Roger Egger The Third
Roger is twelve years old and a member of AU's host family. He is a student at Central High School. He likes to play football and video games. He likes to kayak on Coldwater Creek. Kingfisher cottage is his favorite cottage at AU.

Justin Oberry
Recreation Sfaff

Estoban Ramirez
Recreation Staff

Jacob Rupert
Recreation Staff

Ben Winn
Redreation Staff

Zack Harris
Recreation Staff
Zach is 17 years old. He is currently attending Milton High School where he participates in football and track. When he graduates he would like to attend either Florida State University or the University of Missouri. He enjoys going to the beach and kayaking with his family.

Meredith Krause
Office/Shop Staff
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Meredith Krause is 17 years old and a junior at Milton High School. She was currently elected senior class president. Meredith has been dancing for 13 years. She plans to attend the University of Central Florida and purse a degree in biology before attending vet school at the University of Florida.

Josh O'Berry
Recreation Staff/Adventure Zip Guide
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Josh was born and raised in Milton, Florida. He graduated from Milton High School and is currently enrolled at Pensacola Jr. College where he is pursuing an engineering degree. Josh loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing and going on out on the river with friends. He can also talk to you about any college football game. He loves the way his life is going and wouldn't ask for anything else. Josh's favorite AU cabin is Kingfisher, his favorite boats are made by We-no-nah. Josh's favorite stretch of the Coldwater is the seven mile trip and the Giant's Ladder is his favorite high course element.

James Pool
Recreation Staff
James Pool is 17 years old and just finished his junior year at Milton High School. He enjoys competing on the school swim team, as well as swimming off season with the Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club. He enjoys spending time with friends and family while canoeing on the river.

Ronnie Redden
Recreation Staff
Ronnie is 21 years old. He was born in Santa Rosa County. He went to Central High School and lives in Allentown. On his spare time he likes to race motocross. This is his first year at Adventures.

Esther Sanborn
Co-Owner
Esther, along with her husband Jack started Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center in 1976. She grew up in a multi-generational Florida agricultural family and is from the lovely small town of Evinston Florida. After undergraduate school at Florida State University, a short teaching career, and a masters degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from University of West Florida she began helping build their business, while Jack was still a flight instructor for the United States Marine Corps at Whiting Field. She presently serves on the board of directors for the Paddlesports Industry Association and has held several offices. She also serves on the Santa Rosa County Clean Community System Board of Directors. Jack and Esther have three beautiful,smart children and have just welcomed their first grandchild, Drew Elizabeth. Esther oversees financials, accommodations, manager questions and anything that no one else particularly wants to do! She loves to travel, read, and do any and all things on or in the water!

James Small
Recreation Staff
James Small is 18 years old. He is a senior at Milton High School. He has fished in the local waters all his life and has had a passion for it ever since he can remember. He plans to attend college at Tulane University where he wants to purse a path in pre-med to ultimately become a pediatrician.

Keasi Smith
Office Staff
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Keasi was born in Hawaii and grew up in Okinawa, Japan before moving to Milton, Florida at 9 years old. She graduated from Milton High School in 2009 and is now attending the University of West Florida where she is majoring in Journalism. Her only weaknesses are grilled cheeses, Led Zeppelin, and her mother. Her favorite Coldwater Trip is the seven mile canoe trip and her favorite high course element is the giant swing.

Kevin Smith
Recreation Staff
Kevin is attending Pensacola Junior College where he is studying Environmental Science. He was raised in north Santa Rosa County and South Louisiana. He has worked in construction most of his life. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, camping, and hiking. He loves the outdoors and has two adult children, a 21 year old girl and a 28 year old boy.

Wayne Stansfield
Resort Manager
Wayne hails from South Florida. He grew up in Palm Beach during it's "Spring Break" hayday. He has lived in Santa Roas County for 17 years. Wayne is a former race car driver and huge Nascar fan. Wayne is the AUOC Resort Manager, in charge of all resort properties and vehicles. His his favorite cabin is Kingfisher. Wayne's favorte river trip is the seven mile Coldwater trip. His favorite boat is a kayak. Wayne's favorite high ropes element is the Giant Swing.

Martha Szymoniak
Manager of Zip Adventures
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Martha is originally from Illinois. After graduating from college, she moved to Milton, Florida in 1984. She is very active in the community, participating in service clubs, youth sports, and scouting. Martha is the proud mother of two Eagle Scouts. In her spare time she canoes, hikes, climbs trees, knits and spins yarn. She’s even been known to spin a few around the campfire.

Paige Tomlinson
Guest Services Specialist/Zip Adventures Guide
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Paige was born in the great state of Massachusetts. She moved to Santa Rosa County when she was in the fourth grade. She is a graduate of Milton High School and is currently a film student at Florida State University. Paige's favorite Coldwater Creek trip is the seven mile kayak trip. Her favorite cabin is Sarracenia and her favorite high course element is the giant swing.

Sean Tomlinson
Beach Guy
Sean is 16 years old and a sophomore at Milton High School. His hobbies include fishing and skateboarding.

Marc Vallianos
Operations Manager
Born to Fred and Bessie Vallianos on August 18, 1967. Marc and family moved to Pensacola,Florida when Marc was one. The Vallianos' have lived in the panhandle of Florida for about 40 years. Marc is married to his high school sweetheart, Anne Todesch and has three sons:Spiros,Vander and Xavier. Marc Attended local schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. He graduated from UWF in 1989 with a BS degree in criminology with a minor in Psycholgy. Marc graduated from the police academy in 1990 and worked in law enforcement for four years. He came back to AU (the best job he had as an adolescent) in 1994. Since that time he has received certification in swift water rescue, beginners daddling, challange course facilitation and course maitenance, etc.
Marc's favorite cabin at AU is Sarracenia, his favorite boat is the We-No-Nah Adirondack. His favorite trip is the Sweetwater/Juniper.
Favorite high ropes element: Leap of Faith.

