ABOUT US

At Deer Hill Corporate we believe that group members and leaders can be most effective when they learn to respect and embrace the unique skills and perspectives of all members of a team. Our programs are designed to demonstrate this belief and provide participants with skills that enable them to practice it in the workplace. These program objectives are accomplished by providing participants with opportunities to experience their skills and shortcomings and improve their skills through active interaction with their team mates. An expert team of facilitators guides participants through a variety of interactive exercises and challenges that are carefully designed for each group with their objectives and unique interpersonal dynamics in mind.

The Deer Hill Corporate staff has been helping build teams using experiential learning techniques since 1996. We are affiliated with Deer Hill Ranch, a 501 © 3 non-profit organization that provides experiential education programs for youth on a working ranch in Lafayette, California. Deer Hill Corporate began by providing programs to members of the business community using the Ranch facilities. As these facilities have expanded, Deer Hill Corporate has been able to expand its program offerings to include a large variety of experiential activities, including a low and high ropes course. The lawn and indoor facilities at the Ranch have enabled us to offer excellent venues for teaching in an outdoor setting as well as for retreats.

MISSION

The mission of Deer Hill Corporate is to empower group members to fully participate in the activities of their group in ways that enable the group to reach its full potential. We facilitate this process through the use of interactive experiences that teach practical skills and result in lasting change.

STAFF

Deer Hill Corporate was founded by Hunter and Anne Holding. Both have extensive experience facilitating leadership, communication and team building programs.

Hunter Holding heads up or team of facilitators. He has 25 years of experience facilitating teams at companies and governments. Hunter has over 16 years of experience training and coaching financial professionals, having worked at JP Morgan, Chemical Bank and Rabobank International. He holds a BS in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia University. Hunter utilizes his experience in training, outdoor education and ranch management to create highly innovative and enjoyable team development programs.

Anne Holding is a highly experienced facilitator. She is also Program Director for Deer Hill Ranch. Anne holds a BA in French from Trinity College in Connecticut, is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Psychology. After working in New York City for Bessemer Trust and Trident Television, she began teaching experiential learning programs in 1994. She especially enjoys studying human development, personality, temperament and interaction styles. Anne is a dynamic and engaging teacher who transforms the learning process into a fun and interactive journey.

In addition to Hunter and Anne, Deer Hill Corporate utilizes a staff of highly experienced contract facilitators. These facilitators have backgrounds in a variety of fields, including business, psychology and education. Although all are well-educated and very experienced, their most important common characteristic is their passion for teaching and belief that groups can reach their maximum potential if they develop skills for effective interaction through experiential education.