Richard Stites

Richard Stites possesses extensive experience in various outdoor and service-oriented roles. Currently, Richard serves as a Ski and Ride School Instructor at Loveland Ski Areas and holds certifications as a Level 1 Ski Instructor and Children's Specialist from the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Additionally, Richard has been involved with Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting as a Team Lead, Trip Leader, and Raft Guide since May 2013. Prior experiences include working as a Crew Member for Utah Conservation Corps, focusing on habitat restoration, and technical roles at Dish Network, where responsibilities included installation and troubleshooting of satellite TV systems. Richard also held managerial positions at Putting Edge Entertainment Corporation and kitchen staff duties at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Education includes attendance at Red Rocks Community College and the University of Colorado Boulder.