Staff
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality technical rescue training for our students. We know that it takes years and years of experience to develop the skills necessary to teach realistic and practical technical rescue courses, that is why we require of our instructor staff more than a instructor course. Our staff are truly experts at what they do. As professional River Guides, US Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captains, U.S. Military Service Members, Search and Rescue Team Members, Professional Fire Fighters, Paramedics, former and current National Park Rangers, NOLS Instructors, Climbing Guides, Emergency Medical Responders, and Ski Patrollers. We not only teach, we do.
Cody Harris
Director/Lead Instructor
Mike Johnston
Co-founder/Lead Instructor
Alan Burgmuller
Lead Instructor/USCG Boat Captain
Cory Davis
Lead Instructor/Equipment Supervisor
Laura Klein
FRP Coordinator / USCG Boat Captain
Jack Scott
Lead Instructor/Project Manager
Ben Schmidt
Lead Instructor/USGS Boat Captain/Project Manager
Josephine Ellsworth
Instructor/Operations and Administration
Wes Ewing
Instructor/USCG Boat Captainr
Genny Hoyle
Instructor/USCG Boat Captain
Matt O'Reilly
Lead Instructor
Becca Wallace
Instructor/Medical Supervisor
Britt Thiessen
Instructor
Maelan Arciello
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“Whether you are a river-rookie or an experienced boater, Nelz Angels tailors their classes to what you need to learn in a fun and challenging environment. Their scenario based teaching approach creates an electric learning atmosphere where you feel like you are in actual river rescue situations. I would recommend them to anybody!”