Meet Our Staff
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.
Ross Garner
Outdoor Adventure Manager
Education/Qualifications
Graduate Degree in Outdoor Leadership from the National Outdoor
Leadership School (NOLS) and a Bachelors of Science in Business
Administration from California State University Sacramento.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The Outdoors has the greatest potential to cultivate positive
change in a person.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Rafting, All Sci-Fi/Horror, Music Festivals
John Gratton
Challenge Center Manager
Education/Qualifications
BS in Kinesiology and I am CPR and Wilderness First Aid
certified.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors provides tons of opportunities for new experiences.
Experiences like meeting interesting people, seeing new sites and
challenging myself both physically and mentally. Also the
sunsets, those are pretty sweet too.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Doing pull ups on rocks, sliding on the snow with sticks and
cruising on two wheels.
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 where you can new sights smells,
and experiences. Biking or walking in the city where you would
usually drive lets you learn about your town, and discover new
routes and places you might otherwise never see.
Three Favorite Hobbies
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 in an unknown place. Not
knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. I
feel so much freedom when I am outdoors.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Soccer, Fast Cars, and Traveling
Dajoune Rogers-James
Customer Service Associate
Education/Qualifications
Pursuing a BA in Film Studies
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because of the alteration in being that the organic world gives in contrast to the inorganic form of the town.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Reading (nonfiction), photography (documentary) and watching movies (world cinema)
Geoff Luoma
Outdoor Trip Leader & Challenge Center Team Lead
Education/Qualifications
BS in Environmental Studies, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
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 power of now. My gratitude comes from the sweetness
of self-discovery, healing, and remembrance of unity that she has
and will continue to show me.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Rock climbing, riding my bicycle & hanging out with my cow
friends.
Khang Nguyen
Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
I’m currently majoring in Chemistry concentration in Biochemistry
at Sacramento State and volunteering at Kaiser Permanente
Hospital. I’m CPR First Aid Certified.
Why do you love the outdoors?
Be out there, you will love it as much as I do.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Traveling, Hiking, and Camping
Alexandra Massa
Sales Assistant
Education/Qualifications
I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love nature and being able to appreciate the beauty of it all.
Being around nature makes me feel happy and free.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Reading, Painting, and Watching Movies
Wendi Weston
Challenge Center Team Lead
Education
AA in Fashion Design, BA Family and Consumer Sciences, Minor in
Recreation and Leisure Studies, Credentials in Home Economics and
Health Science.
Qualifications
Wilderness First Aid, Infant, Child, Adult CPR/First Aid, AED,
Class B Permit. Wendi has been part of Peak Adventures since
2002. She has worked with many different groups on the Peak
Adventure Challenge Center along with being contracted to work at
other courses in the area. She has taught over 7 years in the
public school system including junior high and high school
students. Wendi has over 15 years of youth camp leadership
and training for both elementary school students and teenagers.
Taught an aspiring young artist for 3 years and currently has her
own women and children accessories design business creating
beautiful one of a kind fabric creations.
Favorite Thing About Peak Adventures
Being part of Peak Adventures has provided so much growth in my
professional and personal life. Each day on the Challenge Center
I have the opportunity to mentor, share and learn with both my
fellow “Peakies” and clients. I love to go to work!!!
Without ASI’s support for Peak Adventures this would never have
happened.
Aliza Young
Outdoor Trip Leader & Customer Service Associate
Education/Qualifications
Pursuing a B.S. in Health Science, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why do you love the outdoors?
Being in nature allows for people to live in the moment, gain an
appreciation for the planet we live on, and provides
opportunities to explore new hobbies.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Backpacking, plants, and petting my friends cat (Chicken)
Annaleise Smith
Outdoor Trip Leader & Customer Service Associate
Qualifications/Education: Pursuing B.A in Communication Studies, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why Do you love the outdoors? I love the outdoors because it connects us with ourselves, others and mother nature. Every adventure creates meaningful and life-long memories. Adventure is out there!
What are your 3 favorite hobbies? Backpacking, growing plants, and petting Chicken (my cat)