April 2011 Corpsmember of the Month

Ryan Holloway

Supervisor: Michael Rush, Natural Resource Crew Supervisor

Crew: Natural Resource Crew

Length of time at CCNB: 7 months

Reason corpsmember was selected: Ryan has improved himself as not only a corpsmember, but as a student so much in the past 3 months. Now he has great attendance, work ethic and is always willing to help however he can. According to his teachers, he has made great strides in the last few months as well.

Leadership roles at CCNB: At this point, Ryan is the top pick to be Safety Officer for the crew soon because the current Safety Officer will be moving on. Ryan has earned the opportunity and his supervisor feels that he will excel given the chance to prove himself.

Skills training received at CCNB: Chainsaw, brush cutter, fence building, trail maintenance, polesaw, rock wall, etc.

Favorite project: Healdsberg Ridge

Favorite educational component: English with Madeleine

Favorite aspect of working at CCNB: Ryan loves doing this kind of work.

What did Corpsmember do before joining CCNB? Worked at Safeway

Why they joined CCNB: It seemed like a great idea.

Future plans: Working for landscaping business or something like that

How CCNB has changed their life: I have recycled a lot more.

Life lessons learned: Always try your best at what you're doing

Advice for young people: Always try to do the best you can!

Most important thing learned: How to be safe.