Expedition Team Members
Team Members handle logistics, answer your questions and stand watch for wildlife. They may pilot Zodiacs and participate in educational presentations. They are 100% dedicated to the success of your expedition adventure, and will become like family by the time you leave!
 Aaron HalsteadThis New Zealander began his polar career at Scott Base in the Ross Sea sector of Antarctica in 2002. He … |
 Alex PrestonAlex is from Toronto, Canada; about as far away from any of Canada’s oceans as physically possible. … |
 Annie Inglis"Polar ecology is not only part of my work, but it is my passion," says Operation Guide, Annie … |
 Carol Francis, HistorianCarol has studied the Polar Regions since 1980 when she joined Roald Amundsen Lodge 6-48, Sons of Norway, … |
 Christine HawesChristine is from idyllic Galiano Island, tucked away in the Southern Gulf Islands of BC Canada. She grew … |
 Dan Olsen - Kayak GuideAfter years as a mountain and kayak guide and Boat Captain in Alaska and Washington, Antarctica feels … |
 David RiordanDave is a Logistics Manager with good engine mechanic skills. He keeps the Zodiacs in working order and … |
 Diane ErcegDiane’s interest in Antarctica was sparked in 2001 when her university tutor suggested she take a look … |
 James John ZakreskiJim has been a certified boat handler for 16 years. He truly loves to explore and experience wildlife on … |
 John RodstedThis Australian began working in Antarctica in 2003, and the Arctic a year later. His first job was as a … |
 John SutaJohn, also known as Flipper, joined Quark in 2006. His first job was Expedition Coordinator. As Logistics … |
 Kevin SampsonKevin spends much of his time on the water, in one form or another. Living on Grand Manan Island, … |
 Lupe AguirreLupe Aguirre is the Polar Boutique Manager on Quark's new ship, the OCEAN DIAMOND. She originates from … |
 Mikolaj GolachowskiMikolaj - pronounced Mik-oh-lie - believes that every day spent traveling is a day not wasted. In addition … |
 Milton SamsTravelers are in safe hands with Milton, when they climb moutains in Antarctica. The Australian is an … |
 Nicola HewsonNicola does not only have a long track record of working as a certified Bear Viewing Guide, Zodiac Driver … |
 Nigel MiliusNigel has been working in the Polar Regions for over 20 years in a variety of capacities, and as an … |
 Norm LascaDr. Norman P. Lasca is Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He … |
 Robert HeadlandBob Headland is a Senior Associate of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge. … |
 Santiago de la VegaMSc in Biology, 1986, University of Mar del Plata, Argentina. He has have lived more than 28 … |
 Shelli OgilvyShelli Ogilvy was born and raised in Alaska. She grew up in a rural town separated from the road system, … |
 Solan JensenBorn and raised in coastal Alaska, Solan works as a kayak ranger and guide, a boat builder, and volunteers … |
 Valerie LubrickVal has a passion for people, from youngsters to wiser adults. At a young age, Val fell in love with the … |
 Vladimir SeliverstovVladimir was raised in a small Russian village just outside of Moscow. He graduated from seaman’s … |
 Wolfgang BlumelThis German joined Quark's Expedition Team as a geologist and translator in 2005. Wolfgang went to the … |
