JONATHAN
APIRION
HOME
(928)607-3044, apirion@apirion.com
Attorney at Law, Member of the Arizona State Bar since October
1999
¨LEGAL EXPERIENCE;
¨TECHNICAL GUIDING, INSTRUCTION
AND RESCUE EXPERIENCE;
¨OTHER
WORK;
¨Philosophy work by Jonathan Apirion.
¨EDUCATION
Juris Doctor:
·Dean’s
Achievement Award Scholarship
·Dean’s
List all Semesters
Master of Science:
Text of reference letter from Dr. Jasper Hunt Scan.
Bachelor of Arts:
Click for a description of
the St. John's College Great Books curriculum and non-elective educational
program
·Student
Government Representative
·Fencing
Team, NM; Crew, MD
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY; CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR,
·Felony
prosecution, including many murder and sex crimes cases
extensive jury trial experience.
·Significant
research, writing and motion work.
VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY- COCONINO COUNTY LEGAL AID,
·Provided
representation for low income individuals involving public housing,
constitutional law issues, general tenants rights, family law and other general
civil practice areas.
·This
work involved substantial research and writing, drafting and filing pleadings,
representation at hearings, interviews and negotiations.
·Text of reference letter from Mikkel Jordahl, Director of
Coconino Legal Aid; Scan.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - LAW OFFICES OF KEITH KNOCHLE,
·Trial
practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law and general civil
practice.
·Full
litigation representation through all stages from initial interviews, research,
hearings, negotiations, depositions, trial, etc..
LEGAL CONSULTANT - WELLS FARGO BANK San Francisco, CA, Fall
1999
·Developed
loan documentation and underwriting guidelines for a new credit product
·Established
protocol for contracting with government and non-profit organizations
· Text of reference letter from Adam Murray, Vice President; Scan.
LEGAL CLERK - US GOVERNMENT, J.A.G. Corps, Colorado
Springs, CO, Summer 1998
·Research,
writing, briefs, information gathering, plea drafting
·Offered
a Commission
·
Text of reference letter from Captain Schoup;
Scan.
·
Text of evaluation by Colonel
Graves; Scan.
LEGAL CLERK - PIERCE ATWOOD Portland, ME, Fall 1997
·Corporate
contract review
·
Text of reference letter from Devin Anderson; Scan.
LEGAL INTERN - PINE TREE LEGAL
·Developed
cases and represented clients through administrative hearings involving
evictions, etc.
·Conducted
negotiations with State institutions,
·Legal
research and factual investigations
¨TECHNICAL
GUIDING, INSTRUCTION AND RESCUE WORK
ALPINE CLIMBING GUIDE- AMERICAN ALPINE INSTITUTE, WA
·Instruction
and guiding in technical alpine rock, multi-pitch ice, glacier travel, etc.
·Guided
technical, remote alpine climbing routes in the North Cascades involving
multi-pitch ice, rock and glacier travel at altitude
·Instructed
Crevasse Rescue, French Technique, Advanced Alpinism, Alpine Rock, Winter
Camping skills, Avalanche hazard evaluation, Basic ice climbing, crevasse
rescue, etc.
· Text
of reference letter from Steve Dunbar, Senior
Guide; Scan.
HEAD CLIMBER, SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, CLIMBING GUIDE- NORTH
CAROLINA
OUTWARD BOUND AND HURRICANE ISLAND OUTWARD BOUND
·Managed
climbing program including all aspects of staff supervision and resource
coordination
·Instructed
staff trainings in high angle rescue and rock site management
·Instructed
90 day semesters in Mexico including ascent of the glaciated Volcanoes (to
17,000 ft)
·Instructed
50 day Instructor Development Courses
·23
and 9 day Adult Standard Courses
·Served
as National Office Safety Inspector
·Helped
to write new safety manuals
·Led
various technical rescue workshops and classes
·reference letters and evaluations related to this work:
Bryan Thysell, Course Director and
Attorney at Law; Scan.
Mike Fischesser, President of Alpine
Towers; Scan.
Zeb Gray,
Program Director; Scan.
Jeep Barret, Technical Climbing Program
Chief;
Scan.
Lisa Loveday, Basecamp
Director; Scan.
Lon Coulter, Base Camp Director; Scan.
Meg Clews, Senior Instructor; Scan.
