The Production Team

JOE STONE – On August 13, 2010 Joe crashed while speed flying—a form of high performance paragliding—in Missoula, MT, causing numerous life-threatening injuries including a broken neck which rendered him an incomplete C7 quadriplegic.

Against the odds, Joe set his sights on becoming the first known  wheelchair-using quadriplegics to complete a full IRONMAN Triathlon as a way to inspire others to push their boundaries and live life fully with whatever physical and mental abilities one possesses.

Joe continuously inspires many people, disabled and able-bodied, through his public speaking, engaging award-winning videos, volunteering, and one-on-one peer mentoring of others who have experienced similar injuries.

Joe Stone seeks to raise the bar of what is possible, and push through the boundaries of perceived limitations to open the doors of possibilities for all others. Joe, Amy and Kevin have started The Joe Stone Foundation with the mission of promoting adapted outdoor recreation for all people with disabilities as a way to promote a healthy lifestyle and enjoy a higher quality of life.

AMY ROSENDAHL – Amy is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She loves to hike, bike, run, camp, and is usually up for any kind of physical activity or sport.

“I love living in Montana because Joe and I have always said it’s like living in an adult playground. There are endless opportunities to explore in the mountains. An Ironman’s Journey is the journey that Joe and I have been on since his accident on August 13, 2010. I have always loved helping Joe achieve his goals in life, which in turn, through these experiences, helps me reach mine, and this is the biggest yet for both of us. I can’t wait to see what happens in Florida! Thanks for joining the journey with us!”

MARK ANDERSON – Mark is widely known as a premiere multimedia producer, photojournalist/cinematographer and marketing communications professional. At heart he is a visual storyteller and has traveled the world to produce compelling stories. He has shot and field-produced for major network programs including Dateline NBC, the Today Show, among others.

He is a 20-plus Emmy award winner and former National Press Photographers Association National Photographer of the Year when he worked at KARE TV in Minneapolis, MN. He is a two–time winner of the National Edward R. Murrow Award and a six-time Gold Medal winner at the New York International Film Festival. One of Mark’s Gold Medals was voted “Best in Show” internationally for his documentary produced in Guatemala.

Mark understands first-hand how to put a convincing and effective story together, manage a successful team, and provide foresight and vision to maintain positive momentum in the work environment.

MARK FISHER – Founder of Fisher Creative, director, cinematographer and still photographer. He is an internationally recognized visual artist with an extensive commercial and editorial client list, and he has received numerous awards for his work.

Well traveled, he has spent significant time internationally and lived in the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Germany and beyond.  Through these diverse experiences and the influence of key mentors, Mark has developed a passion for capturing the human emotion in an array of natural environments.

Mark has also worked extensively within the action-sports world.

ANGELINA SERENO – Creative Director & Entrepreneur turned Cinematographer, Angelina has a passion for telling inspiring stories through engaging visuals and well crafted narratives.

“It’s through the right combination of  visuals, sound and story that we’re able to make such an incredible impact with film. By considering the whole story, we can find the heart within it and through our creativity, we can pass that feeling along. That’s what motivates me the most about film; the ability to inspire, motivate action and create change… what a powerful medium!

It has always been my passion to share stories of human greatness and after years of navigating the corporate world, I’m finally aligned with that purpose. 

I recently returned from a lengthy trip around the world with a renewed perspective and understanding of humanity and am more excited than ever to be working on projects that make a difference.”

ERIC DAFT – Editor, cinematographer and partner at Fisher Creative. Eric’s involvement in both field production as well as at the editing table allows him to have the crucial and unique capability of understanding and translating the athletes’ experience to the final production. An athlete himself, he transitioned to working behind the lens full-time and brings over a decade of filmmaking experience to this project. Eric has produced motion pieces for numerous commercial clients and has previously worked as a cinematographer for Teton Gravity Research and award-winning projects like ‘Freedom Riders.’

ERIC BELKER – Eric is an accomplished IRONMAN Triathlete who met Joe through a mutual friend.  When Eric found out that Joe was interested in training for an IRONMAN himself, Eric knew that he wanted to volunteer his time and expertise to help Joe.  There is no doubt that without Eric’s dedication, skills and motivation, Joe would not be where he is today with his training. 

LAUREN KRUSE – Lauren is a communicator and a connector.  Having worked with social media from its beginning, she is passionate about using new media to communicate brand content, message and identity through meaningful and innovative work.  

Immediately drawn to this project, Lauren was moved to help advocate for Joe and anyone else facing physical challenges or other personal barriers.  Lauren has a great admiration for everyone involved in Joe’s story and hopes to spread positivity and awareness with our digital audience!  

She is also a huge advocate for fitness and loves the outdoors..

LUCIE LYON – Lucie is a Media Studies major at the University of Virginia. Whether she’s writing for WUVA Online News, performing on stage as a member of the 10-person improvisational troupe the Whethermen, acting with Shakespeare on the Lawn, or producing and promoting movies and documentaries, she has a passion for the entertainment field.

“I love how television and film have the power to shape lives, our culture, and our laws by informing, inspiring, or entertaining an audience.” 

KORBY LENKER – A skilled multi-instrumentalist award-winning songwriter, Korby has performed internationally and has shared the stage with such legends as Willie Nelson and Ray Lamontagne, as well as Nickel Creek, Tristan Prettyman, Susan Tedeschi, and many others. He was dubbed “Who’s Next” in Music and Musicians Magazine (June 2014) and has had songs features on SIriusXM The Coffeehouse and ABC television.

Korby was a winner both at Kerrville’s prestigious New Folk competition and Merlefest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Competition, and a Finalist at Telluride Troubadour, New Song, and the International Songwriting Competition. Born and raised in Idaho, Korby now calls Nashville, Tennessee home. He maintains a heavy tour schedule and is a prolific writer of both songs and short stories – his first book of stories, Medium Hero, will appear on Turner Publishing in December 2015. It’s Raining, So What is his second film score.  Visit Korby’s website.

HENRY DOG – Joe and Amy found Henry, an adorable Chocolate Lab/Pitbull mix, at Wags and Whiskers Animal Rescue . They did a lot of research and found that Henry’s special characteristics made him a very loyal, trainable and strong dog. Henry is currently being trained as an assistance dog for Joe so that he can help Joe if he ever gets into a tough situation and needs help. Some of Henry’s favorite things are swimming, playing ball, hiking and he LOVES other dogs and kids!