Began at the groundbreaking of the new $3.8 million Lake Erie Islands Regional Welcome Center, and served to guide the Ottawa County Visitors Bureau through the construction and Grand Opening of the center.

Served as the public liaison for the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. Editor/author/graphics/press production for the Commission's newsletter and other publications. Public speaking representative for events. Manager for Ohio's Coastweeks celebrations and Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest. Coordinate annual conferences. Site visits to grant recipients to verify grant compliance.

Served as Naturalist educator, plan and provide public and requested programs for all ages. Public speaking, event planning, weekly radio show, news articles, brochures, displays, etc. Managed and authored new trail marker system, worked with artist for custom graphics, liaison with production company. Garnered monies and support for a new park development, created plans for the park layout. Served as licensed Park Ranger Law Enforcement.