Ben Wixon
Member
Years Served:
2024 -
Hometown:
Portland, Oregon
Occupation:
Educator and consultant
Degrees:
M.A.ED, Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University, 2002,
B.A. Secondary Education/History Ed., Northern Arizona University, 1998
Relevant Experience/Expertise:
Robson Forensic, Inc. Associate/Expert Witness.
Portland Public School District, Certified Teacher, ESL/Social Studies
NIKE SB/Nike Better World Foundation, Master Trainer.
Portland Parks and Recreation, Recreation Leader, Skatepark Leadership Advisory Team.
Skaters for Public Skateparks, Director of Development, Programming, and Instruction.
U.S. State Department/Amid East, Municipality of Aglanzia. Nicosia, Cyprus. Skatepark Advisor.
Maui Family YMCA, Skate Camp Manager and Head Coach.
Site Design Group Skateparks, Skatepark Manager and Builder.
Windell’s Action Sports Camp, Skate Camp Manager/Park Builder/Grounds Supervisor.
Arizona Snowbowl, Snowboard Instructor/Terrain Park Crew.
More: A lifelong skater Ben has been participating in and judging local and international skateboarding events for three decades. As a recreation professional and certified teacher, he has more than twenty years of experience providing insights and support to municipalities, recreation programs, camps, facility operators, and students around the world. In addition to his work with skateboarding and educational programming Ben has extensive experience with skatepark project planning and construction, as well as best practices.