There are many fine and noble people who deserve some credit for their efforts to help establish the concepts and projects listed here. First, there is one Luis Dulce. A true friend and advocate of the Ngobe peoples and who without the experimental farm station at Salt Creek would never have begun. Also, there is Fredy Stadlin of Swiscontrols, S.A. He was instrumental in helping frame some of the concepts and in working as a liaison for literally peanuts.

I would also like to recognize my partners in the Paradise Beach project (Chester Kroeger and T.J. Murphy). The project brought me to the Salt Creek area and to the people there. Thank you for your support in starting the original resort project.

I would like to also thank my wife for her help and support. She approved using our personal funds for the school, while we have a two-and-a-half year-old toddler and a four-month old baby of our own to provide for. Finally, I would like to recognize one of my biggest volunteers, Vicki Grafentin. Who without this would not have been possible. And Derek Draper for creating this web site.