Richard Fletcher

Guide II Supervisor

Hearst Castle

Tests aren’t over once school is over. You are going to have them for your entire life. Don’t give up and just keep going.

About Richard

I grew up in Monterey, California.
After high school, I was really lost and didn’t know what to do, so I attended community college for three years at Monterey Peninsula College so I could explore my interests.
Transferred to Humboldt State University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology.
Two days after graduation, I began working for California State Parks, where I started out managing campgrounds.
Then I transferred and began working on a trail crew, helping to build and maintain hiking trails and roads throughout the state parks system.
From there, I became a seasonal interpreter at Humboldt Redwoods State Park for over three years where I led nature walks and campfire programs, and worked with our Junior Rangers.
I was promoted to a full-time interpreter at Hearst Castle, where I conducted tours and educated people about the grounds and the history of the building.
I am now a Guide II at Hearst Castle, which is a supervisory role where I oversee all of the guides here at the castle.