BIOGRAPHIES
LOGISTICS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Brian Reyes
Brian is passionate about exploring and discovering the natural beauty and treasures of nature. He was born in Vega De Oropuche, spent sometime in Cumana, Toco and subsequently grew up in Cocorital Village( now known as Maturita Village in Arima). These formed the foundation of his appetitie for nature as he was surrounded by it and felt as one.
From very early, he was exposed to a lot of what the outdoors had to offer. Crab catching, fishing, gardenning and spending time alone in the cocorite fields formed part of his early introductions. He first got intimately involved in Fusion in 2008 and has not missed one ever since. Brian is one of the lead scouts who is responsible for trail identification, logistics and planning.
The outdoors helps him to develop a greater appreciation for the gift that God has given to mankind- the world. This creates a deep desire to contribute to the preservation of the environment in its pristine state.
Fusion provides the opportunities for him to connect to the outdoors in ways that no other event does. It also exposes participants to the beauty and challenges that nature provides and encourages them to contribute to the preservation of the natural environment.
Derek Archer
Derek is a well rounded individual with over twenty-eight( 28) years of military experience, having spent over half of his career as a member of the Coast Guard Special Naval Unit( SNU). He is also a sportsman and has represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 1984 Olympic Games in track and field.
He successfully completed a full Close Protection Officer Course in South Africa being the only person from the Caribbean to attend such course. He is certified in the fields of Health, Safety, Security and the Environment( HSSE), Board and Search Technique, Rules Of the Road, Boat Handling, Navigation, Personal Survival Technique and Security Awareness; he also has a diploma in Security Administration. Additionally, he is a qualified instructor in several fields including Defensive Driving, First Aid, Firearm Use and Tactics, Tactical / Evasive Driving, and use of Extendable Baton. He has conducted military training for members of most arms of the protective services.
During his military career Derek has participated in extensive training with US Special Forces( Seal Team Four) being awarded most outstanding student, British Special Forces, Trinidad and Tobago Army Special Forces, to name a few. Mr. Archer possesses a wealth of experience in different areas of training and has a love and passion for what he does.
This passion extends to the outdoor life with special mention to hiking( his hobby) which he has been doing for over 30 years. He is involved in the planning and staging of Fusion and leads the Search and Rescue Team for this event.
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