Staff Profiles

Rick Craig - Director

The Student Recreation and Fitness Center is the third facility Rick has opened. He was actively involved in opening recreation centers at San Diego State University (1997) and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (1993). He considers himself lucky to be involved in the significant achievements at the three CSU campuses. Rick's main responsibility is to ensure Recreational Sports offers great facilities, programs and services to the CSUSB community, especially students. Students voted for the new facility and their support is instrumental to the success of recreation and fitness at CSUSB. Rick reminds Recreational Sports staff to never forget their contribution. The new Student Recreation and Fitness Center is an incredible facility and it is Rick's goal to keep the campus community continually impressed by our service. Rick provides support and guidance to all Recreational Sports staff and assists them in their efforts to provide high quality programs.

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Andrea Du Bois - Fitness Coordinator

Andrea's job here at Rec Sports is simple: real simple. She's in charge of making sure the desks can hold our feet when anyone feels like relaxing and spending the Center's money. When these duties have been fullfilled, she can usually be seen instructing instructors and lifting the spirits of lifters. Making people happy is what she does, but if the favor is not returned.... you will be on her bad side for at most: 1/2 hour!

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Raulabel Gonzalez - Sports & Facilities Coordinator

Raul is responsible for the departments Risk Management, Intramurals, Special Events and Operations.

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Margie Land - Administrative Analyst/Specialist

Margie oversees the Administrative Office and Membership Services for the SRFC. She truly enjoys the environment at Rec Sports and is rejuvenated every day by the enthusiasm the student staff posses. Her mission is to spread the excitement with the CSUSB campus community - trust her, you won't be disappointed. Come on in for a visit; what are you waiting for!

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Mark Oswood - Outdoors, Climbing Wall & Aquatics Supervisor

Mark is responsible for the Outdoors, Climbing Wall and Aquatics programs here at Rec Sports. He is a skilled outdoorsman and energetic guy. Mark tells us he can tame any river in a canoe. However, when he is caged in the department's office, he conquers the rabid photo copier instead. In the circle of Rec Sports, mark prey's on the marketing team. If you like to swim, climb, hike, surf, snowboard or just enjoy the outdoors, Mark is here for you.

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Shannon Beasley - OD Staff Supervisor

Shannon is a Junior, majoring in Nutrition and Food Sciences at CSUSB. Upon graduation she would like to become a Registered Dietitian. Her hobbies include surfing, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking and camping. She loves adventure, thrill seeking and trying new things, with the exception of eating food with onions. She is an active student, involved on campus as a trip leader for CSUSB Outdoors, in Kappa Delta Sorority, Nutrition Student Association, and more.

Kari Brandt - Aquatics Supervisor

Kari is a junior here at Cal State working on her major in math and minor in Kinesiology. She runs cross country for the school as well as doing many other activities on the side. She is a swimmer, rock climber, cyclist, and skier, just to name a few.

Philip DeMoss - CSM Supervisor

Philip is the new supervisor of the new staff here at Rec Sports. When he is not singing Disney songs you can find him greeting you with a "Hi, How are you?" and a smile. Philip will do all he can to make sure that you enjoy your workout at the SRFC.

Matt Dugas - Building Managers Supervisor

Dr. ....... yup.

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Scott Jerzak - Climbing Wall Supervisor

Scott is from the local mountains and is a senior at CSUSB. He is working towards a degree in Studio Art, concentration Photography. Scott is an Eagle Scout and has over 10 years experience in mountain travel. During his adventures he has learned skills in mountaineering, rock climbing, backpacking and trail running. His free time is spent taking pictures and venturing off on crazy trips. Some of his favorite accomplishments include completing the 211+ mile John Muir Trail in 12 days, hiking rim to rim of the Grand Canyon and summiting Mount Whitney. Some of his favorite places include Joshua Tree National Park, the Sierra Mountains, and anywhere else his plans may take him.

Chris Melendez - Equipment Supervisor / OD Staff

Chris is a senior and is studying to get his B.A. in Geography, with a Certification in GIS.  He hopes to one day get his masters and do environmental research to save our planet. With CSUSB Outdoors he is the Equipment supervisor and maintaining the equipment for outings, and leads outings.  When not in school you can find him hiking the local mountains, kayaking, climbing or just enjoying what nature has to offer. His personal mission in the CSUSB Outdoors program is to make it better for future students and to help people appreciate our planet's beauty.

Andi Okoh - Membership Services Supervisor

Andi is currently a junior working on her B.A. in Psychology at CSUSB and has been with Rec Sports for the past year. She loves curling up with a good book, singing at the top of her lungs, dancing her heart out and listening to music all the time. She is a strong believer that music and books are the fruits of life. As Membership Services Supervisor, she hopes to provide a fun, exciting, and safe environment for the members to enjoy their workout!! She would like to give a special shout out to her very special, awesome, bestest friends!!! (You know who ya are!!)

Jeremy Richter - Exercise and Wellness Supervisor, Personal Trainer

• Education: BS Kinesiology / Exercise Science- Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 09)
• Certification: CE Certified Personal Trainer (American Council on Exercise)
• Hobbies: Working out, playing and watching sports
• Area of Special Interest: Strength & Conditioning, Overall Fitness
• Philosophy: Personal training for me is a way of providing people with the knowledge and ability to live a healthy and fit life.

Mike Rister - Fitness Supervisor

For two years now, Mike has been a student at CSUSB and a part of Rec Sports. Mike is on his way to receiving a degree in Kinesiology with a focus in pedagogy. He spends most of his time working and concentrating on his studies. Come see what Mike has to offer you at the Rec. Center!

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Matt Burton - Graphic Designer

Matt is the fourth generation of Matt's here at Recreational Sports. He's another right brained guy who enjoys creating and designing marketing material for the department. He graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design and Marketing in Winter 2007 but we forgot to tell him to leave. There's a glitch in the system and somehow he's getting paid.

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Matt Driscoll - Web Programmer

Matt is a Senior at CSUSB working toward a B.S. in Computer Science. He is here to solve all of the departments techology problems and make sure the website is looking spiffy. Matt constructed this website from the ground up. So, if there are any problems with it, he is to blame. Matt also handles marketing by designing flyers, trifolds, creating videos and other promotional items. When he is gone, the buiding will fall into total chaos and be lost forever.

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Wilmar Ignesjz - Computer Technician

Wilmar is a graduate student enrolled in the CSUSB MBA Program. As the only international student assistant in Recreational Sports (so far), he has experience developing E-Learning with the biggest airline industry in Indonesia and E-Registration with Prudential Insurance company. He works hard here solving all the departments computer problems (hardware and software), membership technical difficulties and help with backend website programming.

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Johnny Lam - Graphic Designer

Johnny is one of the newest employees here at Recreational Sports. He is an Assistant Graphic Designer for the Rec Center. This will be his 3rd year attending CSUSB to attain his B.A. in Graphic Design. While not attending classes or working, he is away surfing the net on such places as Myspace or Facebook and listening to music on his ipod. If you see him around campus, feel free to say hi to him. He loves to meet new people and have fun conversations. Alot of his friends would label Johnny as the "Guy Version" of Tila Tequila on myspace ;) By the way ladies this fella is SINGLE.

Brittany Tissue - Office Assistant

Brittany (BRENDA) is a Junior and has been with Recreational Sports for exactly 1 and a half years according to her. Brittany circles the Recreational Sports office for 8 hours a day. She can be often seen stealing the office's golf cart and breaking the copier. In the end, she manages to get all the bills in on time along with, more importantly, our paychecks. We're glad Brittany is here to make the office smell like burnt popcorn.