Meet The Team
Story Clark
Founder & CEO
Story has used her expertise starting and growing innovative nonprofit organizations to develop her mission-driven SaaS company, TravelStorysGPS. She founded the company with the goal of producing quality geolocational mobile content to enrich travelers' experiences and deepen their connections to place.
Catherine Smith
CFO
Before joining TravelStorysGPS, Catherine was the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Prior to that, she had a distinguished career in the insurance and financial services industry, including various leadership positions at Aetna and ING.
Christie Koriakin
Director of Audio Production
Christie has spent more than a decade shaping the TravelStorysGPS mobile audio-tour production process and establishing the highest-possible standards for tours built in collaboration with clients. She combines an expertise in audio production with a passion for finding inspiring stories. Her previous background includes work in community radio, independent film and print journalism.
David Worth
Software Development Manager
David has been a software engineer and mathematician since 2008. He graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in mathematics and computer science. David has brought more than 20 products to market, from mobile apps to Xbox One games.
Matt Ellison
Lead Software Engineer
Matt is a software engineer from Aurora, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Innovation in Game Design and Development, with a minor in Computer Science.
Jeffrey Waidmann
QA Software Engineer & Webmaster
Jeffrey is our go-to quality assurance guy. He handles testing of all of our new features, squashing bugs, overseeing our customer support, and managing our website. His passions outside of work include game development and cooking.
Liz Prax
Lead Editor
Liz's primary role at TravelStorysGPS is editing narration scripts to produce the best possible audio tour experiences. She began her career in the Discovery Channel's Original Production Unit before becoming an author, book editor, and longtime journalist.
Amy Ross
Production Manager & HR Manager
After teaching mathematics for 15 years at high school and college levels, Amy and her family moved to the Wyoming area for a new adventure. Amy enjoys supporting the TravelStorys team and providing excellent customer service for our clients.
Todd Bachmann
Production Manager
Todd comes from many years of producing audio for public radio, podcasts and a tech-based startup. He loves the immersive opportunity TravelStorys provides for audio storytelling — the marriage of audio and technology to deepen our connection to the physical world.
Catherine Britt
Bookkeeper
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Catherine moved to Jackson, Wyoming, in 2009 to pursue her love for the outdoors and give guided horseback tours in Grand Teton National Park.
Jennifer Herkommer
Marketing Manager
Jennifer, has worked in marketing for over 15 years. Working for TravelStorysGPS fulfills some of Jennifer's joy of traveling. Inspired by the wide variety of stories in our tour library, her dream is to someday visit all of our tour destinations and experience them firsthand.
Eric Stogner
Account Manager
With over a decade of sales experience, a passion for travel, and a love for history and the outdoors, Eric fits right into the TravelStorysGPS team. He spends his free time writing and recording music, homebrewing, and watching sci-fi films.
River Osborn
Executive Assistant
As a former executive director of a nonprofit organization, River contributes vast wisdom and experience to the TravelStorysGPS sales department. She has a deep appreciation for all things natural history and storytelling. Living in Idaho's breathtaking Teton Valley, River balances professional pursuits with a love for travel and adventure.
Charles Stumpf
Account Manager
With extensive sales experience and a passion for driving growth in startups, Charles brings a unique blend of strategy and execution to every opportunity. His expertise spans SaaS sales, enterprise solutions, and HR technology.
Larisa Bowen
Marketing Manager & Writer
Larisa joined TravelStorysGPS in 2025. With 20+ years in marketing and storytelling—including a long tenure at The Nature Conservancy—she brings a passion for connecting people to place through compelling content. She is co-author of the award-winning book A Cowgirl's Conservation Journey.
