John Buford PhD

John Buford, PhD, served as a Marine Corps Officer for over 20 years, conducting operations overseas and teaching at officer training schools. After retiring from the Marines, John earned a doctoral degree in education, performance improvement specialization, and became a certified wilderness medicine instructor, college professor, and outdoor educator. He is a certified leadership coach, professional wilderness guide, whitewater kayak/canoe and sea kayak instructor, human performance consultant, and board member of several nonprofit organizations.