CISPUS LEARNING CENTER
MEET THE STAFF
Chase has worked in the outdoor profession for over 20 years in various roles throughout his career. His educational focus has been in outdoor education with a passion for challenge course facilitation, construction, and training implementations. Chase first joined the Cispus Learning Center in 2009, serving for two years as its Challenge Course Manager. In 2014, he accepted the position of General Manager and in 2019 took over as the director.
Washington Outdoor School Coalition Chair 2019 - present
E3 Washington Board Member 2021 - present
Recreational Advisory Council for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Secretary of Agriculture 2019 - present
Recreation Conservation Office Advisory Council 2022 - present
Morton SD #214 Board Vice-Chair 2014 - 2023
White Pass Scenic Byway Board Member 2014 - 2020
AWSP 2022 Presidential Award Winner
Ulonika has been with Cispus for several years as a lead cook, this year she is taking on the role of co-kitchen manager. Navigating the task of making sure thousands of campers are met with excellent meals.
Craig Flandermeyer joined Cispus Learning Center in 2011. A graduate of Meridian High School in Meridian, Texas, he began his career building custom homes. He traveled to Washington to build a home for a friend and met a special lady. He was a construction worker in Lewis County until he answered the ad for a maintenance supervisor at Cispus.
Moses has lived and worked all over Washington State. With over 10 years of experience in outdoor education and recreation, Moses loves to bring passion and kindness to the groups at Cispus. You can find Moses biking, skiing, or hiking when he is not working! He earned a Master’s of Wellness and Movement Sciences from Eastern Washington University.
AWSP LEARNING CENTERS STAFF
Katy Kelly joined the learning centers in 1999, working for both AWSP Student Leadership and Cispus. She is based at Cispus and handles company financials. Before coming to Cispus, she spent 15 years working for Farmers Insurance and the Cowlitz Lumber Mill in Randle. A graduate of White Pass High School, Katy lives in the Cispus Valley and has a 16-year-old daughter.
Sue Sharples joined the AWSP Learning Centers at Cispus in 2014. She works in the front office and handles accounts payable for both Cispus and Chewelah Peak. Before coming to Cispus, she spent 22 years with Lutz Tile in Puyallup, WA. Sue graduated from Stevenson High School and has lived in Randle since 2008.