Tom Schumaker, Head Climber; Scan.
ROCK-CLIMBING GUIDE:
·Guiding
and instruction in technical rock climbing
·multi-pitch
rock climbing
·Lead
guide on multi-guide contracts
PROGRAM COORDINATOR- HARBOR HOUSE South West Harbor, ME
·Created
and ran a new adventure program
·Supervised
staff
OTHER PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL GUIDING WORK
·Mainbound, ME and NH (Multi-pitch ice, winter camping
skills, basic Alpinism)
·Chauncey
Ranch, AZ (Ropes Course and leadership work with various client groups)
·Farm
and Wilderness, VT (Rock Climbing trips)
Text of Dave Woodmansie
Letter; Scan.
·On the Edge
Productions, AZ (Corporate clients, Ropes Course and Leadership work)
Text of Dean Spillane letter; Scan.
·MO Dpt. Of Parks & Rec., MO (Rock Climbing trips)
Text of Andy Gerrard Letter; Scan.
·Camp
Beach cliff, ME (Ropes course design, construction and staff training contract)
·Florida
Everglades, FL (Extended swamp/coastal island trips)
·Caving/Spelunking,
TN (3 day subterranean trips)
·Camp
Zoe, MO (Waterfront Director)
·White
water instruction, NC (Chatooga, F.B.,
etc.)
UNIT LEADER- MOUNTAIN SEARCH AND RESCUE Santa Fe, NM (Volunteer work
during college)
·Remote
mountain rescue; high angle rescue;
extended search operations in winter conditions;
·Emergency
medical services;
·back-country
patient care;
·body
recovery
Newspaper clippings.
(I am the one in the red circles)
General Carpentry and Painting for
Neuro Biology Lab Technician,
Text of reference Letter from Dr. Price; Scan.
SOLO Wilderness Medicine Intern,
Text of reference letter from Buck Tilton, Wilderness
Medicine, EMT Instructor; Scan.
Handyman for G.P. Galleries,
Brick Rehabs in
Log Cabin from scratch in
PHILOSOPHY: Philosophy
has been one of my primary intellectual pursuits since high school. Sample paper(s).
OTHER WRITING: I have written several articles on technical guiding and adventure education. Some have been published in Boulderdash, a climbing magazine. Most of these articles concerned the ethical aspects of technical guiding. I wrote
"INSTITUTIONAL CLIMBING" a manual for climbing programs, available on-line.
CLIMBING: Various major ascents
throughout North, Central and
RUNNING: Placed fourth in the 1999 Stinson Beach Marathon. (While I enjoy running and racing, I take much more pride in my climbing. Physical endurance is only one of the many skills required for serious technical alpine climbing, and, comparatively, one of the most easily acquired.)
LANGUAGES:
Spanish - Conversational; required for my work and climbing in South America
and
Ancient Greek - Translational; Required for reading many of the great ancient
works in their original form.
French - Translational; Required for reading many of the great European works
in their original form. I never learned French well, but I did manage some
translations of Baudelaire and De Tocqueville that brought me some
satisfaction.
BICYCLING: Rode from
AN OVERVIEW OF THE WORK INVOLVED
IN GUIDING TECHNICAL CLIMBING ROUTES
Technical alpine climbing guides are a misunderstood and underestimated group
of extremely skilled and dedicated professionals. The basis for this
misunderstanding is perhaps the public's ignorance about what this type of
climbing and guiding require in comparison to the recreational pursuits they
are normally exposed to. The most common type of rock climbing involves doing
routes of under 100 feet with good, easy protection. There are tens of
thousands of people in the
In addition to physical strength and a broad base of climbing skills, technical alpine climbing, and especially guiding, require a level of judgment and mental endurance that are rarely required in other pursuits. I believe that my experience as a guide fostered a good deal of the judgment, focus and personal responsibility that assist me in my practice of the law. I learned how to work with clients in stressful situations. I learned how to work long days without losing my focus. My recent work involves at the most, only eight to ten hour days, spent in a comfortable office. Guiding often involved getting up sometime between midnight and 2:00 am for hard eighteen to twenty hour days. Having worked in these different fields I am amazed at just how disproportionate compensation is with either the intellectual skill or work involved.
Please note: The reference letters below are the verbatim text of letters and evaluations I have gathered over the years. Copies of the originals are available on request.
