Peter McGee Box 15 Middletown, CA 95461 707-942-1373montesol@hughes.net

Professional Experience.Montesol; a 9,000-acre ranch. Manager

Oversight of spring water operations, domestic water systems, farming, landscaping, building maintenance, roads and trails, swimming pool, housekeeping / hospitality, and public relations. Volunteer firefighting. President; Napa Valley State Parks Association.

Mountain Mill House.Director

Supervision of buildings, food service, drinking water systems, swimming pool, trail construction, and environmental education programs.

Student Conservation Association. Regional Director

Management of national and international environmental youth service projects; fund raising, project operations, government relations, and leadership training. Trail crew supervision. Nationwide recruitment.

Yosemite Institute. Field Studies Director

Directed instruction in natural sciences, and coordinated backcountry travel. Staff training. Staff recruitment and selection.

Department of Education. Chile

Coordination of in-service environmental education training workshops for Chilean teachers. Directed Mountaineering Center in the Andes.

Education BA and Masters Degrees from the University of Dayton. Dayton, Ohio. (Masters in Science Education.) Environmental education training from Audubon. Outward Bound. Peace Corps Language Training. Yellowstone trail construction training. Other course work from U.C. Davis, Yuba College and Antioch College.

Special Skills and Training

Spanish fluency. Computer skills. Farming and construction skills. Teaching experience.

Certificates, Awards, Honors.

Timber Harvest Operator License. Take Pride in America Award. Emergency Teaching Credential. Certified basketball and volleyball referee. Firefighting certification. Water distribution and water treatment certifications.

“As Montesol Ranch Manager, Pete provides invaluable oversight of a world-class spring water harvesting operation. He is a man of strong character and sound judgment, and I am pleased to provide my personal recommendation.” Bruce Lauerman. Natural Resource Manager. Nestle Waters of North America.

“Peter McGee is an outstanding educator and superior human-being who would bring distinction to any organization for which he worked. I give him my unqualified and highest endorsement.” Destry Jarvis. President. National Recreation and Parks Association. “Peter is a very knowledgeable and capable manager. His accomplishments include developing the New Hampshire Conservation Corps for at-risk youth and creating international exchanges. Pete has developed programs and services for ethnically diverse populations. He created urban conservation programs for teens in seven cities. These programs led to the development of a system of year-round training, counseling, mentoring, and field work for women and people of color.” Marta Cruz Kelly. National Park Service.