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Meet Our Team
American Alpine Institute has the best-trained, most versatile guides in the industry. As the guide service with the longest uninterrupted history of AMGA accreditation – since 1986 – we ensure that our guides are continuously improving their technical skills and expedition leadership. Browse below to learn about your program coordinator, equipment specialist, or guide.
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Staff
Instructors & Guides
Jason D. Martin
Executive Director, Guide
James Pierson
Director for Operations, Instructor & Guide
Krista Eytchison
Administrative Coordinator, Instructor & Guide
Erin-Leigh Hardy
Vocational School & Permitting Manager, Instructor & Guide
Mike Madsen
Equipment Shop Manager, Instructor & Guide
Joel Anderson
Instructor and Guide
Jaime Avila
Instructor & Guide
Luke Bazemore
Instructor and Guide
Chad Cochran
Instructor & Guide
Dawood Dhada
Instructor & Guide
Adam Gellman
Instructor & Guide
Will Gordon
Instructor & Guide
Sam Haines
Instructor and Guide
Ryan Harris
Instructor & Guide
Nick Herrick
Instructor & Guide
Wesley Jones
Instructor & Guide
Elias Jordan
Instructor & Guide
Amity Krause
Instructor & Guide
Shannon Kriz
Instructor & Guide
Tracy Lenard
Instructor & Guide
Tali Levin
Alaska and Seven Summits Manager and Guide
Tad McCrea
Instructor & Guide
Ian McEleney
Instructor & Guide
Ryan Mercado
Instructor and Guide
Steve Moffat
Instructor & Guide
Henry Moya
Instructor & Guide
Felix Mtui
Instructor & Guide
Mia Mueller
Instructor & Guide
Tyler Olson
Instructor and Guide
Cliff Palmer
Instructor & Guide
Ian Peterson
Instructor & Guide
Mike Roberts
Instructor & Guide
Jose Salazar
Instructor & Guide
Mark Sedon
Instructor & Guide
Kevin Shon
Instructor & Guide
Andy Stephen
Instructor & Guide
Fredy Tipan
Instructor & Guide
Justin Votos
Instructor & Guide
Szu-ting Yi
Instructor & Guide
Diego Zurita
Instructor & Guide
Staff
Leadership & Administrative Staff
Jason D. Martin
Executive Director, Guide
Dunham Gooding
President Emeritus
Mike Powers
Director of Staff Development and Guide
Tom Kirby
Director for IT & Marketing, Instructor & Guide
James Pierson
Director for Operations, Instructor & Guide
Krista Eytchison
Administrative Coordinator, Instructor & Guide
Erin-Leigh Hardy
Vocational School & Permitting Manager, Instructor & Guide
Lacey Scottum
Pacific Northwest Programs Coordinator
Mike Madsen
Equipment Shop Manager, Instructor & Guide
Arran Walton
Satellite Programs Coordinator, Assistant Shop Manager
Lisa Greif
Travel Coordinator
Alan Oram, D.O.
Medical and High-Altitude Advisor and IFMGA Guide
Staff
Shop Staff
Mike Madsen
Equipment Shop Manager, Instructor & Guide
Arran Walton
Satellite Programs Coordinator, Assistant Shop Manager
Sean Merrill
Assistant Manager, Equipment Shop
Tom Anastasio
Senior Equipment Specialist & Fleet Manager
Anelaya Hinden-Stevenson
Lead Equipment Specialist

































