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Director John Lofthus
Hometown:
Seattle, WA
Years with FVC: 10
Education:
BA, Business Economics: UCSB (Honors)
Grad Cert, Commerce: University of Sydney
Currently pursuing MA Economics from UCSB
Professional
Experience:
Professional member of the American Camp Association (2004-present)
Asst. Cross Country Coach, Dos Pueblos HS (2004-06)
CPR and First Aid Certification for the Professional Rescuer
New Camp Director Orientation Certification
Outdoor Living Skills Certificate of Achievement - YMCA
University of California Business Officers Institute
Other than the FVC: John is a huge outdoors nut with 3 marathons, 1 ultramarathon, a 12 hour adventure race and multiple bike trips (including a voyage across the United States with his dad) under his belt.  His current obsession is trail running with a recent 32-mile trek through the Arizona desert completed.
Heroes: Steve Prefontaine, Sir Edmund Hillary, Roger Bannister and Yvon Chouinard

Assistant Director Adam Whiteley
Hometown:
Santa Barbara, CA
Years with FVC: 10
Education:
BA, Political Science: UC Davis class of 2006 (Honors)
History Minor
Professional
Experience:
CPR and First Aid certifications (pursuing an EMT certification)
Resident Advisor – UC Davis Student Housing
Intern – United States Senate
Certified Tractor Driver – UC Davis Advanced School of Farm Equipment Operation
Other than the FVC: Adam is a huge baseball fan, with specific allegiances to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He recently returned from a three-week road trip around the western United States, and has developed an intense fascination with national parks and hopes to visit all of them within his lifetime. He loves snowboarding, breakfast foods, cold pizza, and has vowed to teach himself to surf after living in Santa Barbara for 19 years.
Heroes: Bill Clinton, Dwight Shrute, Morrie Schwartz, Sandy Koufax, and Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes)
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