Gus LaZear
Gus LaZear currently serves as Ability360’s Vice President of Operations and the Sports and Fitness Center for persons with Disabilities.
LaZear, whose background includes more than 29 years of experience managing major programs and initiatives in rehabilitative medicine, recreational therapy, outdoor adventures and other adaptive programming for people with disabilities. Prior to Ability360, LaZear handled responsibilities as lead therapeutic recreational therapist at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. During that time he also served on the Board of Directors for Arizona Disabled Sports. Before joining St. Joseph’s, LaZear had been with Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation in Pomona, CA working on the Outdoor Adventure team that organized adaptive surfing, skiing/snowboarding, sailing, fishing, camping, dog sledding, rock climbing, scuba diving, horseback trips, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, wheelchair sports and cycling programs.
LaZear earned a Master’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Systems Management from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from California State University Northridge.
LaZear’s licenses and certifications include Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, National Council of Therapeutic Recreation; Certified Pool Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation; Certified in Aqua Stretch (Aquatic Therapy Technique); Certified in Ai Chi (Aquatic Therapy Technique); Advanced Scuba Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors; Certified Dive Buddy, and Member of American Therapeutic Recreation Association. He also serves as a guest speaker for the Barrow Neurological Institute Stroke Symposium, SCI Symposium, and Brain Injury Symposium. LaZear served as an associate Faculty at Arizona State University through 2025 and Grand Canyon University through 2019.
Position
- Board Member
The Move United Board of Directors includes a diverse representation of individuals passionate about Move United’s vision who regularly meet to provide leadership, governance and strategic insight to support Move United’s ambitious path forward.
