Just Escape
Midwest Region
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Meet the Host, Cast, and Crew

Find out all you want to know about crew members from Just Escape.

Valerie Redmond

 Valerie Redmond - Host, Producer, Production Editor, and Writer
Valerie enjoys walks in nature and travel - just about anywhere. She has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and toured Europe. Her travels abroad have taken her to Italy, Switzerland, France, and Germany. Other OUS travels have taken her to Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to being the host, producer, and editor of the show, she is an External Affairs writer and the editor for the Service's regional publication.
Jason Holm

Jason Holm - FWS External Affairs Chief
Jason Holm was a Hawaii resident for 16 years before moving back to his home state of Minnesota. He is an avid hiker and has an extensive public relations career. He has written for everyone from admirals to regional directiors. The Assistant Regional Director of External Affairs for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jason is the executive producer of the show, and on occasion writes some of the segments of the show.
George Lewis

George Lewis - Production Assistant, Videographer, Photographer
An avid hiker, George is intimately connected to the land because he grew up on an Indian reservation. Trained in graphic design and computer technology, George was the chief cartoonist for the Navy for eight plus years. As a Navy officer, he has traveled the world over. George is the production assistant, videographer, and photographer for the show. He also on occasion lends his voice talents to the characters on the show.
Samantha Elayne

Samantha Elayne - Production Assistant, Videographer, Photographer
Samantha Elayne studied music in school, specializing in the clarinet and piano. She developed an interest in photography at a young age. Music to the soul, her photographic artistry caught the attention of the editor of Inside Region 3, who has featured her work on the cover of the publication.
Chuck Traxler

Chuck Traxler - Videographer
Chuck Traxler is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee. He is a writer and communications specialist in the Midwest External Affairs office.
Dennis "Skip" Longen

Dennis "Skip" Longen - Actor
Skip Longen is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee.
Lauretha Randle Lauretha Randle - Actor
Lauretha Randle is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated: November 2, 2009