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| DAN STIFF President & CEO |
Dan Stiff is the ardent traveler. Four decades
ago he told his father, "There has to be some
place besides Cottage Grove, Oregon and I'm
going to find it." He did. This sense of
adventures has led to travels in over 50
countries on 5 continents.
ago he told his father, "There has to be some
place besides Cottage Grove, Oregon and I'm
going to find it." He did. This sense of
adventures has led to travels in over 50
countries on 5 continents.
| Guiding on the Arkansas river |
| Trekking in the Himalayas |
Along with the travels, many varied occupations have crossed his path;
Commercial Fisherman in Alaska, Mill Worker, Ranch Hand, Rock
Quarry Blaster, Lumber Yard Manager, and Ski Patrolman in Oregon.
Semi Pro Football Player in Japan, Rafting Guide in Colorado,
Curriculum Developer and College Professor.
Commercial Fisherman in Alaska, Mill Worker, Ranch Hand, Rock
Quarry Blaster, Lumber Yard Manager, and Ski Patrolman in Oregon.
Semi Pro Football Player in Japan, Rafting Guide in Colorado,
Curriculum Developer and College Professor.
| Playing the recorder for local village boy |
The Vietnam War introduced
Dan to Asia. With a draft notice
looming over his head he
joined the Navy near the end of
the conflict which led to a 26
year career.
Dan to Asia. With a draft notice
looming over his head he
joined the Navy near the end of
the conflict which led to a 26
year career.
| Running the rapids on the Arkansas river |
Spending the majority of his 18 years of sea duty on
small ships home ported in Japan and Guam fueled
his passion for adventure. He spent his time
seeking out the most exotic locations to play golf,
finding the best diving spot, floating white water runs
through jungle canyons, climbing the next mountain,
finding the best trek, or just the thrill of riding cross
country on local transportation.
small ships home ported in Japan and Guam fueled
his passion for adventure. He spent his time
seeking out the most exotic locations to play golf,
finding the best diving spot, floating white water runs
through jungle canyons, climbing the next mountain,
finding the best trek, or just the thrill of riding cross
country on local transportation.
Besides the personal side of these adventures, he became known as the, "Maven of adventure in Asia." His
entire career involved, in some way, introducing others to the thrills that await you around the next corner.
The Navy recognized this and for years would fly Dan ahead of the ships to set up tours, hotels, golf,
sporting events, cultural and humanitarian exchange programs for thousands of Sailors.
entire career involved, in some way, introducing others to the thrills that await you around the next corner.
The Navy recognized this and for years would fly Dan ahead of the ships to set up tours, hotels, golf,
sporting events, cultural and humanitarian exchange programs for thousands of Sailors.
| Spending time in Bryce Canyon with grandson Brandon |
Dan and his wife Christine, of 32 years, live in
Singapore where he is a Management Analysit for
the Ship's Service Unit based there. Ship Support
Unit Singapore, or SSU Singapore, provides
engineering, logistics and information technology and
computer systems support to government-owned,
government-operated ships in Southeast Asia.
When not traveling Dan and Christine enjoy music
festivals, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, a great
cup of coffee with friends, and most of all golf. They
have 2 daughters, Camille and Sheena, and a
grandson Brandon that started skiing a month before
his 2nd birthday. A future adventurer and guide for
Idlewild for sure.
Singapore where he is a Management Analysit for
the Ship's Service Unit based there. Ship Support
Unit Singapore, or SSU Singapore, provides
engineering, logistics and information technology and
computer systems support to government-owned,
government-operated ships in Southeast Asia.
When not traveling Dan and Christine enjoy music
festivals, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, a great
cup of coffee with friends, and most of all golf. They
have 2 daughters, Camille and Sheena, and a
grandson Brandon that started skiing a month before
his 2nd birthday. A future adventurer and guide for
Idlewild for sure.
Dan holds a B.S. degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University, a Master
in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, and his PhD work is in Cultural Studies at Capella
University.
in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, and his PhD work is in Cultural Studies at Capella
University.
| Four wheeling with family at the top of Elk Summitt in Idaho |
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