Mikkel Jordahl, Director of
Coconino Legal Aid,
222 E. Birch Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(520)774-0653
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I am the Director of Coconino Legal Aid. We are a part of DNA People's Legal
Services and provide free legal services to low-income people in areas of
I am writing to strongly recommend the work of
Sincerely,
Mik Jordahl
CLA Director
Adam Murray, Vice President,
Business Direct - Risk Management
WELLS FARGO BANK
January 10, 2000
To whom it may concern, During the Fall of 1999
Vice President
DEVIN ANDERSON, PIERCE ATWOOD
ATTORNEYS
November 20, 1997
DEVIN J.
DIRECT
207.791.1286 TO whom it may concern:
E-MAIL
DAnderson@ PierceAtwood.com
I supervised
Atwood. Jonathan was brought on as a temporary clerk to help with a corporate
financial reorganization project. Jonathan's responsibilities included
reviewing a
large number of irregular contracts, interpreting the significance of
variations in provisions and creating a table of variations to facilitate the
drafting of appropriate
amendments for each contract.
Jonathan quickly grasped the requirements of the project. He was thorough,
efficient and attentive, and identified many unexpected problems.
I can recommend Jonathan without reservation. I believe that the judgment and
responsibility Jonathan developed in his previous work as a climbing guide,
combined with his intellectual abilities and enthusiasm for the law will enable
him to serve well as an attorney in any setting.
In the event you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not
hesitate to contact me at the number set forth on this letterhead.
Sincerely,
One Monument
Square
VOICE
207.791.1100
FAX
207. 791.7 350
E-MAIL
infoCa~pierceAtwood.com
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Claims Division
Dear Sir or Ma'am:
It is my pleasure to recommend
confident that Jonathan would be a great asset to any legal office.
Jonathan worked as a summer intern in the Criminal Law Division of the Fort
Carson Office of
the Staff Judge Advocate in 1998. As an active duty captain, I was one of his
supervising trial
counsels in the Criminal Law Division. Jonathan provided invaluable research
and assistance to
our office during his three months at
Jonathan's writing and analytic thinking is superb. He researched dozens of
criminal law issues
and wrote clear, concise legal memoranda. His research and writing included
such diverse topics as jurisdiction, immunity, speedy trial, multiplicity,
electronic eavesdropping, character evidence, sentencing appellate issues,
larceny, conspiracy, negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter.
Jonathan is a quick study who easily mastered the drafting of charge sheets and
accompanying documents. Trial counsels often handed new case files to Jonathan
to analyze sufficiency of evidence and which crimes to charge. In particular,
Jonathan helped me draft charges against a soldier who made hundreds of
unauthorized long distance telephone calls.
Jonathan also displayed a high level of enthusiasm and teamwork. He was always
eager to work late to help trial counsels prepare for trial or to research
issues for priority investigations. Jonathan often observed our trials and
provided assistance during breaks. He also contributed to the office teams
during athletic competitions against other Army units. Jonathan is very
athletic and is an avid outdoorsman.
I highly recommend
DEREK W. SHOUP
Claims Attorney
1998 JAGG
SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
AFTER-ACTION REPORT
17 August 1998
1. INTERN: Jonathan J. Apirion
2. OFFICE AND LOCATION: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate,
3. PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 June - 6 August 1998.
4. DUTIES PERFORMED: Served as an intern doing legal research and writing in
support of
attorneys in the Criminal Law Division.
51 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Outstanding.
a. Mr. Apirion made an enormous contribution to the Criminal Law Division during
the eight
weeks he was here. He quickly earned a reputation among the division's
attorneys as someone
who could be relied on for superior, well-researched, and well-written
products. Throughout his
stay, he performed at a level far above that usually associated with interns.
