MEET OUR TEAM
Montana’s Most Experienced Rescue Training Team
Real-World Experts.
Unmatched Training.
With decades of combined experience, we provide the highest quality technical rescue training available. Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they are seasoned professionals who live and breathe rescue work. Our team includes professional river guides, U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captains, U.S. Military Service Members, Search and Rescue Team Members, Firefighters, Paramedics, National Park Rangers, NOLS Instructors, Climbing Guides, Emergency Medical Responders, and Ski Patrollers.
Beyond technical rescue, we bring extensive knowledge and firsthand experience in environmental spill response, ensuring our training is as real-world and practical as it gets. At WRI, we don’t just teach—we do.

Cody Harris
Co-Founder, President


Mike Johnston
Co-Founder, Lead Instructor


Alan Burgmuller
Lead Instructor, USCG Boat Captain


Cory Davis
Lead Instructor, Equipment Supervisor


Laura Klein
Project Manager, USGS Boat Captain


Jack Scott
Project Manager, Lead Instructor


Ben Schmidt
Project Manager, Lead Instructor, USGS Boat Captain


Josephine Ellsworth
Administrative, Operations Manager, Instructor


Wes Ewing
Instructor, USCG Boat Captain


Genny Hoyle
Instructor, USCG Boat Captain


Matt O’Reilly
Lead Instructor


Becca Wallace
Medical Supervisor, Instructor


Maelan Arciello
Lead Instructor


Caleb Dickinson
Project Manager, Lead Instructor
