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Full-Time Faculty
Dr. Michael P. Mahoney, Assistant Professor
Dr. Nancy Nisbett, Associate Professor
Part-Time Faculty
Justin Butchert
Office: PHS 136
Phone: (559) 278-2838
Email: justinb10@comcast.net
Position: Lecturer
Teaches: Lifelong Learning in the Natural Environment; Commercial Recreation & Tourism; Recreation, Parks and Tourism Marketing; Supervision and Administration Recreation Parks and Tourism; Internship in Recreation Parks and Tourism.
Professional Background: Owner and Manager of Kings River Expedition since 1981
Interests and hobbies: Photography/videography, kayaking, snowboarding, skydiving, and most outdoor sports. Mr. Butchert lives in Clovis with wife Julie and three daughters.
Ryen Hirata
Office: PHS 136
Phone: (559) 278-2838
Email: rhirata@csufresno.edu
Position: Lecturer
Teaches: Leisure and Human Behavior.
Interests and hobbies: Golf, basketball, soccer, and any other team sport. Mr. Hirata lives in Clovis with wife Erica and their daughter Taylor.
Ryan Soares
Office: PHS 121
Phone:(559) 278-2838
Email: rsoares@csufresno.edu
Position: Lecturer and E.D.G.E Challenge Course Manager
Teaches: Lifelong Learning in the Natural Environment; Adventure Based Programming; Yosemite Experience; Research and Evaluations; Legal and Financial Aspects.
Professional Background: Branch Manager for Wells Fargo, and Manager and Outdoor programs Director for California Outfitters, 7 years.
Interests and Hobbies: Hang gliding, Telemark skiing, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, winter & summer mountaineering, road and mountain biking, and running.
Samara Trimble
Office: PHS 121
Phone: (559) 278-2838
Email: strimble@csufresno.edu
Position: Lecturer
Teaches: Internship in Recreation Parks and Tourism; Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Practices.
Interests and hobbies: Playing the piano, gardening, skiing, horseback riding and most any other outdoor activity. Samara lives in Visalia with husband Shaun and two children.