The Team
Built by Adventurers for Adventurers. We love to adventure, we love to play in trees. Nature, and the possibility of having fun in it, is what formed our company. We are passionate about creating the best outdoor adventure constructs in the USA
Mike Fischesser - the dream machine
Mike is the founder and principal designer for Beanstalk Builders. He is a former Program Director for North Carolina Outward Bound School, and former Director of the National Training Institute and National Coordinator for Programs and Safety for Outward Bound USA. From 1989-99, he was founder and owner of Alpine Towers Inc., one of the most accomplished challenge course companies in the world. Renowned for his outdoor leadership skills, Mike is founder and executive director of The American Adventure Service Corps (TAASC). Outward Bound USA awarded Mike the 2015 Kurt Hahn Award, which recognizes outstanding service and leadership
As it relates to safety, Mike was the brainchild and founder of what is now known as the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). In 2005, Mike founded Beanstalk Builders, making the world better through outdoor adventure. Since inception in 2005 Beanstalk Builders has developed and created over 100 substantial builds throughout the United States.
Each Beanstalk creation is intentionally one-of-a-kind—designed for its landscape, its community, and the people who will experience it. Rather than simply building on the land, Beanstalk strives to build with it, creating spaces that feel naturally at home in their surroundings. Every project is designed to spark imagination, invite movement, encourage connection, and awaken that unmistakable feeling of adventure. The result is more than a playground or structure—it’s a place that brings people alive, elevates the space around it, and inspires joy for generations.
Isaac Hoff - Director of Operations
Isaac is the nuts and bolts behind Beanstalk Builders—the numbers guy, problem solver, and architect of efficiency who helps turn big ideas into buildable realities. With decades of experience and more than 40 substantial projects across the country, he brings a sharp eye for engineering, safety, and smart construction to every build. And for Isaac, the more challenging the design, the more fun it is to figure out!
Ashley McNeely - Business Development | Admin manager
Ashley McNeely helps keep Beanstalk Builders growing and running smoothly. As a key part of our administrative and business development team, Ashley brings organization, communication, and genuine care to everything she does—helping connect the dots between our clients, our team, and the incredible projects we bring to life.
Wendy Semande - Business Operations Manager
The behind-the-scenes magic that keeps Beanstalk Builders on track. Wendy keeps the numbers in check, the bills paid, and the business running smoothly. Beyond the finances, she brings an infectious positivity to the team—always ready with a smile, encouragement, and the kind of energy that makes Beanstalk a great place to work.
Greg Rich - Director of Program Services
Greg is the keeper of Beanstalk safety, and quality. From training and developing our team to inspecting completed builds, he makes sure the Beanstalk standard carries through everything we do. With an eye for continuous improvement, Greg turns lessons from the field into smarter training, stronger teams, and safer adventures—helping ensure every Beanstalk creation is built to perform and ready to inspire for years to come.
Samuel Gibbons - Design and Materials Coordinator
Samuel is where big Beanstalk ideas start becoming real! He transforms creative concepts into clear, buildable plans while making sure the right materials are ready to bring them to life. Bridging imagination, design, engineering, and the field, Samuel helps turn our wildest ideas into adventures you can actually climb on.
Alex Garcia - Marketing
The Marketing Guru at Beanstalk Builders, Alex specializes in capturing the heart and soul of every project. From the first idea to the final build, he brings the story to life through photography, video, and creative marketing—showcasing not just what Beanstalk builds, but the imagination, adventure, and connection behind it.
Wilson Mejia - Project Lead
One of our boots-on-the-ground leaders who turns Beanstalk ideas into reality! Our Project Leads guide the crew, build right alongside them, and keep every project moving safely, efficiently, and up to Beanstalk standards. They’re the connection between the magic happening in the field and the team behind the scenes—making sure every wild idea becomes an adventure built to last.
Reza Young - Project Lead
One of our boots-on-the-ground leaders who turns Beanstalk ideas into reality! Our Project Leads guide the crew, build right alongside them, and keep every project moving safely, efficiently, and up to Beanstalk standards. They’re the connection between the magic happening in the field and the team behind the scenes—making sure every wild idea becomes an adventure built to last.