ABOUT PTD

Learn about our mission and meet our teams.

Leadership Team

Woody is the founder of PTD, as well as the overall project coordinator. With a diverse set of credentials and experiences...

Nathan ‘Woody’ Woodruff

President & Founder
Jason Stouder is well-versed in the bike and skate park industry through his work with both American Ramp Company and the development...

Jason Stouder

Director of Business Development/Build Operations
Brett has over 15 years’ experience at a landscape architecture and land-planning firm in San Francisco, CA. He has completed works on...

Brett Budolfson

Principal Landscape Architect

Build Team

With a strong background in construction management and large-scale development, Christian Falcon excels in project operations, logistics, and efficiency. His expertise ensures seamless execution, from crew coordination to timely material and equipment delivery. Christian’s meticulous planning, site logistics, and ongoing check-ins keep teams operating at peak efficiency.

Christian Falcon

Director of Build Operations

Cooper Smith

Machine Operator

Josh Gordon

Equipment Specialist
Kellie spends her days working outdoors alongside Mrs. Pebbles, finding deep satisfaction in trail building as each line and shape comes together—much like creating a living sculpture.

Kelly Schantz

Machine Operator
Dave Renko is one of the most recognizable faces and names associated with Arkansas trail building. His extensive work as an...

Dave Renko

Trail Foreman
Cedar is a skilled technician with deep expertise in materials and construction methods, ensuring precision and durability in every project. Their meticulous attention to detail upholds the highest standards, delivering long-lasting, high-quality builds.

Cedar Burnette

Machine Operator
Joseph Carroll, a Mckinney, Texas native, has carved out a distinguished career as a BMX trail builder, blending creativity, engineering prowess, and a lifelong passion for cycling. His work emphasizes sustainable building practices, incorporating natural terrain features to minimize environmental impact while maximizing thrill.

Joe Carroll

Manager Of Build Operations
Topp Trails is a minority woman owned company started by Garrick Topp and Kate Hintz in 2015. Garrick...

Topp Trails

A Division of Progressive Trail Design

Design Team

Neil is a licensed landscape architect and construction manager with over 20 years of experience designing and building outdoor environments.

Neil Best

Landscape Architect
Sunny is a designer shaped by a binational upbringing between Arkansas and Bolivia, drawing from the spirit of the Ouachita's, Ozarks and Andes. With a lifelong interest in the interactions between art, design and the outdoors, he takes a multidisciplinary approach rooted in systems thinking and attention to detail.

Sunny Jones

Landscape Designer
Sam is a motion designer and lifelong nature enthusiast passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive outdoor community in Northwest Arkansas.

Samantha Wischmeyer

Motion Designer
Pursuing Industrial Technology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, CJ has amassed extensive AutoCAD experience. With over a decade...

CJ Alleman

CAD Specialist/Designer
Natalie gained a background in Geographic Information Sciences through her time studying at Texas State University. She helps bring the vision...

Natalie Peet

GIS Designer
Erin is a trained graphic designer who is passionate about community building and communication through visual language.

Erin Enmark

Junior Designer

Behind the Scenes Team

Rob plays a key role in telling the PTD story. Social media, website, apparel, community events...

Robin Grunnagle

Marketing Director
Whittney is one of the most important members of the PTD team. Her methodical work ethic stems from many years’ experience as an...

Whittney Faucette

Office Manager
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