Spyros Vallianos
Recreation Staff
Spyros is 15 years old and a sophomore at Milton High School. His father, Marc Vallianos is the operations manager here at Adventures. Spyros enjoys weightlifting, baseball, and football.

Jo Lynn Wiley
Guest Services Specialist
Born and raised in Wheeling West Virginia. Married for 25 years and has a wonderful daughter. Moved to Florida in 1993 when her husband was stationed at Whiting Field NAS. Has been an educator for 20 years. Currently teaching at MHS (when she is not working at AU). Jo Lynn's favorite cabin is Tupelo, her favorite boat is a sit on top kayak. Favorite trip: 4 mile trip on Coldwater Creek. Jo Lynn's favorite high ropes element is the giant swing.

Jack Sanborn
President
Responsibilities: Project Manager, Marketing Director, and River Guide
Biography: Born in Ohio. Moved to Florida in 1958. Began canoeing at the age of 10. Grew up in Gainesville and Ocala National Forest area. Spent boyhood hunting, fishing, and collecting artifacts. 21 years in Marine Corp and Marine Corp Reserve. Started Adventures Unlimited with wife Esther in 1976.
Background: degreed by University of Florida. Marine Corp Helicopter Pilot and Instructor
In my free time: white water kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking, canoeing, snorkeling, traveling.
Favorite Cabin: Ranger Rick or Honeysuckle
Favorite Boat: Spirit Sit-on-Top Kayak
Favorite River Trip: Pond Eddy
Favorite Challenge Course Element: Pirates Tower

2010 Adventures Unlimited Staff!
We have a great team this year! We are all looking forward to a great season with plenty of sun and fun for everyone!

Brittney Bagley
Guest Services Specialist and Ropes Course Facilitator
Brittney was Adventures Unlimited's Employee of the Month for November '08!
She was born 22 years ago with a twin sister and was raised in Milton, Florida. She graduated from Pace High School, and is currently a Senior at the University of West Florida studying to get her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management. Her favorite past time is doing anything involving the water, including kayaking on her favorite kayak: a Cricket sit-on-top kayak down the 7 mile strip of Coldwater Creek. She also enjoys participating in the High Ropes Course at AU. Her favorite cabin is Osprey or Granny Peaden’s. She has worked at AU for 3 years.

Bill Hay
Challenge Course Director
Bill attended UCLA. He has spent the last 10 years working in experiencial education with diverse groups from kindergarters to corporate executives. Bill is certified in "Leave No Trace" instruction. Bill is Wilderness first aid certified, and is a Florida Master Naturalist. He is a Recreational Tree climbing facilitator as well as a seasoned level three challenge course facilitator.
His favorite activities are canoeing and recreational tree climbing.
Favorite cabin: Honeysuckle
Favorite boat "his"
Favorite Ropes Course Element: Giant's Ladder

Suzanne Roberts
Business Manager
Responsibilities: Guest Services, reservations, adminstration and retail sales
Biography: Worked for Adventures Unlimited as a teenager, came back as a 30-something adult with a degree in Leisure Services from Florida State University. Married to the same wonderful guy for 25 years. Two grown children.
Background: B.S. Leisure Services, F.S.U.
In my free time: I walk the beach, garden, and travel.
Favorite Cabin: Sarrcenia
Favorite Boat: Kayaks
Favorite River Trip: Coldwater, 7-mile trip
Favorite Challenge Course Element: Giant Swing

Susan Clark
Bookkeeper
Susan is from Pittsburgh Pa, but has lived in Santa Rosa County for the last 25 years. She has three grown sons and four grandchildren. Her hobbies include contemporary and line dancing. Sue's favorite river trip is the four mile stretch of Coldwater Creek.

Jake Roberts
Recreation Staff/Zip Adventure Guide
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Jake has been working at Adventures Unlimited (in some capacity) since he was 10 years old. He recently graduated from Milton High School and is now attending Florida State University. His favorite Coldwater River trip is the seven mile kayak trip, his favorite cabin is Grannny Peaden's and his favorite high ropes element is the giant zip.

Sandy Tomlinson
Guest Services Specialist
Born and raised in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Moved to Florida with her husband and two children in 2001. Sandy has worked at AU for 4 seasons, and has been a a volunteer for 14 years.She has also worked at a zoo as a teacher, and as a guest services specialist at another resort. Favorite cabin: Juniper Favorite boat: sit on top kayak
Favorite stretch of the river: 4 mile run Favorite element on high ropes: The Pirates Tower Zip

Kelly and Roger Egger
Resident Hosts
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The Egger Family
The newest Resident Host family for AUOC is Kelly and Roger and their son, Roger. They began their adventure here at AUOC on May 1, 2009. Prior to this, Kelly worked in a variety of positions, including being a social worker for the State of Texas. Kelly likes to sew, putting together jigsaw puzzles and playing Bingo. Kelly is also the new Food Services Director here at AUOC. Roger is a painter. Roger likes to go fishing, football and NASCAR. Their son, Roger, attends Central School and enjoys playing football, video games and going on the creek in the new Jackson kayaks. The entire family enjoys doing Texas style bar-b-que for all the staff and being here at AUOC. The family’s favorite cabin is Riverside II and favorite activity is tubing and kayaking.