NICK REDINGER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
With over 25 years designing and building in the Aerial Adventure Industry. Nick has helped develop current industry standards for ACCT and ASTM and holds Inspection Certifications from ACCT, AIMS, and NAARSO. He has designed and built more than 100 aerial adventure courses, reaching an industry milestone of over 15,000 hours of build experience. His design credits include some of the largest aerial adventure build projects to date as well aiding in the design of buildings like the Nvidia campus in Silicon Valley. Known for his unique ability to bring adventurous ideas to life via his custom approach and creative solutions. He studied the arts, architecture, and engineering in university and has a Bachelors from Ohio State. In his spare time he enjoys exploring and finding all types of adventure like climbing, freediving, and travel.
PAUL HANCOCK
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Paul joined Challenge Works in 2009 and also serves as the Director of Inspection and Maintenance/ Repair Services. Though currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, Paul was born in Australia and came to the United States in 1990 to work at a summer camp in California where he was first exposed to the industry. He holds a ACCT Level II/ Supervisor Inspector Certification and has a degree in International Business.
TAYLOR MOLITOR
TRAINING MANAGER
Taylor Molitor joined the Challenge Works team in 2023 as the Training Manager. She brings several years of experience in the zip line industry, having worked as a guide, manager, and trainer. Taylor’s favorite part of training is connecting with the people she works with and witnessing moments of breakthrough as skills and confidence develop. Outside of work, she enjoys hands-on creative projects, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time outdoors.
JESUS MORILLON
FABRICATION + SHOP MANAGER
Jesus is a master fabricator with wide breadth of experience in the industry. Certified and well versed in most forms of weldings he is also a Certified Weld Inspector with specialty NDT certifications in areas such as Ultrasonic Testing. When he isn’t juggling project in the shop he can be found spending time with his wife and two little boys or out on the river or lake fishing.