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Co-Founder with Deby Hergenrader
Chief Executive of Assets-Break the Barriers, Inc
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1985-Present |
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As Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Assets, I
am the foremost supportive arm of Break the Barriers in all
aspects of operation and administration. My accomplishments,
knowledge and experience in the field of sports has given me
the opportunity to modify sports to fit all Abilities. I have
developed numerous pieces of equipment that have allowed persons
with different Abilities to participate in many levels of sports.
Since Break the Barriers' inception, I have been an advocate
and have been given a stewardship of influence in the world
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| Proficiencies
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Sport Accomplishments |
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Harry Coffee Award-Football |
1971 |
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Football Scholarship-New Mexico State |
1971 |
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Drafted by Chicago White Sox |
1971 |
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Drafted by Montreal Expos |
1972 |
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Signed & played with New York Yankees |
1973-1975 |
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Special Olympics |
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Northern California Special Olympics - Volunteer
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1971-Present |
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Northern California Special Olympic Gymnastics
coach/trainer |
1975-Present |
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Northern California Special Olympic Power Lifting-coach/trainer/
Coordinator |
1988-Present |
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Recipient California State Special Olympic "Family
Service Award" |
1989 |
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Received National Special Olympic "Family
Service Award" |
1991 |
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Barrier Breakers |
1987-Present |
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The Barrier Breakers are an integrated Performing
Team of Break the Barriers. I have designed, created, and operated
tools and equipment the team uses in exhibitions, conferences
and classes. My keen aptitude of inclusion has aided the Barrier
Breakers to bring awareness to the forefront of our nation and
throughout the world. These performers walk the talk of total
acceptance bringing hope, education, understanding and amazement
to all audiences.
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Keynote Speaker |
1988-Present |
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18 yrs. of local, state, national and international
workshops,
keynote speaker/performer |
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International Downs Syndrome Conference - San
Diego |
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National "Unlocking Autism Conference"
- Washington DC |
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U. S. Department of Special Education State Director's
International
Conference - Washington DC- Introducing the team with the title
of
"National Role Model for inclusion" |
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| Ability/Disability |
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Ministry Outreach |
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Co-Chair with wife Deby - Billy Graham Crusade
Accessibility Committee - trained people to serve others who
experience disabilities at the event and lead a team to put
together a manual for the Billy Graham Crusade that was published
and used internationally
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| Community and
Service |
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Buddy Program-Developer |
1987-Present |
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Coaches 8 school districts which integrates Special
Education with
General Education students through sports, arts, aquatics, health
and
fitness programs |
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Transports 32 passenger with hydraulic lift school
bus for classes at Break the Barriers
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1989-Present |
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| Awards |
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Service Clubs and
Organizations -Recipient |
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Paul Harris Fellow Award - Rotary International |
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William S. Dunlap Award - Kiwanis International |
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Melvin Jones Fellow Award - Lions Clubs International |
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| Honors |
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2004-FADDS Fresno Area Down Syndrome Society -
"Founders Award" |
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2005-National Down Syndrome Conference - "Service
Award"
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| Education |
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California State Community
College at Fresno |
1975 |
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Two years - then signed with New York Yankees
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