Kip grew up in Montana near Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park and Big Mountain Ski Resort. This instilled a love of the outdoors and nature, travel and anything that presents a challenge. He has continued this as he commutes to work on his bike every day, pursues a quest to climb the highest mountain in all 50 states, and international travel. His favorite way to travel is with someone local who can show him the real experience not often found by the tourist.
Kip’s first son Blake was born in 2011 and second son Markus was born in 2013 so recent interests have been revised to include trips to the zoo, science center, aquarium and summers at the lake.
Before joining the EPS faculty, Kip taught science for six years in Idaho and New York, spent two years working as a Dean of Students and utilized his teaching experience as an Education Consultant, Entrepreneur and Education Tutor and Mentor.