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Our Staff: Sales and Marketing Team Members


Bernard Philippe
Bernard Philippe - Director of Sales
Bernard was born and raised in the Loire Valley, France. A graduate of the Hostelry College of Strasbourg, and the University of Bordeaux, Bernard has held various management positions in hotel operations and human resources for Marriott Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Disney Resorts, and more recently Hilton Hotels Corporation. Bernard joined AOA in 2006 as Director of Sales.

Brian Jump
Brian Jump - Multi-day Tour Sales Manager
Brian grew up in Maine and attended the University of Denver graduating with a degree in Philosophy. He is also a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School completing a 95-day rock climbing, backpacking, winter camping, canyoneering, spelunking, and backcountry skiing leadership course. On three different occasions Brian has spent as many as 30 straight days in the wilderness. He currently guides more hiking and mountain bike tours every year than any other guide in Arizona. His sensitivity to guests needs, passion for the outdoors, and area knowledge fills his in-box with "thank you" letters every week.

Deanna Richardson
Deanna Richardson - Sales Coordinator
After receiving her BS in Business Administration, she spent over fifteen years pursuing a successful career as a Project Manager and Computer Network Specialist for large corporations. Deanna recently made the decision to pursue her dream job - sharing her passion of the outdoors with others. That decision has provided her with "benefits" that could never be found at any corporate job. Her boundless enthusiasm and love for everything outdoors is apparent whether you speak to her on the phone, or are lucky enough to encounter her on one of the few trips she guides each year. Deanna favorite hobbies are hiking, biking, running, swimming and drinking coffee. All of which she frequently puts to good use competing in many Triathlon’s each year. Currently she is training for Ironman Arizona (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run).


OUR GUIDES . . .
We take pride in having the best guides in the business. All of our previous clients will tell you our guides enhanced their experience more than they thought possible. We have nearly 30 experienced guides on staff. All guides must learn our 50 page guide manual, complete an apprenticeship, all are CPR / First Aid certified and many have advanced training such as Wilderness First Aid, Swift-water Rescue and National Outdoor Leadership School degrees.

Our guides are teamed to maximize their individual expertise ensuring your every need is satisfied. Our guides are at your service 24 hours a day for the duration of the trip. They will be eager to answer all questions, solve any problems, and keep your adventure fun and worry-free.