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Knight in the Order of Lifesaving International Life Saving
Federation Life
Member United States Lifesaving
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President of the Americas Region and Vice-President, International Life Saving Federation: ILS is
the worlds international organization of lifesavers, promoting world water
safety through a wide variety of initiatives. ILS promotes drowning
prevention efforts, sets international lifesaving standards, conducts the
biennial World Lifesaving Championships, and hosts lifesaving conferences.
The President of the Americas Region oversees ILS activities throughout the
Western Hemisphere (including North, Central, South America, the Caribbean,
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Liaison Officer (2015 present, and 2000 - 2003), Editor,
American Lifeguard Magazine (2015 present), Chair National Certification
Committee (2018 present, and 1992 2005), President (2003 2105), United States Lifesaving Association: The
USLA is America's nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and
open water rescuers. USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury
in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard
standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard
readiness, and other means. USLA provides the Lifeguard Agency Certification
Program, Aquatic Agency Response Team program, www.usla.org website, and conducts
the annual USLA National Lifeguard Championships. USLA is the USAs Full
Member to the International Life Saving
Federation. |
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Moderator, Water Safety USA: Water Safety USA is a roundtable of
equals composed of longstanding national nonprofit and governmental
organizations with a strong record of providing drowning prevention and water
safety programs, including public education. It exists to empower people with
resources, information, and tools to safely enjoy and benefit from our
nations aquatic environments. (2014 present) |
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Lifeguard Chief (retired), San Diego Lifeguard Service
and (concurrently) Harbormaster, Mission Bay. Employees: 240 approximately.
Annual budget: $10 million. Agency responsibilities include water rescue of
swimmers, marine firefighting, law enforcement via citation and arrest,
coastal cliff rescue, swiftwater rescue (flood rescue), ocean rescue of
boaters up to three miles offshore, staffing of a 24-hour dispatch center
with full 9-1-1 capabilities, and public safety education programs.
Responsibilities included participating in citywide labor negotiations,
membership on the City Labor Advisory Committee, drafting five state
legislative bills involving lifeguard and boating safety related issues
ultimately enacted into California law -- including the California Boating
Safety Act of 1999 -- and presiding over a biennial citizen committee to help
develop boating safety and water use policies. January 1988 September 2001
(Lifeguard Lieutenant 1986 1988; Lifeguard Sergeant 1985 1986; Lifeguard
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Commissioner of Lifesaving, International
Life Saving Federation - The ILS Lifesaving Commission
seeks to reduce the incidence of drowning and other aquatic injuries
throughout the world: through the development of organized lifesaving in
areas of the world where it does not exist; support for existing lifesaving
organizations; support for standardized public information and education;
tracking the incidence of drowning throughout the world and publishing this
data; development and identification of best medical practices; reviewing,
identification, and development of best practices in rescue; and
identification of best practices in the training, staffing, and equipping of
lifesavers. The Lifesaving Commission included the Rescue Committee, Development
Committee, World Drowning Report Committee, Education Committee, and Medical
Committee. The Commissioner chairs a commission composed of the chairs of
each of the committees and oversees its work. (September 2004 2008) Co-Founder and Member, United States
Lifeguard Standards Coalition: This collaborative effort of the American
Red Cross, United States Lifesaving Association and YMCA of the USA seeks to
research, identify and promote evidence-based standards for lifeguarding.
