Allegany Expeditions Biographies
| Darrell Spence | Bruce Liller | Amy Owens | Lori Spence |
Darrell
Spence is the owner, operator, and guide of Allegany Expeditions, Inc.
Darrell’s background has developed from a military family that
traveled the globe with exposure to tent camping and fire cooking at
an early age. Darrell’s passion for the outdoor adventure has
challenged him in many ways: backpacking, climbing, rappelling, canoeing,
kayaking, caving, fly fishing, and cross country skiing. Darrell’s
formal training as a biologist led him into environmental public health
for thirteen years. Allegany Expeditions, a company that began as a
college paper, has now been in business for over 15 years. Darrell has
multiple outdoor certifications that range from rock-climbing and rappelling
to canoeing and Leave-No-Trace ethics and professional ski instruction.
Bruce
A. Liller, M.S., L.C.P.C. is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
with 25 years experience in the field of mental health helping persons
of all ages adopt a balanced approach to life. Bruce believes through
integration of mind, body, and spirit, one can tap into a level or awareness
that can result in more satisfying relationships, higher productivity,
and a less stressful lifestyle. “Everything has meaning, yet how
we explain and perceive our experiences is essential.”
As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, Bruce utilizes nature as a medium
to offer a multitude of opportunity for self- exploration. This love
of the outdoors led Bruce to play a significant role in the concept
of Allegany Expeditions in 1989 and his affiliation with AEI continues
today as a PSIA certified Nordic Skiing instructor, Leave-No-Trace outdoor
ethics educator and guide.
Amy
Owens has been an outdoor enthusiast for over 30 years. She is an avid
cyclist with extensive experience in long distance cycle touring in
both the United States and Europe. Amy has also been a caving enthusiast
for 25 years and loves camping, hiking, skiing, nature photography and
outdoor adventure. Amy worked in the corporate world for twenty years
before leaving to attain her lifelong dream to complete a master’s
degree in Counseling Psychology. She is now a board eligible certified
counselor. Amy believes that nature speaks to each of us in a deep and
personal way and provides the perfect opportunity to renew our spirits
and reconnect with each other and ourselves.
Lori
Spence has 15 years experience as a long distance cyclist, caver, cross-country
skier and business administrator for Allegany Expeditions. Lori has
both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration.
Lori’s 23 years of work experience include management in banking,
investment counseling, and real estate. Lori currently serves as assistant
to the president of Allegany College of Maryland with job responsibilities
that include directing employee wellness programs. Lori’s loving
spirit and desires to connect with others is her driving force in life.
One of Lori’s core beliefs is that life’s greatest joys
comes from listening and learning more about others so as to create
connections that explain who we are and who we can become.
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