GERRY NEALON
Gerry’s been guiding in Glen Canyon for the past 10
years. His avid love of birding, hiking, and anything
to do with canyon country is apparent to anyone who
speaks with him. Gerry is a licensed Master Falconer
who has flown several species of hawks and falcons.
FRANK TALBOTT
After serving in the US Navy, Frank worked as a
professional photographer in California. He has
been guiding in Glen Canyon since 2001 and has the
photos to prove it. When he’s not on the river, you
can find Frank helping out at the John Wesley Powell
Museum or teaching at Page’s Coconino
Community College.
BRENDYCE BUDD
Brendyce was born on Catalina Island and raised in
Page. She is now attending Armstrong Atlantic State
University in Savannah, GA on a volleyball
scholarship. When she’s not on the river, you can
find Brendyce out on Lake Powell wakeboarding
with friends and family.
LEA ANN RENS
Lea Ann is originally from Wisconsin and moved to
Arizona in 2007. Lea Ann spends her summers
running the Colorado River in Glen and Grand
Canyons and on the Snake and Salmon Rivers in Idaho.
When she’s not running river, Lea Ann can be found
playing in the snow on the ski slopes in Flagstaff.
NICK HOLLOWAY
Born and raised in Page, Nick knows the canyon
country like the back of his hand. He’s been guiding
for over 10 years on the Colorado River in Glen
Canyon. Curious about his Hopi heritage, Nick
taught himself to play the traditional Native
American flute.
BRAD NEWMAN
Brad has been guiding seasonally on the Colorado
River for 25 years. When not down in the canyon,
you’ll find him in Prescott, Arizona running Yavapai
Exceptional Industries (YEI!), a non profit
organization that strives to provide employment for
developmentally disabled adults. Down on the river,
you can’t miss him….he’ll serenade you with guitar
in hand.
BECKY WRIGHT
After retiring as a Game Warden from Arizona Game
& Fish, Becky moved north to Page and started
guiding for Colorado River Discovery. She now
splits her summers between floating down Glen
Canyon and working with Humphrey Summit
Support in the Grand Canyon doing fish science.
Becky loves everything that has to do with the
Colorado River….and we mean everything!
MEGAN HORNING
Megan graduated valedictorian from Page High
School in 2007 and is now attending and running
cross country at Willamette University in Salem,
OR. Megan splits her time on the river between
guiding for Colorado River Discovery and working
on science trips in the Grand Canyon for the
National Park Service.
JEN OSGOOD
Jen has been guiding on the Colorado
River in Glen Canyon since 2007. She
loves everything about canyon country.
When she’s not on the river, you can
find her hiking, birding, reading or just
hanging out with friends.