(2006 present) International Life Saving
Federation Liaison to the World Congress on Drowning 2002: Amsterdam, The
Netherlands: This international conference on drowning was sponsored by the
oldest society on drowning in the world and identified key issues in the
prevention, rescue and treatment of drowning worldwide. (1999 2002) Chair, Rescue Task Force, World Congress on Drowning
2002: See details above. Member, State of California Boating Safety Advisory Committee, California Department of Boating and Waterways:
This committee was mandated by state law to recommend enhancements to
California boating law. (1998) Chair, Textbook Committee, United
States Lifesaving Association: This committee developed The United States
Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving and will be used to
consider revisions. (1994 present) |
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President, California Surf Lifesaving
Association: The Southwest Region of the United States Lifesaving
Association. CSLSA includes beach lifesavers from Hawaii, California, and
Arizona. (1993 1997) Past-President/Advisor, California Surf Lifesaving
Association. (1997 1999) |
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Chair, Government Seminar Planning Committee, LEAD San Diego: A local
group which seeks to mentor leadership in the community. As an alumnus, I was
asked to conduct this seminar. (1992) Member, County of San Diego Earthquake Preparedness Committee:
Appointed by County Supervisor (later Mayor) Susan Golding. (1986 1990) Member, Torrey Pines Beach Task Force: Appointed by the San Diego City
Council to help plan a future for this unique and sensitive beach area. (1983
1984) Ski Patrol, Vail, Colorado. (1981
1985) Mountain Host, Vail, Colorado. (1977
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Editor, Open Water Lifesaving The United States Lifesaving
Association Manual (2017) Chapter Author, The History of Beach Lifeguarding, The Science of Beach Lifeguarding, M. Tipton and Adam Wooler
(eds.), CRC Press 2015 Chapter Co-Author, Legal Claims in Drowning Cases, Drowning: Prevention, Rescue, Treatment, J. Bierens
(ed.), Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014 Chapter Author, Lifesaving Organisations: Paid or
Volunteers?, Drowning: Prevention,
Rescue, Treatment, J. Bierens (ed.),
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014 Co-Author, Comment on Rip
current related drowning deaths and rescues in Australia 20042011, Natural Hazards and
Earth System Sciences, 14, 2203-2204, 2014 Reviewer and Contributing Editor, On the Guard The YMCA
Lifeguard Manual, (2011) Contributor, International Task Force on Open Water Drowning Prevention
(2011) Elevating Research Standards, International Journal of Aquatic Research and
Education, 5(4), 376 (November 2011) Rip Current Misunderstandings, Natural Hazards, 55(2), 161-162 (November
2010) Co-Author, Aquatic Safety Assessment & Recommendations for Brevard
County, Florida (March 2008) Co-Author, Aquatic Safety Assessment & Recommendations for the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (February 2008) Contributor, Preventing
Disease Through Healthy Environments, World Health Organization (2006) Contributor, Guidelines
for Safe Recreational Water Environments, Volume 2, Swimming Pools and
Similar Environments, World Health Organization (2006) Contributor, Encyclopedia
of Coastal Science, Schwartz (Ed.), Springer (2005) Editor, Open
Water Lifesaving The United States Lifesaving Association Manual (2003) Primary Author, Warning Flags, a Position Statement of the United States
Lifesaving Association (2002) Primary Author, Shark
Bite Prevention and Response, a Position Statement of the United Sates
Lifesaving Association (2002) Contributor, Lifeguard
Effectiveness A Report of a Working Group, Branch, CM, Stewart S.
(Eds.), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for
Injury Prevention and Control (2001) Contributor, Guidelines
for Safe Recreational Water Environments, Volume 1, Coastal and Fresh
Waters, World Health Organization (2003) Author, California
Boating Safety Act of 1999 (Assembly Bill 1287) Editor, The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open
Water Lifesaving (1995) |
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Editor, Guidelines
for Open Water Lifeguard Training and Standards (1993) Editor, Guidelines
for Training and Standards of Aquatic Rescue Response Teams (1996) Editor, International Medical-Rescue Conference Proceedings,
International Life Saving Federation (1997) Editor, United States Lifesaving
Association Website (USLA.ORG) (1997 2004) Editor, International Life Saving
Federation World Wide Web Site (ILSF.ORG) (1999 2004) Contributing Author, Better Beaches
- Management of Safe and Enjoyable Swimming Beaches; Griffiths (Ed.)
