Experiential Systems Taps Andrew Brash as Training Director

Experiential Systems Incorporated (ESI) announced that it is hiring Andrew Brash as the new Training Director. Brash previously served as a manager and inspector/trainer for Inner Quest, Inc. and Vestals Gap Ventures in Purcellville, Virginia.

Brash has been working in the challenge course industry for over fifteen years prior to joining ESI. In his previous position, Brash performed inspections, trainings, and course maintenance. He also developed training curricula, operation manuals, and risk management procedures.

“Andy’s training background and his risk management knowledge provide the perfect blend of experience to lead our growing team of training professionals,” said Melanie Wills, Chief Operating Officer of ESI.

As the Training Director, Brash will be responsible for overseeing a team of more than 20 trainers who do work in 42 states. ESI provides trainings for ropes courses, climbing walls, zip lines, and aerial adventure parks.

Brash has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation Management from the University of Maryland and he is an active member of the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). He holds multiple credentials from ACCT including Qualified Operational Reviewer, certified Professional Inspector, and certified Course Manager. Brash currently serves as the Chair of the ACCT Membership Work Group, and as the Vice Chair of the ACCT Operation Accreditation Panel.

“This is going to be an exciting new chapter for me,” said Brash, “I have always been impressed with ESI and their work. I’m thrilled to be joining this highly talented team of industry professionals.”

ESI is a full-service challenge course provider that has been building ropes challenge courses, zip lines and climbing structures; providing staff and operational trainings; annual technical inspections; and industry consultation for over 35 years. ESI trains instructors and facilitators to lead cooperative activities, low initiative elements, high ropes courses (indoor and outdoor), and climbing walls and towers. ESI was formally incorporated in 1995 and is licensed and fully insured for all services offered. ESI is a peer reviewed and Accredited Professional Vendor Member (PVM) of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). ESI conducts services to meet or exceed the written standards of one or a combination of the following organizations: ACCT, American Society for Testing and Materials – International (ASTM), The Association for Experiential Education (AEE), The American Camp Association (ACA), and the Climbing Wall Association (CWA).

Experiential Systems is headquartered in Thornton, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. For more information, call 877-206-8967or visit www.experientialsystems.com .