Our Senior Trial
Counsel said that Mr. Apirion was the best intern he has seen in his five years
in the JAGG.
b. Mr. Apirion made a significant research and writing contribution during his
short stay in our office. He supported trial counsel by researching such issues
as jurisdiction, multiplicity, the right to a speedy trial, the sufficiency of
evidence, the admissibility of various types of character evidence, and the
effect of judicial omissions during the providency
inquiry. Possessing
excellent oral and written communication skills, Mr. Apirion was always able to
clearly communicate the results of his research to the trial counsel. He also
researched and retrieved records essential for the successful prosecution of
courts-martial, including phone records and chain of custody documentation. In
addition to these extensive research efforts, Mr. Apirion
prepared many charge sheets, endorsements, and other correspondence related to
courts-martial and administrative elimination actions. In all of these
endeavors, he demonstrated a keen intellect, sound judgment, and a tremendous
work ethic. In short, he was a great force multiplier for the Criminal Law
Division during the summer turnover period when his many talents were most
needed.
c. Mr. Apirion also participated in many other office activities. He was a
regular participant in our physical training program, impressing everyone with
his outstanding physical condition.
He also attended officer professional development sessions and participated in
Organization Day
activities.
6. SUITABILITY FOR JAGG APPOINTMENT: Mr. Apirion is
an exceptional candidate for
JAGG appointment. He has a very impressive
combination of intellect, inter-personal skills, and
work ethic. On top of those traits, he is an effective team player who
possesses a winning attitude.
7. HOUSING: During part of his time in our office, Mr. Apirion stayed at the
Colorado Inn, the
temporary lodging facility on
8. RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM: The intern
program is an excellent opportunity for the JAGG to
make a good impression on prospective candidates
for appointment. Even those who do not apply for appointment will say positive
things about the Corps
upon their return to law school if they have had a good experience. Obviously,
the program is also a
good screening mechanism for the Corps. It affords us a much better opportunity
to evaluate potential
for JAGG service than we have in the case of
applicants who have not been interns. For these reasons, the program must be
protected from any further budget cutting. It is essential to the future of the
Corps.
L/JOSEPH L. GRAVES
Staff Judge Advocate
upon their return to law school if they have had a good experience. Obviously,
the program is also a
good screening mechanism for the Corps. It affords us a much better opportunity
to evaluate potential
for JAGG service than we have in the case of
applicants who have not been interns. For these reasons,
the program must be protected from any further budget cutting. It is essential
to the future of the Corps.
L/JOSEPH L. GRAVES
Staff Judge Advocate
Letter of Recommendation for
I warmly recommend
overall intellectual and personal qualities. In my opinion, Jonathan's
interests and abilities are aptly suited for the study and practice of law.
Jonathan is an enthusiastic, motivated Outward Bound instructor. This, combined
with his intelligence, analytical ability and sensitivity to detail, make him
an interesting and thought-
provoking educator. His presentations were consistently well-organized and well-conceived.
He presented topics and ideas with intelligence, conviction and enough
imagination to catch his students' interest and provoke a response. Jonathan
also has strong writing skills. Unlike some instructors who find it difficult
to write a coherent critique of their students, Jonathan was able to synthesize
information and present a focused, insightful, written analysis of his
students.
Moreover, in our discussions, he exhibited a strong interest in history,
government and the legal
system. Besides the obvious sincerity with which he embraced these interests,
Jonathan exhibited a soundness of judgment and the ability to entertain
different points of view. While these characteristics enhance his competency as
an educator, they also impact significantly on his capacity for scholarship,
and more specifically, on his aptitude for the study of law.
Personally, Jonathan is sincere and articulate. These qualities, too, augur
well for a future in the legal profession. Without hesitancy, I endorse Jonathan's
candidacy as a law student and feel confident that his intellectual ability,
motivation and strong personal attributes will make him a committed, successful
student of law.
February 5, 1996
Brian P. Thysell
Program Manager:
Attorney at Law
Steve Dunbar
American Alpine Institute
1515 12th St.
To whom it may concern,
During the month of June in 1995,
mountaineering course for the American Alpine Institute.
He performed his duties with enthusiasm and dedication. He demonstrated the
greatest
proficiency in the instruction and guiding of rock and alpine rock climbing.
Jonathan also demonstrated excellent safety awareness and judgment. He is
gaining experience and competency with instruction and guiding in glaciated
environments.
Jonathan lead rope teams up glaciated peaks, large groups on Alpine rock and
snow routes and
miscellaneous instructional activities. I trusted Jonathan to lead such
activities independently after briefing him on the some of the particular
dangers or problems associated with a given area or situation.
Jonathan is a responsible worker and a good role model.