(1999) Writer and Narrator, You're the Lifeguard, televised public service
announcement (1996, 2000) Managing Editor, US Lifesaving Magazine 1982 - 1983 Articles and Letters, New York Newsday, Aquatics International,
Emergency Magazine, Fire Rescue, American Lifeguard Magazine, and others |
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Calculating the Hazard Presented by Rip Currents, World
Conference on Drowning Prevention, Vancouver, Canada (October 2017) The History of Beach Lifeguarding, World Conference on Drowning
Prevention, Penang, Malaysia (October 2015) Rip Current Prediction Modeling and Lifesaving, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration Coastal Hazards Resilience Workshop, Suffolk,
Virginia (April 2015) Lifeguard Strategies for Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
(January 2015) 50th Anniversary Retrospective, United States
Lifesaving Association, Huntington Beach, California (April 2014) Lifeguard Agency Certification, Massachusetts Recreation and
Parks Association State Conference, Hyannis, Massachusetts (March 2013) |
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International Life
Saving, Congreso Inernacional
de Salvamento Acuatico,
Isla de Margarita Venezuela (June 2012) Lifeguard Standards
Coalition, Royal Spanish Lifesaving Federation, Alicante, Spain (September
2011) International Life Saving
Strategies, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, Orange County, California
(March 2008) American Lifesaving,
International Life Saving Conference, Geelong, Australia (February 2006) Congreso Inernacional
de Salvamento Acuatico,
YMCA of Caracas, Vargas State, Venezuela (October 2004) International Scientific
Conference, Voluntary Water Rescue Service In Uniting Europe, Polish Lifesaving
Federation, Sondomierz, Poland (October 2004) Congressi Internazionali
(Co-Chair, Modern Techniques of Water Accident Prevention and Rescue;
Presenter, Specialized Rescue Equipment: Jet Ski), Viareggio, Italy
(September 2004) International Lifesaving
Symposium, Duetsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft
(German Lifesaving Federation), Bad Nenndorf, Germany (October 2003) Reducing Childhood
Drowning through Timely and Effective Rescue, Water Safety and the Prevention
of Childhood Unintentional Drowning Injuries, Hellenic Society for Social
Pediatrics and Health Promotion, Athens, Greece (May 2003) Shark Attacks A
Lifeguards View, A Sea Grant and University of Florida conference (June
2002) Sharks and the Media
Chair of a Panel Discussion, United States Lifesaving Association Educational
Conference, Coeur dAlene, Idaho (November 2001) After Hours Response
Teams Member of a Discussion Panel, United States Lifesaving Association
Educational Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 2001) International Conference
on Safety in Transportation, Telese Terme, Italy (February 2001) Congress on Water Safety:
Santander, Spain (December 1999) Monterey County Beach
Safety Forum (keynote speaker): Monterey, California (October 1999) Project Wipeout: Orange
County, California (June 1999) California Parks
Conference: San Mateo, California (March 1999) National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators, San Diego (September 1998) Congreso Internacional de
Salvamento Acuatico II: Mar del Plata, Argentina (October 1997) Master of Ceremonies,
International Boating and Water Safety Summit (April 1997) Congreso Internacional de
Salvamento Acuatico: Buenos Aires, Argentina (October 1996) World Congress for Safety
of Life at Sea: Genoa, Italy (April 1996) Signs of the Times, A
Beach Signage Workshop: Honolulu, Hawaii (April 1995) Symposium on Beach
Lifeguarding, Royal Life Saving Society: London, England (March 1994) National Recreation &
Park Assn, National Pool & Aquatic Conference: Mesa, Arizona (February
1994) National Recreation &
Park Assn, Congress for Recreation & Parks: San Jose, California (October
1993) |
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ABC News 20/20 American Lifeguard Magazine* Associated Press* Atlanta Constitution BBC Radio* Christian Science Monitor* CNN* Conde Nast Traveler Good Morning America |
Florida Sun Sentinel Inside Edition la Repubblica (Rome) Los Angeles Times* Mens Health National Public Radio New York Newsday* New York Times* The O'Reilly Factor |
Pensacola News Journal San Diego Union Tribune* San Francisco Examiner* Surfer Magazine* Travel Holiday magazine USA Today* Web MD (webcast) [*Indicates multiple instances] |
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Presidents Award for
Outstanding Contributions to Ocean Lifesaving - Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs
Association 2016 25 Most Influential
Aquatics Professionals Over the Past 25 Years - Aquatics International
Magazine 2013 Gold Medal Deutshe Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschafte
e.V. (German Lifesaving Federation) - 2012 Paragon Award
International Swimming Hall of Fame - 2011 Emergency Medical
Technician 1980 - 2009 25 Most Influential
Aquatics Professionals - Aquatics International Magazine 2005 Award of Merit, United
States Lifesaving Association - 2004 Higgins and Langley
International Award for Outstanding Achievement in Swiftwater Rescue - 2003 First Annual Humanitarian
Lifesaving Award, United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Region
2002 Life Member United States
Lifesaving Association - 2001 Life Member California
Surf Lifesaving Association - 2001 Award of Merit - The
National Water Safety Congress - 2000 Special Commendation -
Governor Pete Wilson 1994 City of San Diego -
Management Academy - 1988 LEAD San Diego - Class of
1987 Special Commendation -
San Diego County Board of Supervisors - 1987 Citizen of the Year -
City Club of San Diego - 1984 Lifeguard of the Year -
San Diego Lifeguard Service 1984 University of Colorado -
Bachelor of Science, Journalism - 1980 |
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Water Safety USA Annual Meeting (moderator), Broomfield, Colorado
October 2017 World Conference on Drowning Prevention, Vancouver, Canada
October 2017 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Vancouver, Canada October 2017 Costa Rica lifeguard development, Costa Rica June 2017 United States Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting,
Brewster, Massachusetts April 2017 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Malaga, Spain February 2017 Rip Current Messaging, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Silver Springs, Maryland December 2016 United States Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting,
Denver, Colorado November 2016 Water Safety USA Annual Meeting (moderator), Nashville, Tennessee
