Mr. Gustafson has been providing experiential learning programs since 1984, serving organizations, adults, colleges and high schools. He received his post graduate degree in Experiential Education and his bachelors degree in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism from Western Illinois University. His creative designs have taken him across the country, delivering dynamic programs and processes for many Fortune 500 companies; Eli Lilly, GE Medical Systems, Woodward Governor, St. Paul Insurance, Roche Vitamins, Hamilton Sundstrand Aerospace, Purdue University, BMW North America, DiamondCluster, Bass Hotels & Resorts, Bank One, Pizza Hut, United Way, and many others. He currently specializes in corporate Experience-based Training and Development (EBTD). He also consults on Internet marketing, small business development, and entrepreneurial business directions. During his off hours, he enjoys hiking and camping with his family, downhill and water skiing, rock climbing, SCUBA diving, and appearing as an extra in movies. See if you can spot him in "A Thousand Acres" with Michelle Pfeiffer and Jessica Lang.

Professional Presentations, Speaking Engagements, Media / Print:

• May 23, 2004 - Bloomberg Television. Interview on Team building tips and company success profile.
• April 7, 2004 - CBS Chicago "LIVE" News Interview on Team Building Tips.
• Prentice Hall, Managment seventh edition, Internet class assignments reference Decision Making Styles in Chapter 6 & 17, August 2002.
• American Airlines SkyRadio interview, August 2002
• Meetings411 interview, July 2002
• Northwest Airlines SkyRadio interview, July 2002
• United Airlines SkyRadio interview, May / June 2002
• Wilderness Education Association 2001-2002 Frank Lupton Service Award recipient
• Garage Demo Sponsor for Red Herring Annual NDA Conference, October 28-30, 2001, Dana Point, CA
• Success Magazine, "It's All In The Ingredients", February 23, 2001
• On Wall Street, October 1, 2000, "Secrets of Team Building Gurus"
• 2000 - Wisconsin Public Radio 90.7FM - Career Talk, Madison, Wisconsin, October 6
• 2000 - NBC, WREX 13 Television, guest speaker on "Good Morning" show.
• 1999 & 2000 - Collegiate Entrepreneurial Organization (CEO) Conference, Chicago, IL
• 1999 - Minding Your Business - Talk America National Radio, San Francisco, CA
• 1999 - WROK 1440 AM Talk Radio, Rockford, IL
• 1998 & 1999 Beloit College, Seminars on "Small Business" & "Entrepreneurial Studies"
• 1998, 1999, 2000 - ROTARY Rockford After Hours, Seminars on small business, team development, and Internet marketing strategies.
• 1998, 1999, 2000 - Wilderness Education Association National Conferences
• 1998 - ACCT National Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA
• 1998, 1999, 2000 - Western Illinois University, RPTA Guest Speaker
• 1996 - Creative Training Techniques, Tip of the Month, Minneapolis, MN.
• 1994 & 2000 - AEE Heartland Region Conference

Mr. Gustafson is currently active in the following association:

• PRCA - Professional Ropes Course Association, Board Member
• WEA - Wilderness Education Association, Board Member

Other background experiences include:

• Wilderness Education Association Certified Wilderness Leader since 1988
• Graduate level course instruction for Purdue University; Adventure Mediums and Risk Management
• Director / Instructor of Challenge Courses for a large YMCA camp in Indiana
• Director of Programs for Cradlerock Outdoor Network in New Jersey
• Director of Therapeutic Programs for the Oklahoma State Department of Health
• Instructor / Trainer with George Williams College for seven years.

Volunteer Service:

• Executive Director for Experience Based Adventures, Inc.
• 1999 Boys & Girl’s Club of America, Rockford, IL
• 1998 - 2000 Charter Member for ROTARY Rockford After Hours.
• 1991 - 1995 Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center disabled skiing program.