NickName: Head Jumpin' Bean
First Jump: Static Line in 1989
Jumps: 3,000+ total skydives: 700+ on camera, 2,000+ as instructor
License: D17516
Ratings: Instructor/Examiner Rating Course Director (2010), Accelerated Freefall Instructor (1997), Strong Tandem Instructor (2004), USPA & Strong Tandem Examiner (2007), Sigma Tandem Instructor (2011), USPA Coach Examiner (2003), Safety & Training Advisor (2003); PRO rating (1996); FAA Senior Rigger (1995), Master Rigger (2009) and has packed 1,000+ reserves
"Real Job": www.JenSharp.com Web design/computer programmer, working from home while also being a mom and Consultant & Educational Speaker
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Jen Says: "There's your bus!"

NickName: Jermy
First Jump: Tandem at Skydive Kansas April 2005
Jumps: 2,000+
License: D28980
Ratings: Accelerated Freefall Instructor, Strong Tandem Instructor, USPA Coach, Coach Evaluator, Freefall Photographer, PRO rated for Demo
"Real Job": Coach for the University of Kansas Crew Team
About Jeremy: What an amazing, prolific, accomplished yet approachable skydiver! Jeremy is the State Record Holder for most jumps in one day in June 2007, 53 jumps for Drop Abuse, raising over $3,000 for the Kansas Coalition against Domestic Violence! Then in August 2010, he broke his own record making 101 jumps: Cancer101 raising over $4,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Research. It's a good thing Pink is his favorite color!

Jeremy Says: "Just kidding... or am I?"

NickName: Bill
First Jump:  August of 1986 under a T10 with a belly reserve
Jumps: 2,100+ total skydives: 1,200+ as instructor
License: D23527
Ratings: Safety & Training Advisor, FAA Senior Rigger, USPA & Strong Tandem Instructor, Freefall Photography, USPA Coach, Coach Evaluator, Private Pilot, PRO rated for Demo
"Real Job": Machinist in Topeka
About Bill: He is a reserved, knowledgeable, helpful and respected member of our team!
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Bill Says: "It'll be alright..."

NickName: Charlie
First Jump:  static line in 1984
Jumps: 2,500+ total skydives: 1,100+ as instructor
License: D11556
Ratings: Strong Tandem Instructor, USPA Coach, Coach Evaluator, PRO rated for Demo, POPS 5367, Freak Brothers 2667, 4 stack 3375, night 4 stack 617, CCS 815, CCR 1509
"Real Job":  Printer/Pressman
About Charlie: Charlie has seen and experienced a lot in his skydiving career that spans over a quarter of a century! If you want a historical account and hear some good stories, sit down with him and just listen!

Charlie Says: "Make a SKYDIVE and you will LOVE it! A sport that you will never get tired of and always a new challenge. You'll start jumping for the thrill and stay because of the people."

NickName: Tall Doug
First Jump: Static Line in 1992 in Garnett at Midwest Sky Sports
Jumps: 2,500+
License: D19003 (Master)
Ratings: Strong Tandem Instructor (retired), USPA Coach, Freefall Photographer, Packer
"Real Job": IT Systems Analyst / Programmer
About Doug: He flies like butter! (smooooooth) One of the most knowledgeable, skillful, yet approachable skydivers ever!
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Doug Says: "For want of a nail, the Kingdom was lost."

NickName: Skye Ryder
First Jump: Static Line in 1981 in Yoder, KS
Second Jump: Tandem in 2004
Jumps: 1,100+
License: D29519 (Master)
Ratings: Strong Tandem Instructor, USPA Coach
"Real Job": Chiropractor
About Troy: His an accomplished Thespian. He has even been known to dress in drag for charity events!
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Troy Says: "It's a gift, I don't try to explain it."

NickName: Em
First Jump: Tandem at ACDZ, July 2006
Jumps: 600+
License: D31258 (Master)
Ratings: USPA & Sigma Tandem Instructor, Strong Tandem Instructor, USPA Coach, Freefall Photographer, Packer
"Real Job": architectural engineer
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About Emily: She is a powerhouse, don't let her giggly friendliness fool you! In her college days at KU, she was a highly decorated in throwing the Javelin and holds the University all time record for Shot Put. She runs or bikes several miles everyday.

Emily Says: "Is that a Quote?"

NickName: Mr. Royal
First Jump: Tandem at Skydive Kansas June 2007
Jumps: 330+
License: C38805
Ratings: USPA Coach, Freefall Photographer, Packer
"Real Job": Music Teacher
About Matt: With his educational background, he makes a SWEET coach! We actually really keep him around because we all love his mellow dog Abby.
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Matt Says: "Don't forget to close the door on your way out!"

NickName: Captain
First Jump:  Static Line in 1990
Jumps: around 400, no one really knows, not even Ron
Hours: 1,500 flight hours
License: D14335
Ratings: Commercial single engine land
"Real Job": Retired Captain in the Fire Department
About Ron: Ron is one of the most laid back people you could meet, but still approaches flying with the true mark of a master: constant improvement and attention to detail!

Ron Says: "It's jumpable!"

NickName: Jen's Chris
Hours: 1,300+
Ratings: Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, CFI
Endorsements: High performance
"Real Job": Server Team Manager for Westar Energy
About Chris: Always laughing, always smiling, Chris handles anything that comes his way with ease. In addition to his real job and flying for us and loving his family, he also finds time to do flight instruction for the Topeka Air Scouts.

Chris Says: "Are you comfortable?!"

