Our Team
Woody - Owner/Operator
Nathan "Woody" Woodruff is the founder of PTD and the overall project coordinator. With a diverse set of credentials and experiences, including, landscape business owner ( 7years), home renovations contractor, event promoter, world traveler and a masters degree in teaching, Woody has developed the necessary skills to manage projects and communicate to a wide-ranging group. Drawing on a background in freeride mountain biking, Woody specializes in the design of bike parks and progressive trail features. He has put together a very diverse and multi-skilled team that he has worked with for many years on a variety of different projects. His skills lie in the ability to execute the logistics of the project and synchronize all the members to ensure a smooth efficient operation.
Experience
- Master of Arts (U of A 2007)
- Bachelor of Arts (U of A 2003)
- Outdoor Education (N.O.L.S. 1996)
- Business Owner: Woody’s Lawn & Landscape (1999-2007)
- Trail/Bike Park Operator
Dave Renko – Trail Foreman/Event Director
Dave Renko is one of the most recognizable faces and names associated with Arkansas trail building. Extensive work as an advocate, volunteer leader, project organizer, writer and public speaker make him one of our most valued assets. Plus he has probably built more single track by hand than all of us put together. His experience dealing with land management agencies and bureaucracy also set him apart. If you don't know him by his trail work you might recognize him as the sax player for Arkansas' "favorite sons", the Cate Brothers.
Experience
- Owner: Sweet Trails
- Founder of Ozark Off Road Cyclists.
- Arkansas State IMBA representative 1998 – 2000 www.imba.com
- Director of Arkansas State Mountain Bike Championship Series. 1998 -2003 www.ambcs.com
- Director of Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival,11 years running. This is one of the largest mountain bike festivals in the central US. www.fattirefestival.com.
- Trails Coordinator for the City of Eureka Springs 2000-2003
- Member of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission and Chair of the Trails Committee
Chris Crone - Head Operator
As a third generation homesteader, Chris’s skills are undeniable. He is probably the most diversely talented individual the team boasts when it comes to construction. Equally at home on machines, doing carpentry or landscaping, his attention to detail ensures our projects have the finishing touches that define "classy". When he and Dave put their heads together on a project, (both Virgo's with the same birthday), the chips fly and the job gets done...fast and right. A great all around guy to be around he projects a real human touch in his work.
Experience
- Owner: Christopher John’s Building and Home Repair (2001-present)
- Master Carpenter
- Trail/Bike Park Operator
John Bryan - Master Carpenter/Trailbuilder
John is a framer by trade and has over 12 years of volunteer trail building experience throughout the state of Arkansas. John is our go to guy on the ground who provides the trail with the finishing touch. He also fills the role as our head carpenter in the design and construction of all wooden bridges & technical trail features.
Experience
- Owner: Bryan's Construction
- Master Carpenter
- Trail/Bike Park Operator
Don West - Mapping Specialist/Bike Tour Guide
Don West acts as PTD's ambassador and tour guide of many of the trails we have been instrumental in building throughout the state of Arkansas. Don is a very avid rider and probably one of the most knowledgeable mountain bike trail cartographers in the state of Arkansas. Don wrote and published many guides and maps, including, "Mountain Biking Northern Arkansas" and "Devil’s Den Multi-Use Trail Map." He has recently began a private tour guiding service, Chainring Adventures, throughout the state of Arkansas. For the ultimate AR trails experience contact Don at chainringadventure@att.net
Experience
- Owner-Chainring Adventures
- Owner-Butterfield Publishing.com
- B.S. Environmental Science (U of A 2001)
- IMBA Trail Building School
- IMBA Advanced Trail Building School
- IMBA State Representative
Josh Wheeler - Master Ramp Builder
Josh was a custom log home builder for the last 10 years. Fortunately for us, the economy turned. We now have a overqualified carpenter and craftsmen on the team. Josh has been an avid mountain biker and trailbuilder for the last 10 years. He began riding BMX and skating at an early age and even in his thirties his skills have not diminished. His passion for alternative sports led to a passion for building new and innovative features to ride on. He has been instrumental in the design and construction of 2 different skate parks in the City of Eureka Springs, AR. Josh will prove to be a crucial member of the team as the demand for both indoor and outdoor bike parks grow.
Experience
- Co-Owner - Fowler Custom Log Homes; full turn-key production.
