Oh, Ranger!

On my first visit to Glacier, I was amazed by the wild character of the park. I read wayside exhibits along the road, studied the guides, and then lived vicariously through Glacier's website when I returned home. I made it my mission to fulfill my passion for the outdoors and pursue a career in the National Park Service utilizing my skills and education as a graphic designer.

Four years after my first visit, I got my break and became a seasonal employee in Glacier National Park working in the Division of Interpretation. I designed the same publications, exhibits, signs that I experienced on my first trip to the park. It was a dream come true to do the work that I love.

Since 2003, I have been working year-round to design non-personal services media for our visitors. I help design the various media found through- out the park that help visitors to better understand Glacier. I work very hard to help facilitate the connection visitors have with Glacier.

Occasionally, I can be found in the Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater presenting an evening program to visitors. This opportunity allows me to develop my skills as a frontline Interpreter. I also have the opportunity to casually talk with visitors in the field when I'm out taking photographs and video for the media I design.

After four years, I am still in awe of Glacier. Every hike through these wild mountains reveals a new experience. I remember what it was like to be a visitor myself, and that drives me to help our visitors. I strive to facilitate a unique experience for every visitor to Glacier, whether they are on a computer at home, or in the park itself, and help them develop their own special meanings and connections to the Park.