Chris was the pilot for BOTH records set for most jumps in one day, flying all 53 loads in 2007 for Drop Abuse and all 101 loads for Cancer101.us in 2010!

NickName: "Crappa" (That's how his grandson calls him Grandpa!)
Hours: 8,000+
Ratings: Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII
Endorsements: High performance
"Real Job": Retired County Sheriff, now flying pipeline, powerline and even scarier: flight instruction!
About Kermit: Have a conversation with Kermit about anything: weather, flying, people... and you'll feel smarter just listening to him!

Kermit Says: "Sure I'll fill in for a month or two for ya..." (several years ago now)

NickName:
Hours: 10,000+
Ratings: ATP, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII
Endorsements: High performance
"Real Job": Corporate Pilot
About Jim: His attention to detail and precision make him not only safe but efficient!

Jim Says: Well, he doesn't say alot but he does smile and laugh alot!

NickName: Dr. Larry Pinkston, FG
First Jump: Tandem at Skydive Kansas June 14, 2003
Jumps: 500+
License: D30586 (Master)
Ratings: USPA Coach
"Real Job": Cowboy (yes that's for real!)
About Larry: You never know if Larry is telling you a joke or a true story. On the ground, he is a shameless practical joker, closet stand up comedian. In the air, he is a fantastic, attentive coach who is serious enough to provide great perspective and not serious enough to provide a fun time!

Larry Says: " "

NickName: Bill with a haircut (dubbed by Janelle who mistook him for his brother at a distance)
First Jump:  static line 1986 at Green County Sport Parachute under a T10
Jumps: 500+
License: C37488
Job: USPA Coach
"Real Job": IT
About Frank: He has a very unique perspective on this sport. He started skydiving in an era very differently from our current culture, so he has the historical perspective of someone with many years' experience. Although he didn't remain current for all of those years, he never lost touch with the sport. Now that he is current and skydiving alot, his biggest asset is as an approachable peer mentor.

Frank Says: "I love the serenity of it all, from 10,000 feet, life's problems look pretty small."

NickName: Bill Booth2
First Jump:
Jumps: 200+
License: B (Intermediate)
Job: USPA Coach, Packer
"Real Job": People Industry
About Mat: He is pensive, a deep philosopher and a joy to converse with. Just don't bring up the Federal Reserve!

Mat Says: " "

NickName: Doc
First Jump:  July 2008 Tandem at Skydive Kansas
Jumps: 170+
License: B-
Job: FAA Senior Rigger, Packer
"Real Job": Retired Math Teacher
About Rod: His mathematical approach lends itself perfectly as a Rigger! Meticulousness...

Rod Says: "."

NickName: Nate
First Jump: Tandem at Skydive Kansas, when he turns 18
Jumps: 0 yet...
Job: Packer
Pack Jobs: 2,000+
"Real Job": Student in high school
About Nate: He packs tandems without stopping, eats dinner, then packs some more...

Nate Says: " "

NickName: Brandon
First Jump: Tandem at Skydive Kansas, June 2007
Jumps: 1 (I think we scared him off)
Ratings: A&P airplane mechanic
About Brandon: Okay, Brandon isn't really STAFF. He actually works for Coffey County Airport, but what he does for us is so essential to our business and his philosophy about precision and safety aligns with ours... we think of him as part of us!

Brandon Says:

NickName: The Fridge
First Jump: Maybe out of the back of a Skyvan in Arizona when it dies
Job: Okay, the Refrigerator is not really staff either,  but she does work hard and earns the respect of all who visit.  She currently holds bottled water and candy bars, while on the outside shows off bumper stickers from all over the U.S. and the world!

The Fridge Says: "Gimme more stickers!"

NickName: Golf Cart
First Jump: Maybe out of the back of a Skyvan in Arizona when it dies
Hobby: Collecting Stickers
Job: Okay, the Golf Cart is not really staff, but it's a great asset...  There is no excuse for landing safe, not close!

Golf Cart Says: "RRRRRRRRRRRR!"

NickName: Jelly Belly
First Jump: Tandem in Mom's belly at T minus 9 months,
Jumps: 12 jumps, all before she was born in December of 1998.
Job: Manifester, Bicyclist golf cart racer
"About me ": At age 7 months, Janelle took the toggles of a mock canopy as if she already knew what to do.

By age 2, Janelle could arch, track, "throw out" her P.C. and more importantly can run full speed across the hangar without stepping on a single line. 

At age 5, she was telling everyone "Jumpers AWAY!" over the PA! At age 7, Janelle was busy helping pack by cocking sliders and pilot chutes and setting brakes on canopies. At age 8, she drove the golf cart to pick up skydivers with her friend Alexis (and an adult), or they prefer to race the cart with their bikes.  At age 9, she began manifesting in part by typing jumpers' names into the computer in between playing Webkinz games online. Now at 13, she IS Manifest, doing it all... in between getting on Facebook.

NickName: Flying Monkey
First Jump: Tandem in Mom's belly at T minus 9 months,
Jumps: 48 jumps, all before he was born in February of 2002.
Job: Annoy Sister and/or Mom, drive the golf cart
"About me ": Janelle my big sis likes to take care of me...

But as we get older, I tell her what to do!

At age 3, I had a brief stint as a Movie Star: Elton John. But I'm focusing on other pursuits now.

At age 5, I was the entertainment for all families waiting for their load, usually making them play ping pong or card games with me while I told jokes that no one understood. Now at age 9, I am the golf cart driver and get paid in fake dollars so mom can buy me Bey Blades at the toy store!