Senior Guide with the American Alpine Institute
Alpine Towers, Inc., Post Office Box 69,
Jonas Ridge, North Carolina 28641, (704) 733-0953
Green Cove ~Base Camp
NCOBS _
855 Tessentte Road
FranMin, NC
Dear Jonathan:
Thanks for participating and contributing in our recent safety and quality
review of staffing, training, ventures and final expeditions at the Colorado
Outward Bound School.
I was very impressed with the role you played during the
review. Your wisdom and insights helped me a lot during the sticky situations
you and I observed up in the mountains. I'm glad we were paired together. Our
combined backgrounds were vital to the success of the review. If we hadn't
probed deeper into the rock scene, C.O.B.S. would
have been less aware of the serious potential problems we unveiled. Your
ability to analyze the root of the problems and later articulate the difficult
to describe issues reminded me of Rusty Baille. As
you know, I have a lot of respect for Rusty, After working with you on this
review I have a lot of respect for you as well. I suspect and trust that you
manage one hell of a tight rock program at Green Cove. If I were an NCOBS program manager I would feel really confident in your
judgment to safely manage all the intricate nuances of staff, students,
policies, training and attitudes related to institutional rock climbing. I hope
we get a chance to do more reviews and climb together in the near future. Your
is Program Safety and Quality, Mike Fischesser,
President
cc::
Climber Eval for
I found exposure to Jonathan this summer to be educational. I
found his instructional information oriented towards progress and
chance within our climbing program . I welcomed it. It was simple
to understand and simple to incorporate into the course, I was
thankful for the option. Jonathan indeed has a strong base of
climbing knowledge, common sense, and awareness of the student
experience; all of which are key factors in working with crews and
instructors.
I wanted to write this evaluation because I feel Jonathan did his job with me,
an instructor, remarkably well this summer. I ended up saving about 12 hours of
course time, and felt a safer rocks site was run from these changes Jonathan,
indeed, embodies the intimidation and intrigue of rock climbing on a some
levels. However, as I saw with both of my junior crews this summer, he is
approachable, present, flexible and appealing to the students. His questions
made them think, and his singing made them sing or laugh along. He actually was
the focus of both of the crews' skits at the end of course. That said a great
deal about him, I thought. It was random and yet revealing of
something....something lasting, something approachable, something allowing of
humor.
Being the first season with a climbing staff here at Cedar
Rock, Jonathan ran an obviously busy schedule. His commitment, sense of duty
and work ethic seemed without end; 14-16 hour work days followed by 5 a.m.
marathon duty. Knowing that as an instructor makes me proud of the corker
within, yet weary of the state of the climbers body, mind, and spirit. Is the
system somehow cheating students? How can the strain of hours be lessened? Does
Cedar Rock need more climbing staff?
Thanks for the opportunity to express my thanks and
appreciation of Jonathan's work.
JANE ESSELYTON, Senior Instructor
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
28 February, 1996
To Whom It May Concern:
Mr. John Apirion has asked me to provide a letter of support for his
applications to
graduate study in law. This is a very easy one to do. I have known Mr. Apirion
for two
years. I have served as his academic advisor as he completes his master's
degree in
educational leadership and experiential education.
Mr. Apirion is in the top 5% of graduate students with whom I have worked. He
is quite
bright, always well prepared, articulate, and thorough.
Mr. Apirion's academic abilities are rooted in the
superior undergraduate education he
received at
word. It was a delight for me to have a graduate student who had studied the
old masters
in the original and who was able to apply their thinking and insights to the
contemporary
arena.
Mr. Apirion has his feet solidly on
the ground in the real life concerns of non academic
people. He is a senior Outward Bound Instructor with much experience dealing
with people in high stress situations demanding a high degree of
professionalism on his part.
He has responded well to this sort of stress and, indeed, has flourished in
such situations.
I think the best way to frame this reference is to say that it is not a matter
of whether or
not he can get accepted into a law school; rather the question is which law
school will be lucky enough to have this young man in its midst!
Therefore, I give him my highest recommendation and I do so with no hesitation
whatsoever. If more detail is needed, I will gladly provide more information in
this
Sincerely,
Dr, Jasper S.'Hunt, Jr.
Professor of Leadership Studies and Experiential Education
Department of Educational Leadership
MSU, P.O.Box
8400,Mankato,Minnesota 56002-8400 (507)389-1116 FAX: (507)389-5863
Climber Evaluation Form
Employee's Name Jonathon Apirion
Course Number Summer. 1993 Name of Evaluator Jeep Barett
1) Greatest Assets as a Head Climber: What specific skills, traits,
or methods of instruction make this individual effective as a Head
Climber?
