Full time
Valerie Regner
Director
Education/Qualifications
I have a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from Sacramento
State University and 15 years of Challenge Course
experience. I am also a certified Level 2 ACCT Facilitator.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It just smells better out there.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Karaoke, dancing, and staying away from social media.
Laura Murray
Operations Manager
Education/Qualifications
15+ years of experience as a bicycle mechanic and shop manager,
USAC Category 1/Pro Cyclocross and MTB racer. Bachelor of
Music, Johns Hopkins University.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It sure beats being inside.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Child wrangling, drinking coffee, and being outside.
Gustavo Kilgore
Sales Specialist
Education/Qualifications
B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice from
California State University, Sacramento. I am CPR and First
Aid certified.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because there is something special
about adventuring and exploring an unknown place. Not knowing
where I’m going inspires me to travel. I feel so much freedom
when I am outdoors.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Soccer, Fast Cars, and Traveling
Noah Fordyce
Bike Shop Coordinator
Education/Qualifications
7 years of professional bicycle repair experience. B.A. in History from California State University, Sacramento.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The change of environment, going on a bike ride or a walk in
nature, puts you in new places to see new sights, smells, and
experiences. Biking or walking in the city where you usually
drive lets you learn about your town and discover new routes and
places you might otherwise never see.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Geoff Luoma
Program Coordinator
Education/Qualifications
BS in Environmental Studies, Wilderness First Responder
Why do you love the outdoors?
The wilderness is an abundant source of energy that is
ever-giving of lessons and opportunities. I love the outdoors
because Mother Earth constantly welcomes us into the
all-expanding and joyous power of now.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Pulling granite, riding my bicycle & throwing a frisbee
John Gratton
Challenge Center Manager
Education/Qualifications
BS in kinesiology, and I am certified in CPR and Wilderness First
Aid.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors provides tons of opportunities for new experiences,
like meeting interesting people, seeing new sites, and
challenging myself both physically and mentally. Also, the
sunsets are pretty sweet, too.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Doing pull-ups on rocks, sliding on the snow with sticks, and
cruising on two wheels.
Lily McCalla
Marketing and Outreach Specialist
Education/Qualifications
BFA in Graphic Design and experience in the marketing/design
field
Why do you love the outdoors?
Exploring the outdoors is a wonderful way to disconnect from the
digital, fast-paced society we live in and refresh yourself. I
love to capture what I can on camera to share and increase the
hype!
Three Favorite Hobbies
Painting, photography, and hiking.