joining the board of the Central Oregon Avalanche Center isn't just a new challenge for me; it's a chance to give back to the backcountry community that's given me so much. Avalanche centers are the unsung heroes of our winter playgrounds, and I'm stoked to help increase avalanche awareness in Central Oregon.
Bryce is a native Oregonian, enthusiastic backcountry skier, and forest ecologist. Since moving to Bend in 2016 and getting his AIARE level 1 certification, He has enjoyed exploring widely on skis from remote backcountry lines to Pilot Butte. Bryce is excited to help COAC build an educated, safe, and inclusive backcountry community in Central Oregon.
Casey is a native Kentuckian, data nerd, and aspiring outdoorswoman. She didn't find her way onto skis until her 30s, but what she lacks in talent she makes up for in enthusiasm to just be in the snow with friends. Casey has spent 25 years in management consulting helping for-profits and non-profits alike grow their reach and impact. She is excited to serve COAC and our mission of helping us all make informed decisions in the backcountry.
Dan grew up as a nomad moving every ~3 years and learned to ski outside of Seattle at Snoqualmie at age 8. And after a few moves away from snow, he was “lucky” enough to finish up his last 2 years of high school in New Jersey where he raced on the school ski team at Vernon Valley (summer home of the most dangerous amusement park in the country - Class Action Park). His first backcountry experience was during college in New Hampshire at Tuckerman’s Ravine and he has continued to pursue adventures deeper in the backcountry ever since completing AIARE Level 1 Certification in 2006. After 25 years in software technology, Dan is now a full time ski and mountain bike enthusiast chasing adventure and deep snow. He is excited to join the COAC board to help grow the community and promote safe recreation in the snow.
Dave is an OSU Professor and has been exploring Oregon’s mountains, rivers, and coastlines with his family since moving to Corvallis in 2010. He is a mountain SAR team member and a National Geographic Explorer. Some thirty years after his first avalanche class, Dave recently became a Professional Member of the American Avalanche Association. He is an avalanche educator and a passionate advocate for welcoming outdoor spaces, type-2 fun, high fives, and big smiles.
Born and raised in Bend, Oregon, Donald developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors early in life. Surrounded by the beauty of the Cascades, he's embraced various outdoor hobbies, from skiing and motorcycling to hunting. But nothing quite compares to the thrill of snow biking, his favorite activity. Whether carving through powder in winter or exploring rugged trails, the backcountry is his playground, and he is grateful to call this natural wonderland home. In Donald's professional life, he is a CPA with a passion for supporting the open and safe use of Oregon’s wilderness. Advocating for responsible access to these pristine areas is important to him, as it ensures others can experience and enjoy the incredible landscapes that have shaped who he is. Balancing his work with his love for the outdoors keeps him connected to both his community and the natural beauty of his surroundings.
Originally from upstate New York, Erica has a background in environmental science and fisheries biology along with a range of experience in the ski industry. Her career began at a ski shop in the Hudson Valley and eventually led her to a variety of resort roles in Utah’s Wasatch Range. She currently serves as the Snow Safety Lead on patrol at Mt. Bachelor and holds a Professional Level 1 avalanche certification and an EMT. Passionate about avalanche safety, rescue, and education, she looks forward to bringing her frontline experience and practical knowledge to the backcountry community.
Kevin was on the COAC board for close to a decade before stepping aside to co-chair ISSW held in Bend in 2023. Kevin helped out with BendSAW in 2025 and rejoined the board in May, 2026. He is an engineering, physics and avalanche instructor at Central Oregon Community College and has given talks at SAW's in Bend, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington. He was the keynote speaker at the Jackson Hole Avalanche Awareness night in 2025 and enjoys all the Bend outdoor things with his wife and two daughters.
Growing up in Colorado, Lisa learned how to ski from her uncle, which eventually guided her to work as a professional ski instructor in Steamboat Springs, CO. She moved to Oregon in 2018 to pursue a graduate degree in College Student Services Administration at Oregon State University, and worked in international education for several years. Lisa now owns and operates Three Sisters Backcountry with her partner at Tam McArthur Rim and loves exploring the Central Cascades! She holds a Wilderness First Responder & Pro-1 certification, supporting avalanche courses and clinics with Three Sisters Backcountry. In the summer, Lisa enjoys training horses, teaching yoga, and going on long bike rides. She is thrilled to be part of the COAC community and elevating avalanche awareness & education throughout Central Oregon.
Mark made his way west from Maryland, with an extended stay in Colorado on the way out. He’s terrible at skiing deep powder but loves suffering uphill and exploring the mountains with new friends. He’s stoked about avalanche education and has completed avalanche training in Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington, including AIARE 1 and 2 certifications. Mark is excited to help COAC continue building a strong local community of prepared and informed backcountry enthusiasts.
Paul grew up skiing on Mt. Hood before moving to Utah for the powder graduate school. He worked for the Utah Avalanche Center for 20 years, published in The Avalanche Review, presented at ISSW and multiple local SAWs, and instructed at the National Avalanche School. Since retiring, he has split his time between Sisters and the Tetons. He’s an experienced skier and skimo racer, mediocre splitboarder, newbie sledder, and excited to be back in the NW and able to contribute his avalanche, business, and non-profit experience to the Central Oregon backcountry community.
Shane grew up skiing in Maine and quickly found his way west where he discovered the joy of sharing a skin track with friends. He and his wife have been visiting family in Bend since 2006 and finally made the trip permanent by relocating in 2016. He has completed his AIARE Level 1 and 2 certifications and enjoys learning about the snowpack almost as much as skiing itself. Given his day job in Saas sales, he relishes any excuse to get outside, but his real passion is sliding on snow, digging a pit, and sharing some snacks and backcountry lines with friends and family throughout the PNW.
Trevor arrived to Central Oregon in the fall of 2007. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, he grew up skiing in the Wasatch Range while being exposed to some of the finest avalanche forecasting personalities and organized efforts to promote snow safety and backcountry ethics. Trevor served as a member on The Brighton Resort (Brighton, Utah) pro patrol, he is AIARE Level 1 and 2 certified. Trevor had the idea of organizing Central Oregon backcountry users as a result of the increasing size of the Central Oregon backcountry community, lack of free community based awareness efforts, and minimal geographically relevant forecasting tools. His focus has been on establishing a proactive organization to support and organize the community to champion for increased avalanche education and forecasting in our region.
