Chet Kuskowski

Accomplished Skier

Chet Kuskowski is an accomplished athlete, successful businessman and loving father.  Disabled at the age of eighteen by a gunshot wound, Chet would not let his accident bring an end to his love of sports. He continued to compete in athletic competitions and found great success through his love of the water.

Chet is an avid water skier who has become a great influence and role model in this particular sport. He has participated in both the Disabled Water Skiing World and National Championships and has established a great list of achievements as a result. In 2003, he was inducted into the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame.  

Not only is he a fierce competitor on the water, Chet is also a distinguished instructor to children everywhere. Committed to providing children with an opportunity to enjoy a life of sports, he devotes many weekends to introducing water and snow skiing to children with disabilities in camps across Michigan.

When Chet isn’t spending his time on the water or teaching, he is employed as a rehabilitation specialist in Southeast Michigan. A life-long Ford owner, his association with Ford Motor Company has him traveling across the country, highlighting the adaptability and benefits of Ford products for persons with disabilities.

In his spare time, Chet enjoys camping, swimming and spending time with his family.

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