Larry started working for Right Direction in early 2002. Working as a Transition Mediator, Larry has transported over 300 adolescents. With 5 children himself, 1 in her third year of college at California State University, Chico, another in her first year of college at Penn State University, his 6 year old son in his first year of school, and 4 year old twin girls just having a ball at home, he has dedicated his life to helping others. “The most important experience I have in qualifying me and enabling me to help all of you comes from raising children myself”. Larry served 10 years in the United States Coast Guard performing both Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement. He has 19 years experience in Martial Arts, and has taught hundreds of Police Officers (including the DEA) to not only defend themselves, but to verbally de-escalate almost any situation. Larry believes that integrity, respect, compassion, honesty, and proper communication are key elements in the mediation of both adults and adolescents. “We are here to help your children and/or family members through this situation, as peacefully and as safe as possible.” Larry did take a 2 year leave of absence from this company to develop a business plan for a program of his own to further help adolescent girls who are struggling with the challenges that our youth face in today’s fast paced world. He came back in December of 2006, teaming up with Brian Shepherd, and together, plan on not only opening this program, but continuing to maintain this fantastic company. “I look forward to helping each and every one of you that tour our website and are in need of our services. I will be glad to speak with you, give you advice, and just simply take some time to make you feel a little more comfortable. We all have a very bright future, so let’s start today”.