Our Crew

16 Crew Members

We are proud to have the best team in the industry. Our award-winning specialists are fun, dynamic and professional individuals who genuinely care about our clients, partners and operations. Get to know us as we get to know you.

Meet the Team

Consider the AdventureSmith Explorations crew your single best resource for small ship cruises and wilderness adventures. Our team has done it all, from traveling to Antarctica—one of our specialists five times—to reaching the North Pole and all 7 continents, you can trust our collective expertise on adventure travel worldwide.

View our crew profiles to read about our careers, and where we’ve been to scout out the latest in small ship cruising and adventure travel.

We are a tight-knit, happy team that thrives on helping our clients. Find our company culture applauded by Outside Magazine, where we were named a Best Place to Work for 2024, among other recent press & awards that celebrate everything from the hard work of our specialists to the trips we're excited to get you on.

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Todd Smith

Founder & President

As Founder and President, Todd puts the "Smith" in AdventureSmith Explorations. He has traveled throughout the world working as a…

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Justin Massoni

Director of Sales & Operations

Before joining AdventureSmith in 2015, Justin spent 20 years living and working in Alaska. He now manages AdventureSmith's relationships with…

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Andrew Browning

Adventure Specialist

Andrew is a Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist and award-winning advisor with two decades of complex travel logistics under…

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Leslie Camacho

Adventure Specialist

Leslie turns mindful conversations into memorable, tailor-made trips. With 15+ years working in travel, including residency in South America, this…

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Arielle Lightcap

Adventure Specialist

Arielle is a calm, steady presence for her traveling clients and a meticulous planner behind the scenes. Recognized as a…

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Taylor Cranney

Adventure Specialist

Taylor thrives on the puzzle of logistics. Taylor's clients benefit from her industry experience since 2008, as a guide, gearhead,…

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Lauren Pilholski

Adventure Specialist

Lauren's 16+ years in the travel industry, including 6 years working on ships, makes her a knowledgeable and inspiring advisor.…

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Kevin Marshall

Adventure Coordinator

Since 2017 Kevin has been making life-changing travel a seamless experience. As Adventure Coordinator, he supports travelers and their Adventure…

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Olivia Williams

Adventure Coordinator

Olivia brings her customer service and administrative support experience to AdventureSmith Explorations as she guides travelers through the preparation process,…