Our People
Our facilitators are corporate trainers, educators and professionals in their respective fields. They are upbeat, articulate, have great people skills and know how to have fun.
The company's directors, management and facilitators bring together the skills associated with formal qualifications in health sciences and years of experience in adventure training and corporate team building. These are combined with high levels of management skills, including human resource management - in a multi-national corporate environment.
Meet The Staff

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Travis Ireland -
Managing Director
Holds a Degree in Human Movement (Health & Fitness) as well as recreational and outdoor qualifications. He is an experienced facilitator with many years of accumulated experience working with conference planners and corporate leaders to develop team building programs that suit the specific wants and needs of a wide range of companies. Travis is a natural communicator with a personality to match any activity. |

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Dwain Richardson -
Director
Holds a B.App.Science in Human Movement. Dwain brings to Corporate Challenge 10 years of experience designing and delivering corporate health and fitness programs within the workplace. His leadership qualities coupled with a strong natural enthusiasm make him a positive force in any team building program. |

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Michael Cromie -
State Manager Victoria
After completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) Michael worked in the Health and Fitness Industry for 5 years before starting with Corporate Challenge in 2006. With an enthusiasm for helping companies create the teambuilding experience they want, Michael’s confident and friendly approach will ensure your team will have a teambuilding experience to remember. |

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Rachael O'Connor -
Program Co-ordinator Victoria
Rachael holds a diploma of Event Management and this coupled with a natural skill for organisation means that every last detail of your event will be covered ensuring your program is relaxing and enjoyable to the end. |
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Adrian Quig -
NSW State Manager
Adrian holds a bachelors degree in Entertainment Business Management and brings 10 years experience in recreational and education based events. Working with some of the world leading Business Intelligence event companies and the Australian Federal Government, Adrian's experience and desire to create fun for all participants will ensure your event is enjoyed, remembered and valued by your team. |

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Helen Ward -
Program Co-ordinator NSW
Helen has completed an advanced diploma in event management and an advanced diploma in product design and development. Her attention and eye for detail make her a real asset when planning your next teambuilding day. |

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Stuart Robertson -
Regional Manager Auckland
Stuart holds a Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science, a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a number of NZ Football Coaching Qualifications, he comes from a background in football having formerly worked as a regional development officer and coach educator. His passion for team development and creating a winning culture within the group, coupled with his strong organizational and communication skills, allow Stuart to facilitate and deliver programs that are specifically tailored to your needs and objectives. |

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Jason Theaker -
Health and Wellness Manager
Jason’s background originally was based around sales and marketing with 10 years experience with large multi-nationals such as Cadbury Schweppes and Simplot. With numerous selected sales training and people management studies undertaken, this is truly a strong point. Jason then diverged into Health and Fitness, studying Exercise Science and Fitness Management and he became a successful Personal Trainer. He developed himself to become fitness adviser for such organisations as Hyatt regency Sanctuary Cove, Dick Johnson racing and lectures to Health Schools Australia. Jason himself was rewarded with a chance to represent Australia in the Triathlon world championships in 2004. Jason is very much a people’s person and can bring a strong, uplifting, friendly approach to our programs |

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Darren Brady -
State Manager Western Australia
Darren holds a Bachelor Degree in Sports Science. He has been involved with the Health & Fitness industry now for over 8 years and has had extensive experience in creating and running exciting and rewarding programs for individuals and groups. Darren is a natural leader who possesses excellent communication skills. His down to earth nature coupled with his professionalism and enthusiasm makes him a perfect facilitator for your next team building event. |

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Katie Brady -
Program Co-Ordinator Western Australia
Katie holds a Diploma of Public relations which makes her a perfect fit to the Corporate Challenge team. She has an outgoing personality and her past employment experiences in recruitment, presenting and customer service make her a vital ingredient to your next teambuilding program. |

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Craig Calliess -
Program Co-Ordinator
Craig has a number of qualifications including Certificate in Management, Advanced Certificate in Radio Announcing and Certificates III & IV in Personal Training,and comes from a vast working background from retail to banking administration to radio announcing to call centre sales/customer service and now to owning his own Group Outdoor Personal Training business. He loves training and getting the best out of people, the more people involved in that process the better!! Craig will deliver fun, strong teambuilding programs for your organisation. |

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Rebecca Oldfield -
Program Co-Ordinator QLD
Rebecca joined Corporate Challenge in 2004 and made an immediate impact in the Queensland business. Bringing good event management skills after obtaining her "Diploma of Event Management" and her strong personality and people skills she is a real asset to the company. Rebecca handles most of the planning and liaising in preparation for special events, while still showing her skills as an important facilitator. |
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