This is a staff list for Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, AZ
(a.k.a. Arizona Boys Ranch, Rite of Passage)
(we are working to acquire the complete records for ALL years)
We advise current and/or former staff to report any abuses you may have witnessed while working at the Canyon State Academy. For information on your rights and how to take action, visit www.heal-online.org/blowthewhistle.htm. If you were fired or forced to resign because you opposed any illegal and/or unethical practices at Canyon State Academy, you have the right to take action.
If you were harmed (family or survivor) by Canyon State Academy, please contact info@heal-online.org if you remember the long-term employees and from which years. This will help! Also, if you recognize any of these staff as having worked at another program, please send in any information about their past or present employment at other facilities and/or cults.
Please don’t place your loved one in Canyon State Academy and rescue them if they are there now.
|
Name |
Unit/Position |
Additional Information |
| Simon Ocampo | Coach | |
| Mark Yockus | Principal | In March of 2000, Arizona Boys Ranch changed its name to Canyon State Academy. The name change followed the 1998 tragic incident at the Oracle facility, but was based on new marketing strategies that took place during that time. It continues to operate as a nonprofit organization with Rite of Passage (a for profit company) as a management company and ran by a Board of Directors responsible for the operations. |
| Lynn Croom | Principal Secretary | |
| Jay Reichenberger | Asst. Principal/Dean of Students/Athletic Director | Reichenberger has been with Arizona Boys Ranch since 1999 (possibly earlier). |
| Dr. Greenfield (no first name given) | Team Physician | |
| Troy Watson | Coach | |
| Dan Aning | Coach | |
| Mannie Lopez | Coach | |
| Paul Collinsworth | Coach | |
| Paul Graham | Coach | |
| Mike Brown | Coach | |
| Tracey Watkins | Coach | |
| Dave Nelson | Coach |
We received an e-mail on April 1st, 2010 at 2:20pm stating the following
information regarding Dave Nelson's Background (unverified):
Currently employed at Canyon State Academy as a teacher/coach 2004 -
present.
Teacher coach eloy Santa Cruz high school 199-2003, resigned after
alleged party at his residence, Also charged with domestic violence
during his divorce in 2001.
Teacher Parker school district 2005-199 Baseball coach involved in
controversy around verbal abuse of an athlete.
Teacher coach Gilbert public schools 1993-1995
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| Al Waters | Founder | |
| Howard Pyle | Founder | (former governor of Arizona) |
| George Miller | Founder | |
| Jack Barnes | Supporter | Jack and Leo donated the property to start Arizona Boys Ranch. |
| Leo Ellsworth | Supporter | Jack and Leo donated the property to start Arizona Boys Ranch. |
| Barry A. McBride | Board of Directors | His community involvements and professional affiliations include: Chairman of the Board, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance President, Central Arizona Estate Planning Council Board of Directors, Canyon State Academy Advisory Council, Canyon State Academy Morale and Ethical Trainer, Canyon State Academy Financial Advisory Member, Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation Past President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member, Million Dollar Round Table, Honor Roll, Top of the Table Member, Million Dollar Round Table Foundation, Diamond Knight Member, General Agents and Managers Association Foundation Member, Society of Financial Service Professionals Member, Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Past President, NAIFA Arizona Past President, NAIFA Phoenix Past President, Arizona General Agents and Managers Association B. A., Grand Canyon University Chartered Life Underwriter Accredited Estate Planner Registered Representative, Capital Analysts, Incorporated, Member, FINRA – SIPC McBride is also with Sun Cornerstone Group. |
| Donald R. Alvarez | Board of Directors | Attorney in Scottsdale, AZ. |
| Memorial Site-- Lorenzo Johnson, died June 27th, 1994 at Arizona Boys Ranch | ||
| Memorial Site-- Nicholas Contreras, died March 2nd, 1998 at Arizona Boys Ranch | ||
*(Canyon State Academy, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices. Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience. Thank you for your help.)
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