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Team TAT

Paul Roderick - Director of Operations
	Since 1996 If Denali National Park was a 3D chess game, Paul would be the Bobby Fischer of the Park. He always knows where it's good to land, where all the climbers are and at what point they are in their climb. Began flying when he was twelve and started with Talkeetna Air Taxi in 1992 before he took over in 1996. Paul loves to be outside, preferably skiing or climbing with his family.
Richard Olmstead - Chief Pilot
	Since 2000 Richard has been flying Denali National Park since 1993. When Richard talks, everyone listens...he leads the company in smilin'! Stoicism and knowledge exude from Richard.
Annie Duquette- Office Manager
	Since 1999 Annie began her career in Talkeetna working for all the Air Taxi's as the "Base Camp Manager", living on the glacier for 2 1/2 months per year and was featured on many television programs, magazines & newspapers. After 10 years as Base Camp Manager, she decided to move to "Office manager" for Talkeetna Air Taxi. Annie ensures that Customer Service is never compromised.
Mary Vukson - Assistant Manager
	>Since 1999 Since 2005 You can usually find her womanning the aircraft radio or scheduling your next flight with ease. Mary enjoys gardening, and sharing her giant vegetables in the summer.
Yvonne Brunsting - Accounting
	Since 1997 Yvonne is our Wonder Woman who saves the day twice a month writing our paychecks. She has lived in Talkeetna since 1997 which has helped to inspire her creative artwork you may see in the Downtown Gallery. She is the oil that keep Talkeetna Air Taxi running smoothly.
Todd Condon - Director of Maintainance
	Since 2007 Todd is a family man (five kids!) and knows all about responsibility and caring for people & planes. Has 15 years experience as Director of Maintenance Todd is one of the best bakers in town! Mmmm, cheesecake!
Will Boardman - Pilot
	Since 2006 Flying Denali National Park since 2004 He often goes off gallivanting in the far stretches of the mountain ranges of Alaska to ski, climb and you can catch him paragliding too.... If you're real fast. In the off-season Will enjoys learning new skills such as piloting helicopters.
Bill Post - Pilot
	Since 2004 Bill has spent many years based out of Denali National park which has given him his extensive historical and geological information. Bill enjoys biking adventures on his days off and trimming his pristine lawn. His spirit of adventure led Bill up McKinley.
Tyler Westhoff- Pilot
	Since 2004 After spending time 'Getting to know Aloha' flying gliders in Hawai'i Tyler returned to Talkeetna to fly for TAT. Tyler joined the Pacer crew and flew his airplane up from Arizona in 2010. If TAT ever made an action figure, it would look like Tyler, and he loves fan mail/photos/montages.
John Nealon-Pilot
	Since 2010 John flocked up to Alaska from Arizona in 1976 and has been flying the skies and patrolling the streets. He After retiring from crime fighting, he started his commercial pilot career in Denali National park starting in 2006 and considers it the best job anywhere, He spends most winters in Arizona with his experimental glider and finds other creative ways of 'Goofing Off'.
Jonathan Kincaid - Pilot
	Since 2004 The Kincaid Kid returns...back by popular demand. Jonathan took a hiatus from TAT to fly the West coast of Alaska based out of Kotzebue. He is part of the pacer crew that spends his days off gallivanting in the mountains and exploring Alaska by air.
Tim Gossett - Pilot
	Since 2010 Tim has lived in Alaska his whole life and as part of the Alaska upbringing, he learned to fly at a very early age. He is a world traveler that has been to over 25 countries and flew his own plane down to Columbia. Aside from piloting, he has also been a hunting and fishing guide around Alaska.
Brad Adams - Pilot
	Since 2011 Brad came to Alaska from Oregon in 1985 and has called Soldotna his home since then. He has spent his previous years fish guiding on the rivers and flying for hunting lodges. He and his super cub travel around the state to find new adventures.

Tom Klein - Pilot
		Since 2000 Tom has spent time flying from Denali National Park in the late 80's and early 90's. He spent 3 years as the chief pilot at TAT, then took a hiatus for more exploring. We were delighted to have Tom back to pilot the skies of the mountains again.
Vikki Wiewel - Director of Marketing
		Since 2008 Vikki is the "Om Central" at the office - the calm before the storm. She'll give you motherly advice you'll like! Spends time in Maine, Colorado and Alaska, and she is quite the ski bunny!
Jen Hunt Latham - Reservations/ Climbing Coordinator
		Since 2009 Jen is our resident WFR who is the first on site whenever a papercut attacks. She has spent multiple years in Yosemite instructing First Responder courses. Jen is quite the outdoors woman and recently moved to Alaska with her own Ranger. Watch out when she is behind the wheel on the Four Wheeler, she is all business.
Paris White - Reservations
		Since 2006 Paris grew up in Talkeetna, but is exploring the world in Walla Walla, Washington at Whitman College expanding her educational pursuits in Philosophy. She enjoys putting her Chinese skills to the test when we have visitors from China and Taiwan.
Randi Gryting - Downtown Art Gallery Manager
		Since 2006 Randi has worked a season in Antarctica. She is an avid skier and loves the Alaskan winters and outdoors. She loves discovering new artists and fresh talent in Alaska.

Chris Campbell - Maintenance
		Since 2010 A former Maine resident, Chris joined us in the hangar to provide some TLC to our fleet. Chris has spent over 20 years in Kodiak before coming to Talkeetna.
Aaron Rohan - Maintenance
		Since 2009 This Wisconsinite came to Talkeetna with his lovely family a couple years ago. He's a great addition to the Maintenance Department. A man of few words, because he's busy making sure your aircraft bolts are tight.
Danial Doty - Maintenance
		Since 2003 Flew into Talkeetna in 2001 and so began her love for Denali National Park, skiing, climbing and adventuring. The former Chief of Maintenance for TAT became the Chief Pilot to get more sky time. When she's not flying for TAT, you'll see her elbow-deep in her current RV-4 plane building project, prepping for a ski trip in a remote location, or flying pieces up to complete her ridge-top resort. If Danial Can't do it, it probably can't be done!
Tom Suprenaut - Ramper Extrodinaire
		Since 2011 Tom came to Alaska from Minnesota so you can bet he is no stranger to the cold and snow. After a career in the corporate lifestyle, Tom hung up his suit and tie for a job outdoors. He is always on the ball helping pilots and climbers get to where they need to go.
Beaver - The Hangar Cat
		Since 2006 Beaver can be found catting around TAT, either mousing or lounging in the sun soaking up the rays. Watch out when he is in stalking mode - Seriously.
Ted Gannon and Fred Beckey - Karma Control
		Is Time Real? Ted spends the off-season in Nepal and Seattle If you need counseling re: climbing or women, see Ted or Fred. Ted "the Head" Gannon is the man behind the whole climbing operation situating tents and tarps over the vast TAT campus. Though Fred Beckey does not work for us, he is usually here every year scouting for new ascents and new names for his little black book and chasing the women of TAT.

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