Contacts
Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Galveston Park Board Police Department
601 Tremont Suite 200
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409) 763-4769
Fax: (409) 763-5868
Email: beachpatrol@galvestonparkboard.org
Full time Staff:
Chief Peter Davis
Peter Davis is the Chief of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol and of the Park Board Police Department. He started working for Beach Patrol in 1983. He is the Secretary General of the Americas Region of the International Lifesaving Federation, as well as the Vice President of the United States Lifesaving Association. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Trinity University and a M.F.A in Studio Art from the University of California-Davis.
Peter is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. He is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Marine Safety Enforcement Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Public Safety Diver. He is actively involved in training Mexican lifeguards and he coordinates a lifeguard exchange program with Galveston’s sister city, Veracruz. He was the lead instructor for several international efforts to train the first open water lifeguard instructors for the beaches in Venezuela. Peter was selected as Aquatic International Magazine’s “Power 25”, one of the 25 most influential people in aquatics. He produced and co-wrote the educational video “Texas Beaches- Know the Dangers”, winner of both the National Telly and Communicators Awards. In addition he co-edited the Spanish edition of theUSLAManual.
Captain Tony Pryor
Operation Supervisor
Tony Pryor is the Captain and Operations Supervisor of Galveston Island Beach Patrol. His first year on Beach Patrol was 1998. Tony serves as Certification Committee Chair of the United States Lifesaving Association, as well as Head Coach of the Galveston Island Swim Team. He holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston.
Tony is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. He is an Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Basic Open Water Diver.
Lieutenant Mike Reardon
Administrative Officer
mreardon@galvestonparkboard.org
Mike Reardon is the Lieutenant and Administrative Officer Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He started working for Beach Patrol in 1978. He is a Registered Nurse and holds an M.S.N. from UTMB-Galveston.
Mike is an instructor for USLA open water lifeguarding, and personal water craft rescue. He is a Master Texas Peace Officer, Marine Safety Enforcement Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator and Swift Water Technician.
Water Safety Enforcement Officer Penny Shull
Education Officer, Junior Guard Director
Penny Shull is a Water Safety Enforcement Officer, the Education Officer, and Junior Guard Director for Galveston Island Beach Patrol. She started working for Beach Patrol in 2002. Penny holds a B.S. in Genetics from Texas A&M University.
Penny is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. She is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Marine Safety Enforcement Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Basic Open Water Diver.
Water Safety Enforcement Officer Kara Harrison
Training Supervisor
kharrison@galvestonparkboard.org
Kara Harrison is a Water Safety Officer and the Training Officer for Galveston Island Beach Patrol. She started working for Beach Patrol in 2005. Kara holds a B.S. in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University- Galveston.
Kara is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. She is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician, Certified Swim Coach and Basic Open Water Diver.
Supervisor Austin Kirwin
akirwin@galvestonparkboard.org
Austin Kirwin is a Supervisor for Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He started working for Beach Patrol in 2007, and was a junior guard for 6 year before.
Austin is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. He is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Basic Open Water Diver.
Supervisor Kris Pompa
Kris Pompa is a Supervisor for Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He started working for Beach Patrol in 2003, and was a junior guard for the 6 years before. Kris holds a B.A. in Sports Management from Texas A&M University- Galveston.
Kris is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. He is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Basic Open Water Diver.
Supervisor Joe Cerdas
jcerdas@galvestonparkboard.org
Joe Cerdas is a Supervisor for Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He started working for Beach Patrol in 2005.
Joe is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. He is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Basic Open Water Diver.
Supervisor Josh Hale
Josh Hale is a Supervisor for Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He started working for Beach Patrol in 2005. Josh holds a B.A. in Film from.
Josh is an instructor for USLA and Red Cross open water lifeguarding, Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and personal water craft rescue. He is an Emergency Medical Technician, Texas Peace Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Swift Water Technician and Basic Open Water Diver.
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