October 2016 International Life Saving Federation General Assembly and Board
of Directors meeting, Eindhoven, Netherlands September 2016 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania April 2016 United States Lifesaving Association, Textbook Committee,
Presiding Officer, Denver, Colorado March 2016 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Waikoloa, Hawaii November 2015 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Penang, Malaysia October 2015 Water Safety USA, Moderator, Scottsdale, AZ October 2015 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, South Padre Island, Texas April 2015 Puerto Rico Lifesaving Development Mission, Coordinator, San
Juan, Puerto Rico January 2015 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Virginia Beach, Virginia November 2014 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Montpellier, France September 2014 Water Safety USA, Moderator, Portland, OR October 2014 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Huntington Beach, California April 2014 Water Safety USA, inaugural meeting, Moderator, Washington, D.C.
February 2014 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Hyannis Massachusetts November 2013 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Potsdam, Germany October 2013 World Conference on Drowning Prevention, Postdam,
Germany October 2013 National Weather Service Rip Current Reporting meeting, Silver
Springs, Maryland May 2013 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Santa Rosa, California April 2013 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Leuven, Belgium April 2013 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Adelaide, Australia November 2012 International Life Saving Federation General Assembly, Adelaide,
Australia November 2012 Second International Rip Current Symposium, Sydney, Australia
October 2012 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Minneapolis, Minnesota October 2012 Venezuela Lifesaving Seminar and Training, Isla de Margarita,
Venezuela June 2012 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Huntington Beach, California April 2012 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Miami, Florida
April 2012 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Toronto, Canada April 2012 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Makena, Hawaii November 2011 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Pomona, California November 2011 United States Navy Waterfront Safety Working Group, San Diego,
California July 2011 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina April 2011 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, El Segundo, California April 2011 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Presiding Officer, Portland, Oregon November 2010 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Alexandria, Egypt October 2010 National Recreation and Parks Association, Aquatic Safety
Conference, Houston, Texas March 2010 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Galveston, Texas April 2010 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. San Clemente, California April 2010 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Williamsburg, Virginia November 2009 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. San Diego, California October 2009 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Madrid, Spain September 2009 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Monterey, California April 2009 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Castaic, California April 2009 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Bad Nenndorf, Germany February 2009 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Cocoa Beach, Florida November 2008 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition. Co-organizer. Colorado
Springs, Colorado October 2008 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
and General Assembly. Berlin, Germany July 2008 International Boating and Water Safety Summit. San Diego,
California April 2008 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Kauai, Hawaii April 2008 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Long Beach, California April 2008 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Beijing, China February 2008 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition. Co-organizer. San
Luis Obispo, California December 2007 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Charlotte, South Carolina November 2007 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Newport Beach, California October 2007 World Water Safety 2007. Co-organizer. Porto, Portugal
September 2007 International Life Saving Federation Lifesaving Commission. Presiding
Officer. Porto, Portugal September 2007 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Porto, Portugal September 2007 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Chicago, IL April 2007 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition. Co-organizer.
Valhalla, NY December 2006 International Life Saving Federation Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. Dublin, Ireland November 2006 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Lake Tahoe, NV November 2006 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
Leuven, Belgium September 2006 California Boating Safety Meeting (hosted by the California
Department of Boating and Waterways). Los Angeles, California July 2006 United States Lifeguard
Standards Coalition meeting. St. Louis, Missouri May 2006 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Annapolis, Maryland April 2006 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Huntington Beach, California April 2006 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
Geelong, Australia February 2006 International Life Saving Federation, Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. Geelong, Australia February 2006 Hong Kong Lifesaving Society Golden Jubilee Celebration and
Technical Conference. Hong Kong November 2005 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer. Dana Point, California November 2005 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Santa Clarita, California October 2005 American Red Cross, USLA, YMCA of the USA Coalition Meeting, Las
Vegas, Nevada October 2005 National Association for Search and Rescue Aquatic Summit,
Oakland, California May 2005 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer and Chair, National Certification Committee. Miami Beach,
Florida May 2005 California Surf Life Saving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Seal Beach, California April 2005 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Bad Nenndorf, Germany February 2005 International Life Saving Federation, Lifesaving Commission.
