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of the nation’s largest state to places with few amenities, teaching Alaska-relevant boating programs, lb date, he has personally taught more than 900 Kids Don’t Float classes, reaching over 17,000 Alaskan students of all ages. In his spare time, he worked \yith partners to produce and release Alaska’s new film Cold Water Boating, highlighting the risks of cold-water immersion and the importance of wearing life jackets.

A commissioned officer, McCullough also provides quality marine law enforcement training for both Alaska State Trooper recruits and seasoned officers. In addition, he trains state volunteer instructors and manages the state’s boating safety instructor registry.

McCullough is an outstanding example of a boating safety professional who consistently goes above and beyond in the quest for excellence to deliver quality Alaska-relevant boating education and law enforcement training. His commitment, his unique and outgoing teaching style and his enthusiasm are a delight to children. These traits have opened many new doors, particularly into Alaska’s schools and many native communities where boating safety programs are now welcomed. Most importantly, every child McCullough has reached knows how to select and properly don a life jacket, why life jackets are so important when boating on cold water, and that “the best life jacket is the one you wear.”

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