Danny Frazer BA
Operations Director

Danny has over 10 years of experience and 700 field days in wilderness therapy and outdoor education. Danny is highly skilled in personnel management, program delivery, and emergency response, as well as staff selection, development, and training. more...

Adam Merce EMT CNA
Operations Coordinator

Adam has worked in the wilderness therapy field since 1997 as field instructor, trainer, medic, and emergency responder. Certified as an emergency medical technician, nursing assistant, and first aid/CPR instructor, Adam brings a passion for safety to his work at Open Sky. more...

Ellen Shinkle    an interview
Assisstant Field Director

Professional Experience
Colorado Outward Bound, Moab, UT: Instructor
Pacific Crest Outward Bound, OR: Instructor
Aspen Achievement Academy, Loa, UT: Field Instructor, Graduation Coordinator, Field Specialist.
Deer Hill Expeditions, Mancos, CO: Wilderness Guide.
Trails Wilderness School, Kelly, WY: Wilderness Guide.
Reach, Inc., Bozeman, MT: Counselor for adults with developmental disabilities.
Caring for Children, Inc. Runaway Shelter, Asheville, NC: Staff

Education
BA, Sociology and Spanish, The University of North Carolina at Asheville