Presiding Officer. Bad Nenndorf, Germany February 2005 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer and Chair, National Certification Committee. Galveston, TX
November 2004 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
and General Assembly, Viareggio, Italy September 2004 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Presiding Officer and Chair, National Certification Committee. San Francisco,
CA April 2004 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Egypt February 2004 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee, Chair, National Textbook Committee,
Chair, Website Committee. Red Bank, NJ November 2003 German Life Saving Federation, 90th Anniversary Celebration and
Lifesaving Congress. Speaker Beach Lifesaving in America. Bad Nenndorf,
Germany October 2003 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee, Chair, National Textbook Committee,
Chair, Website Committee. Honolulu, HI May 2003 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
St. Lucia May 2003 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee, Chair, National Textbook Committee,
Chair, Website Committee. Chicago, Illinois November 2002 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Del Mar, California October 2002 Organizing Committee, USLA 2002 National Lifeguard Championships,
San Diego, California August 2002 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Daytona Beach, Florida May 2002 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting.
Chair, National Certification Committee. Daytona Beach, Florida May 2002 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Camp Pendleton, California May 2002 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Coeur dAlene, Idaho November 2001 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Los Angeles, California October 2001 International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors meeting,
Broadbeach, Australia September 2001 World Congress on Drowning Organizing Committee, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands June 2001 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania May 2001 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Santa Cruz, California April 2001 Safety Training for Remote Aquatic Environments National Meeting,
Cambridge, Massachusetts April 2001 Lifesaving Society of Canada, National Strategic Planning
Meeting, Toronto, Canada February 2001 United States Lifesaving Association, Textbook Committee meeting
(Chair), Austin, Texas January 2001 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Leuven, Belgium December 2000 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Newport Beach, California November 2000 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Carlsbad, California October 2000 Organizing Committee, USLA 2000 National Lifeguard Championships
August 2000 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Hollywood, Florida May 2000 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, San Clemente, California April 2000 International Life Saving Federation, General Assembly, Sydney,
Australia March 2000 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Sydney, Australia March 2000 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. New Orleans, Louisiana November 1999 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting,
Mission Viejo, California October 1999 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Worthing, United Kingdom September 1999 International Life Saving Federation, Goal Setting Workshop,
Montreal, Canada May 1999 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Santa Rosa, California May 1999 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Long Beach, California April 1999 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Norfolk, Virginia November 1998 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting, Newport Beach, California October 1998 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting,
Bad Nenndorf, Germany September 1998 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committees. Avalon, California May 1998 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Hermosa Beach, California -- April 1998 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
and General Assembly. Auckland, New Zealand February 1998 International Life Saving Federation, Publication Committee
(presiding officer) and discussions with Mosby Lifeline regarding
international lifesaving textbook publications. New York, NY December 1997 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. Atlantic City, New Jersey November 1997 California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). Camp Pendleton, California October 1998 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting
(meeting organizer). San Diego, California September 1997 International Life Saving Federation, International
Medical/Rescue Conference. September 1997 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. Austin, Texas May 1997 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (Master of
Ceremonies). San Diego, California April 1997 California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). Huntington Beach, California April 1997 International Life Saving Federation, Editorial Board. Leuven,
Belgium March 1997 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. Reno, Nevada November 1996 California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). Ventura, California November 1996 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Durban, South Africa -- May 1996 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida -- April 1996 International Swimming Hall of Fame, International Drowning
Symposium, The Etiology of Drowning with Perspectives in Intervention and
Prevention. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida -- April 1996 California Surf Lifesaving Association Board of Directors meeting
(presiding officer). Laguna Beach, California -- April 1996 National Aquatic Summit. Washington, DC -- February 1996 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Leuven, Belgium -- November 1995 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification and National Textbook
Committee. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina -- November 1995 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer). Newport Beach, California -- October 1995 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer). Santa Cruz, California -- April 1995 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee and National
Textbook Committee. Alexandria, Virginia -- May 1995 Signs of the Times, A Beach Signage Workshop. Honolulu, Hawaii --
April 1995 International Life Saving Federation, Board of Directors meeting.
