The aerial adventure industry is full of talented and ambitious young leaders who are already doing great things where they work, and are poised to do even more as they gain knowledge and experience. Adventure Park Insider has been recognizing a handful of these peer-nominated “Rising Stars” in recent years in an annual profile in the magazine. Who are the next generation of young men and women that will continue our industry’s growth? Tell us by nominating a young leader you know to be profiled as a “Rising Star.”
Here, we highlight some of the women and men whose leadership, compassion, and enthusiasm have helped their teams and the industry thrive.
Nominated by bosses and peers, these leaders are respected for their teamwork, innovative thinking, commitment, and customer service. From North Carolina to Alaska, they’ve demonstrated the resiliency, business savvy, and passion to shape their operations and the future of the aerial adventure industry.

Meet the Rising Stars of 2021
- Sonni Gibson, High Gravity Adventures, NC
- Steve Carne, Terrapin Adventures, MD
- Taylor Knight, Kawanti Adventures, AK
- Colleen Tyler, The Adventure Park at Sandy Springs Friends School, MD
- Chrissy Very, Go Ape, PA
- Annika Truebenbach, The Adventure Park at Storrs, CT
- Byron Bell, The Forge, IL
- Josh Silk, Catamount Aerial Adventure Park, MA