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TEAMWORK IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
A strong business is all about the people, and at PLAYTIME Inc., it's our dedicated team that makes our Geoteaming™ programs so successful. We're always working hard to find news way to create and deliver the best possible Geoteaming events.  John Chen - CEO & the "Big Kid" As the CEO and "Big Kid" of PLAYTIME Inc., John Chen uses technology and adventure to create long-lasting human change. You wouldn't expect anything less from a guy who's walked on 40 feet of fire, heli-snowboarded, skydived and summitted Denali (20,320 ft.).
Microsoft was the ideal place for John to hone his team-building skills. During the ten years he worked there, he shipped ten products, earned two US Patents and helped eight teams collaborate to ship Exchange, the first client-server email product with over 100 million client licenses. All the while, he was busy at work developing his unique "competitive-collaborative" designs that are integral part of PLAYTIME and geoteaming.
John has a BS in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara as well as numerous certifications in programs such as Appreciative Inquiry, Anthony Robbins' Leadership, and Experiential Facilitation. His life goals include creating a life-changing adventure for over a million people, finishing an adventure race, riding into his high-school reunion on a Harley and learning how to fly a helicopter, not to mention continuing to be the incredible father that he is to his three children, Max, KJ & Kelson.Favorite GPS Coordinates
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Adam Hitch - President & Director of Fun As the Director of Fun and Technology, Adam Hitch brings to the company a refreshingly youthful exuberance. Adam learned his fun-directing skills at Western Washington University while earning a degree in Outdoor Recreation. In his younger days, Adam competed on the national level in mountain bike racing, culminating in winning the Washington and Oregon downhill mountain bike state championship in 1997.
Travel has been an important part of Adam's life taking him to five different continents including such places as Argentina, India and New Zealand. What he loves about traveling is the opportunity to interact in different cultures and see the world from many different perspectives. Beyond team building, Adam's interests include skiing, cycling, golf, cooking and pushing people out of their comfort zones to help them reach their full potential. At some point in his life, Adam hopes to have the opportunity to ride his bike around the world and ski on all seven continents.Favorite GPS Coordinates
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Jo Fjellman - Director of Facilitation Jo Fjellman has been training groups and leading team-development programs for corporate and non-profit organization for over 20 years. As the Director of Facilitation at PLAYTIME Inc., Jo uses her creative facilitation skills and organizational knowledge to create amazing learning opportunities that range from a single half-day corporate geoteaming programs to ongoing consultation.
Jo is constantly working to hone her skills as a facilitator and is currently enrolled in a two-year Integral Strategies Consulting Training program. What she loves most about working with teams and individuals is the opportunity to create meaningful dialogue between individuals. She enjoys facilitating new awareness in individuals and teams that transfers this knowledge into action throughout an organization.
Outside of work Jo loves camping and traveling with her husband and daughter, as well as skiing and running. In the future, Jo plans to race in the Redwoods Marathon in California, travel to Brazil, Turkey, Egypt and hopes to climb Kilimanjaro.
Favorite GPS Coordinates
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Andrew Gustafson - Director of Sales If anyone understands what it means to be a team player, it's Andrew Gustafson, PLAYTIME's Director of Sales. His background in competitive cheerleading performance, coaching and judging makes him a standout for enthusiastically spreading the PlayTime and geoteaming messages. While earning a communications degree from the University of Washington, he promoted team spirit as a member of the nationally ranked UW Cheer Squad. He later stepped up as the Head Coach and Executive Director of the Pacific Storm Competitive Cheer Training Facility and Head Coach of the 2000-2004 Seattle Sonics Stunt Team.
Andrew's background also includes project management, promotions and marketing at several marketing firms including his work as marketing director for local major market radio station.
Andrew credits his teammates at PLAYTIME Inc. for creating a fun, progressive, creative company to work for. "I came here initially to work with John (Chen) because he had such a profound impact on my life, but I have really enjoyed working with our core staff of facilitators and course designers, and with our clients. The responses we get back from our clients after the events are so rewarding. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of each team's growth."Favorite GPS Coordinates
Andrew
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Stephen LaDyne-Creator of Amazing Experiences As an Account Executive and Facilitator, Stephen LaDyne is inspired to Create Amazing Experiences for his clients. He has been working with group development and experiential training for over 10 years. The proverb 'I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand' reflects his deep conviction in the power of experiential learning.
"I am continually amazed at how participants each bring out their unique talents and leverage their strengths as a team through these activities. It's different with every group and getting to play a role in that process is my true career reward!"
Stephen holds a Masters in Education from Antioch University, a Bachelors from UC Berkeley and has attended professional trainings in Consulting. He brings a wealth of skill to facilitate groups and enjoys working with sponsors to create customized, impactful programs.
Stephen also loves to be outside. Adventures include Yosemite, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Japan, Italy, Mexico, and Costa Rica. His life's goals include learning to play the cello, living in Italy and Japan, and biking across the USA with his family. As a new father, he enjoys playing guitar and singing duets with his talented wife and beautiful baby girl.
Favorite GPS Coordinates
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Charlie Hughes - Director of Organized Chaos Charlie Hughes is our Director of Organized Chaos, also known as our Office Manager. When you say Yes to one of our programs, Charlie is there to make you have everything that you need. Previously an environmental scientist, Charlie sought to work at a place that was fun! Found through an internet post, with his eye for detail and organizational processes, Charlie is a great addition to the PLAYTIME, Inc. team.Favorite GPS Coordinates
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