Leuven, Belgium -- February 1995 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar (meeting organizer). Chair, National Certification
Committee and National Textbook Committee. San Diego, California -- November
1994 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer). San Clemente, California -- October 1994 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee and National
Textbook Committee. Seattle, Washington -- May 1994 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (presiding officer and meeting organizer). Rosarito Beach, Mexico --
April 1994 United States Lifesaving Association National Textbook Committee
(presiding officer and meeting organizer). Chicago, Illinois -- February 1994 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee. Chicago,
Illinois -- November 1993 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Seal Beach, California -- October 1993 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee. Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida -- May 1993 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Valencia, California -- April 1993 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Chair, National Certification Committee. Corpus
Christi, Texas -- November 1992 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Oceanside, California -- October 1992 United States Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors meeting
and Educational Seminar. Daytona Beach, Florida -- May 1992 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Santa Barbara, California -- April 1992 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Newport Beach, California -- October 1991 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (meeting organizer). San Diego, California -- April 1991 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Santa Cruz, California -- October 1990 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Lake Castaic, California -- April 1990 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Huntington Beach, California -- October 1989 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Marina Del Rey, California -- April 1989 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Huntington Beach, California -- October 1988 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Laguna Beach, California -- April 1988 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Newport Beach, California -- October 1987 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Mission Viejo, California -- April 1987 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting (meeting organizer). San Diego, California -- October 1986 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Santa Cruz, California -- April 1986 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. San Diego, California -- October 1985 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
meeting. Redondo Beach, California -- April 1985 California Surf Lifesaving Association, Board of Directors
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B. Chris Brewster has provided expert services to municipalities
considering provision of lifeguard services or adjustments to existing
services. He has provided expert services to plaintiffs and defendants in
legal cases involving drowning, beach and water injury, sand collapse,
boating injury, and a variety of other circumstances related to his areas of
expertise. These cases have included local, state, and federal court. Cases
are considered on a selective basis. The following is an overview of cases: Garner et al. vs. The City of New York, et al. (2001)
Defendants alleged to have improperly maintained a beach area, resulting in
serious injuries to a minor who submerged, but was resuscitated. Representing
plaintiff. Ravins vs. Alvarez, Endersby, Morro Bay, et
al (2001) US District Court Defendants alleged to have failed to take
actions which might have prevented death of two persons in a recreational
vessel which capsized in surf, resulting in the death of two children. Representing
plaintiffs. Fine, et al. vs. Seaforth Sportfishing, et al. (2002)
Defendants alleged to have improperly operated a sportfishing boat which was
struck by waves in the Mission Bay (San Diego) channel, resulting in injury
to passengers. Representing plaintiffs. Pond, et al. vs. Cutler, et al. (2002) Defendants alleged to
have improperly operated a recreational motorboat in a manner which caused
death to an individual. Representing defendants. Johnson, et al. vs. Lake Mission Viejo Association, et al (2003)
Defendants alleged to have failed to prevent a drowning death at Lake
Mission Viejo. Representing defendants. Anderson, et al. vs. TERI (2004) Defendants alleged to have
failed to provide proper care for a man who drowned in their board and care
home pool. Representing plaintiff. Wendt v. USA (2004) US District Court Defendants alleged to
have negligently managed a national park, causing the death of a female
visitor. Representing plaintiff. Bullock v. East Bay Regional Park District (2004) Defendants
alleged to have failed to properly care for a swimmer who died by drowning.
Representing defendant. Singh et al v. East Bay Regional Park District (2005)
Defendants alleged to have been negligent in the drowning death of a swimmer.
Representing defendants. Murphy v. City of San Diego, et al (2008) California Superior
Court Claim against employer related to termination from employment.
Representing defendant. Duffy v. The Key West Reach Limited Partnership (2011) Florida
Circuit Court Defendants alleged to have negligently caused injury to a
person diving from a pier. Representing plaintiff. Walters v. City of San Diego, et al. (2012) US District Court
Defendants alleged to have falsely arrested and imprisoned a man.
Representing plaintiff. Sang et al v. Masters College and
Seminary et al (2014) California Superior Court Defendants alleged to have
been negligent in the death of a student who died in a sand collapse at a
beach. Representing plaintiff. Kormylo et al v. Forever Resorts, LLC et al (2015) US District Court
Defendants alleged to have been negligent in the injury of a man due to a
boating accident. Representing plaintiff and third party defendants. |
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