Mike Petree began working for RedCliff Ascent in 1999 when he and his wife were hired as field guides. Since that time Mike has held several positions in the company including senior field instructor, back-up driver, youth corrections coordinator, assistant staff services director, staff services director, and is currently the director of follow up services. Mike is currently a graduate student in psychology and in addition to following up with families about the progress of their children after graduation, he is conducting research designed to help improve the quality of programming for students who return home immediately after graduation.