Behind the Scenes
Equipment Shop Coordinator
Spencer Goldfield
AS.OC.Equipment@wwu.edu650-7532
I am Spencer Goldfield, a Kinesiology major currently on his 5th year victory lap. I am
currently the Equipment and Bike Shop coordinator here at the Outdoor Center. I grew up
in southern Maine, and often long for the lush fall foliage of my homeland, as well as
the character building winters. In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, and
rollarblading. I expect a stellar year here at the outdoor center, and am looking
forward to it.
Equipment Shop Assistant Coordinator
Kara Fuhrmeister
AS.OC.Equipment.Asst.Coord@wwu.edu650-7532
Hello! My name is Kara and I LOVE outdoor adventures! Specifically: trail running,
cycling, slacklining, climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, snow camping, kayaking and
snow shoeing… among other outdoor pursuits. Right now I am a K-12 PE major here at WWU
and fight fire in the summer to pay our lovely tuition. Come say "hi" and check out the
OC!
Excursions Co-Coordinator
Max Wilbert
AS.OC.Excursions@wwu.edu650-7531
My name is Max Wilbert, and I am the Excursions co-coordinator for 2009-10. I am
originally from Seattle, and spent a lot of my childhood on the beaches on Olympic
National Park. I'm really into climbing, canyoneering, and all sorts of other outdoor
fun. I also really spend a lot of time on photography, cooking, environmental activism,
and other good things. I hope to make the O.C. more accessible and open to all members of
the community, and spread appreciation for the land where we live.
Excursions Co-Coordinator
Kapper Richmond
AS.OC.Excursions@wwu.edu650-7677
Hellow!!! My name is Kapper Richmond, I’m a double major (Recreation and Environmental
Studies) with a passion for the outdoors, MMA, and teaching. I love pushing the limits
and working outside the box. Stop by the OC and say hey, I love meeting new people and
learning of their stories?
Marketing Resources Coordinator
Kate Lewis
AS.OC.Marketing@wwu.edu650-3241
Hi! I'm the Marketing Resources Coordinator at the OC. I'm majoring in Environmental
Science and minoring in Chemistry. I'm an avid reader, knitter and coffee drinker. I love
to be outside, especially snowboarding and exploring Bellingham on my beloved bike.
Outdoor Center Manager
Frederick Collins
Email the Outdoor Center Manager650-3731
I have worked with and for students many years. I have directed activity programs for
the Department of Defense, United States Air Force, U.S.Army, Georgia Mental Health, and
the Seattle Community College District to name a few. My last position at Western dates
back to 1995-2000. I was the Facility and Programs Supervisor for the Department of Campus
Recreation. My pre-graduate and post graduate degrees in Education were acquired right here
at good old Western.
Playing in the Northwest is a little different than growing up in New York City. We are blessed here to have trees, forests, and clean water. It is indeed a pleasure to work in such a supportive environment such as the Outdoor Center. Everything we do here is structured to give students an incredible, safe, and educating interaction in the out of doors. We also hire many students per year to operate the shops, equipment, and lead outstanding excursions.
Feel free to contact me with any ideas, issues, or concerns. I will be responsive and do what we can to make this activity the best on campus.
