Meet Explorer Tours

Reggie Dickson. Founder. After graduating from Berea College in 1957, Reggie started his career in education as a teacher. He eventually went on to be a guidance counselor, assistant principal and then a retired as a principal after 30 years of service. He then founded Explorer Tours as a second career.

Anna Dickson. Co-founder. Anna graduated from Berea College in 1958 and spent much of her career in education. She also started her own insurance agency and worked as the office manager and tour escort for Explorer Tours.

Mark Dickson. Current Owner. Mark is the second generation owner of the family company. Mark graduated from Western Michigan University in 1986 and spent 13 years as an account manager for two different automotive parts manufactures in West Michigan.

Debbie Dickson. Co-owner. Debbie graduated from Michigan State University in 1993. Debbie works full time as an account manager for another company and in her spare time is the accounting manager and does occasional tour escorting on weekends as time allows.

Andrea Rose Dickson. Born April 22, 2005 to Mark and Debbie. She is our only child and takes all our remaining time and is our joy.

Chloe. Our mascot - does not fetch paper, or do tricks, however, she is happy to see you, no matter if you have been gone for only one hour or one week.