Jonathon is one of the best teachers we have had in the role of Head Climber.
He is innovative, interesting and extremely conscientious in his approach to
teaching both O B students, and his own staff.
He is a visionary and an inventor. He doesn't just manage
the climbing program at Green Cove, he improves it.
His creation of a newsletter late this summer, which was
insightful, thought provoking and humorous, is an example of his industrious
personal style.
2! Most Development Needed: In what specific areas is this individual least
effective? Note: this is a relative assessment which does not mean that work
was necessarily done poorly, but that it was
not accomplished as well as other areas.
In the past Jon has been held back somewhat by his reluctance to assert his
opinions. Although more comfortable away from the limelight, he has realized
the need to be more outspoken and
directive. With this change he has become an even more valuable asset to our
school.
3~ What specific steps could this -individual take to improve these
areas?
To continue to learn and grow by observing the style and skill of those people
who have the experience and skills of the master
instructor.
To work more courses in the field. To initiate more contact with town office
folk, program staff such as Zeb and ED, and attend
program
meetings when possible.
4) Briefly Comment on the Following Topics
Please include specific recommendations for improvement *
Teaching Skills: Does this person have an effective teaching
style? How is this person's knowledge of materials? Organization and
presentation of materials? Use of voice and eye contact? Ability to hold students
attention? Ability to coordinate with, and support
Instructors? Understanding of the experiential approach?
Jon's overall teaching style is very effective. His knowledge of
is well prepared. He has the experience necessary to know when his students
attention level is low. His ability to coordinate with and support instructors
is one of Jon's greatest strengths. He knows and
understands how the experiential approach to learning can be used effectively.
Safety: Was this person's attitude toward safe climbing practices demonstrated
by good judgment, careful supervision, ability to assess student capabilities
and a thorough grasp of NCOBS policies and
procedures?
Absolutely! His judgment is well grounded in the realization that the
difference in personal climbing and institutional climbing is one of
considerable degree. Jon did an excellent job of supervising his staff this
summer. He was in a situation of concern by having new
climbers on board and what appeared to Be a very difficult schedule to support.
His response was very professional and effective. His grasp of NCOBS policies and procedures is solid.
Counseling Skills: Has the Head Climber demonstrated the interest and ability
to make significant personal contacts with students in their assigned crews?
Does he/she possess good qualities of involvement, listening, confronting
negative behaviors when necessary, awareness of group attitude and morale,
dealing
with crews interpersonal dynamics and facilitating group process?
As Head Climber, Jonathon has demonstrated the ability to make personal contact
with crews. He has an honest and appealing interest in the sport of climbing
and communicates this quite readily to students. He is more prepared to step in
and deal with negative
behaviors all the time. This is a function of his maturation as an
Technical Skills: Does this Climber possess a high level
of technical competence? If not, in what areas do they need to improve their
capabilities?
Jonathon's experience and knowledge in the area of technical high angle rescue
is as solid as anyone who has worked for this school. He is our resident expert
on the Kootenay Highline, and possesses the ability to understand and improve
on complex rescue
scenarios.
Professional Relationships: Does this person effectively give and receive
feedback? Is this person helpful in providing Instructors technical knowledge,
feedback on climbing presentations and developing their personal climbing
expertise? Does this person work cooperatively and effectively with other
members of the community?
Jon's ability to provide effective feedback to his staff and to field
instructors is excellent. He is also incredibly open to receiving feedback and
learning from it. He is a well respected and valued community member, and is
very helpful in promoting climbing skills within the Green Cove community.
Role Model: Did this person represent the best and most
professional aspects of
Absolutely, Jonathon is the true professional at all times
necessary, and able to represent the school as a role model in the best sense
of the word.
Other Support: Does this person effectively assist the Chief Climbing
Instructor and other support persons in programmatic and logistical support?
Definitely With Jon as Head Climber at the Cove I know there is nothing for me
to worry about. His work ethic and personal integrity are of such high quality
that he really requires no supervision beyond the occasional check in. Jonathon
is the type of individual that NCOBS needs to help
keep our program vibrant and
progressive. We should make every effort to encourage him to continue his
career with the school.