The Buffalo Bayou Shuttle Service Team
Often referred to as "the most professional operation on the water", the Buffalo Bayou Shuttle Service is dedicated to providing Houstonians and visitors with an amazing tourism experience. Our kayak history tours are the talk of the town. The Buffalo Bayou Shuttle Service tour guides are certified, qualified, and trained to provide you a safe tour. Customer service is extremely important to us as well as customer safety. Join us and let the Bayou Shuttle team introduce you to views few will get the opportunity to see.
It takes the hard work of our entire team to make sure everyone has a wonderful time!
| THE TEAM |
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Rico Torres President  Paddling Certifications: ACA Level 1 Certified Other Certifications: First Aid Certified CPR Certified - Adult/Child Kayak Instructor Surfing Instructor Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructor PADI - Advanced Open Water Kayaking in Houston Meetup-Founder Paddle Trails Chairman Adventure Race Chairman ABOUT: Rico is the founder of Bayou Shuttle Service. He works in every role from tour guide to surfing instructor. You will find Rico at Discovery Green on Wednesdays providing a free paddling class to all the locals and visitors of Houston. |
Rick Torres Vice President  Paddling Certifications: ACA Level 1 Certified Other Certifications: First Aid Certified CPR Certified - Adult/Child ABOUT: Rick spends a lot of time behind the scenes making sure everything is top notch. Rick will often fill in as a driver or a tour guide. |
Archie Wright Coordinator  Other Certifications: First Aid Certified CPR Certified - Adult/Child/Infant USSF National Coaches License Texas Certified Teacher ABOUT: Archie works very closely with Rico in making sure every aspect of Bayou Shuttle runs smoothly and is a top notch tourist attraction for all visitors and residents of Houston. |
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Ken Jacobs Tour Guide / Instructor  Paddling Certifications: ACA Level 1 Certified ABOUT: Ken is one of the main tour guides on the Buffalo Bayou. When Ken isn't leading a happy group down the Buffalo Bayou he is volunteering his time at Discovery Green introducing new people to the sport of paddling. |
Katie Briza Tour Guide  Paddling Certifications: Level 1 Certified Other Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certified - Adult/Child/Infant/AED ABOUT: This is Katie's third year with Bayou Shuttle Service. |
Nicole Tour Guide  Paddling Certifications:Level 1 Certified Other Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certified - Adult/Child/Infant/AED ABOUT: This is Nicole's second year with Bayou Shuttle Service. |
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Bridget Upton Assistant Tour Guide  Paddling Certifications: Level 1 Certified ABOUT: Bridget is an assistant tour guide, training to become a certified tour guide. |
Michelle Pena Assistant Tour Guide  Paddling Certifications: Level 1 Certified ABOUT: Michelle is an assistant tour guide training to be a tour guide. |
Edgar Rios Tour Guide/Shuttle Driver  Paddling Certifications: ACA Level 1 Certified Other Certifications: First Aid Certified CPR Certified - Adult/Child ABOUT: Edgar is behind the scenes with Bayou Shuttle Service. He will step in as the tour guide for the Spanish Tours. |
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