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Remote Team

ALE is truly an international company with team members working remotely in multiple time zones to support our operation year-round.

A man with a beard and green cap smiles outdoors, wearing a puffy gray jacket with a red lining. Snowy tents hint at an Antarctica adventure, with the blue sky and South Pole camp in the blurred background.
John McKinney

John McKinney

John is ALE's Human Resources Manager, supporting our seasonal and fulltime workers around the globe. He believes a positive employee experience translates into a great experience for our Guests and uses his strong HR background to achieve this outcome. John is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee…
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Steve Jones

Steve Jones

Steve started with ALE as a field guide and then served as Field Operations Manager for 6 years. Working from the UK as the Expeditions Manager, he is the main point of contact for all independent expeditions and also contributes to the operations planning for each Antarctic season.
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair in a ponytail is smiling and wearing a floral-patterned top. Indoors, she stands near a window and wooden planks, sharing stories of her experiences with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.
Rachel Shephard

Rachel Shephard

Rachel has been with ALE since 1992, first working as a field guide and guest liaison in Antarctica, then as Punta Arenas Operations Manager in Chile. She now supports a variety of ALE projects from her home-office in Squamish, Canada. Rachel is a life learner, who is grateful for the…