- Master Carpenter
- Ramp builder, 1/2 pipes, 1/4 pipes, wallrides, ladder bridges, etc…
Ross McMaster - Pro Rider/Slopestyle Course Designer
In 2003 we went on our annual MTB trip to Whistler, BC… Ross never left. Three years later he competed in the biggest freestyle MTB competition in the world (Crankworx, Whistler). He placed 12th, earning him recognition on a worldwide level and full sponsorship. Ross is an Arkansas native and was a pro trials rider back in the late 90's (competed in the Worlds in 2000 & 2001). Ross fills the role as our competitive course designer or freeride course designer. This is the guy we fly in for the big jobs. He is on the cutting edge of the freestyle MTB scene and has extensive experience in progressive trail building from his 4 years living and working in British Columbia.
Experience
- Sponsored by Giant bikes, Adidas, & Mavic
- 2-time Kokanee Crankworx competitor
- 2- time Bearclaw Invitational Competitor.
- Drop--In Rider; Season 5 www.rip.tv/rossmcmaster
- Teva Mountain Games (Vail, CO June 2007); assisted team pro rider Jeff Lenosky in the design of the speed trials course.
- "CKD 2" & "Living Dirty" bike videos; designed & built stunts for both videos.
Jeff Sadler - Shaper/BMX Rider
Jeff "the axe" Sadler is one of the most incredible riders on our team and a truly innovative trail builder. He lives the nomadic life of a true BMX rider--traveling the country riding and competing in every competition he can. He has worked with PTD off and on since the beginning and is our most valuable asset when it comes to the fine-tune shaping of all dirt features (i.e. DJ parks, DH trails, pumptracks, etc). Check out one of his promo video's showcasing his unique riding style at the Autumn Ramp Park in his hometown of Joplin, MO.
Experience
- Missouri State Champion Wrestler
- Machinist/Welder
- Rider
Tab Bailey - Trailbuilder/Shaper
Tab "the human backhoe" Bailey is another guy who has been with us since the beginning. Combined with Jeff, they are a force to be reckoned with; sometimes we wonder why we even use machines. Tab was one of the local kids who helped us build Slaughter Pen Freeride Park back in 2007. This marked the beginning of a his ever-growing passion for mountain biking and trail building. Over the last 3 years, Tab's riding and building skills have progressed exponentially. When he is not talking smack, he is on the trail hard at work. He is always eager to share ideas and build unique trail features. Tab is currently a pre law student at the UofA and is training to one day become PTD's lawyer.
Experience
- Pre Law University of Arkansas (2008-present)
- Rider
Lee Stewart - Landscape Architect/CAD Tech
Lee is the newest addition to our design team. He has been a project designer with a local multi-disciplinary firm of Landscape Architects and Engineers for the past four years. During which, he has had a key role in the design, development, and creation of a unique identity for many of their diverse projects. With a Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arkansas, and a critical eye for detail, Lee holds a wide philosophy base for design that is evident in his work. Lee will prove to be one of our most valuable resources with respect to the development of bike parks and progressive trail features.
Experience
- Appian Centre for Design, Fayetteville, AR (2005-2009)
- Ozark Civil Engineering, Bentonville, AR (2004-2005)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (U of A 2004)
Randy Burton - 3D Visualization Specialist
Randy comprises the sleek half of our creative graphics design team. He works for Parsons Brinckerhoff, a large engineering firm, in Denver, Colorado and is currently working on the 3D design for the new Bay Bridge in San Francisco. Through the use of advanced computer graphics software, including 3D Studio Max, he produces realistic stylized renderings and animations for various clients in the architectural and engineering community. Randy is the guy who can bring our conceptual designs to life for the purpose realistic simulation and marketing. Along with Lee, Randy comprises the technical side of the PTD design team and will prove to be one of our most valuable resources as we continue to grow and expand into new markets.
Experience
- Parsons Brinckerhoff, Denver, CO
- BA, Media Arts and Animation, The Art Institute of Colorado
- BA, Studio Art, University of Arkansas
Kelly Woodruff - Marketing Manager
Kelly is without a doubt the most important member of the PTD Team and arguably the best looking. Without her encouragement, support, and sacrifices in growing this business, it would not exist. She has aided in many of the tough business decisions since the beginning. She has always supported Woody in all his life endeavors and has earned a place on the team as our marketing manager. She has developed a very methodical work ethic from her many years of experience as an office manager in both the advertising and medical industries. Now she is a dedicated mother and homemaker. With some extra time on her hands, she is eager to jump on the PTD train and aid in the growth and development of the business.
Experience
- Office Manager-Family Dentistry (2001-2008)
- Office Manager-Cumulus Broadcasting (1998-2001)
