OUR TEAM
In addition to the team listed below,
we also employ 50 amazing people through our portfolio companies.
we also employ 50 amazing people through our portfolio companies.
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KEITH EDWARDSCo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer & Chief Marketing OfficerKeith is always the funniest guy in the room. The intuition, cultural awareness, and charm that make him a great comedian also make him a great leader. His wit is the backbone of our creative energy. Keith has dual degrees in Communication and Sociology from the University of Memphis.
Keith oversees all operational and marketing functions for Puzzol Creative's portfolio companies. He is Co-Owner and a part of Lead Team, Writing Team and is the Head of the Game Design Team and Marketing Team. He is also available for consulting. Myers-Briggs Type: ESFP ("Entertainer") Enneagram: 7 Creative Projects Worked On: Mayflower, What's In the Box, Parallax, Carnival Asylum, Mayflower II, Memphis, Atlas 8, Shadow Manor, Parallax +, Lost Pyramid, Locker Room, Magician's Code, Jesters Revenge, HEROES, City Escape Game, Miss10n Everest, Miss10n Unmasked, Naughty or Nice, Shipwreck Cove, Pirates Mark, Wonderland, The Gambler, Buried, 12 Print and Plays, Mayflower SAGA, Holiday Lights, Naughty or Nice, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, Miss10n Mayflower, The Jurassic Project, Sweet Lou’s Great Candy Caper, Amuse The Adventure Museum, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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MALLORY LYNCHCo-Founder & Chief People Officer, Project There isn't a conversation Mallory doesn't know how to handle. Whether addressing a difficult customer issue, encouraging staff members, or working through an important negotiation, she always makes human interaction seem like an art form. She holds a BSBA with Marketing concentration from Union University, an MBA from University of Memphis and is a Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM- SCP).
Mallory oversees all HR and Admin functions for Puzzol Creative's portfolio companies, is a Co-Owner, on Lead Team, is Head of Project Management, consults, and is on the Writing Team. Myers-Briggs Type: ESFJ ("Consul") Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: Mayflower, What's In the Box, Parallax, Carnival Asylum, Mayflower II, Memphis, Atlas 8, Shadow Manor, Parallax +, Lost Pyramid, Locker Room, Magician's Code, Jesters Revenge, HEROES, City Escape Game, Naughty or Nice, Shipwreck Cove, Pirates Mark, Wonderland,12 Print and Plays, Holiday Lights, Naughty or Nice, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, The Jurassic Project, Sweet Lou’s Great Candy Caper, Lost Souls, Amuse The Adventure Museum, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence, Lady Boss Collective (Female Escape Room Owner Mastermind) |
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STEPHEN LYNCHCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer & Chief Financial OfficerStephen has never met a problem that a spreadsheet or a line of code couldn't fix. He created our propriety technology and wiring systems as well as our show controls systems. His relentless appetite for information and improvement constantly push us to try new things and get better. Stephen is a CFA® charterholder, holds a BSBA Management Concentration from Union University and a Masters in Finance from University of Memphis.
Stephen oversees all financial functions for Puzzol Creative's portfolio companies, consults, is a Co-Owner, our Chief Software Developer, is on Lead Team, and is Head of the Tech Team. He is also a part of the Writing Team, Digital Team, Build Team, and Special Effects Team. Myers Briggs Type: INTJ ("Architect") Enneagram: 5 Creative Projects Worked On: In Room Clock System Development, Mayflower, What's In the Box, Parallax, Carnival Asylum, Mayflower II, Memphis, Atlas 8, Shadow Manor, Parallax +, Lost Pyramid, Locker Room, Magician's Code, Jesters Revenge, HEROES, City Escape Game, Miss10n Everest, Miss10n Unmasked, Naughty or Nice, Shipwreck Cove, Pirates Mark, Wonderland, The Gambler, Buried, 12 Print and Plays, Mayflower SAGA, Holiday Lights, Naughty or Nice, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, Miss10n Mayflower, The Jurassic Project, Amuse The Adventure Museum, AMOS User Interface, Monsters From The Abyss, Project Butterfly, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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HEATHER FJORDTech Team - Game Development ManagerHeather is an avid game player and expert strategist with over 7 years of experience. She is a Ravenclaw, a fencing champion and a brilliant puzzle writer. Her creativity plus drive for perfection help to create excellent experiences as well as a fun training culture that honors excellence. Heather is a certified programmer, has a BA in English and Philosophy, and honors in Creative Writing and English.
Heather serves on Lead Team, our Tech Team and brings games to life with 0s and 1s as a game programmer. She consults and is part of the Writing Team and Software Development Team for our experiences. Myers Briggs Type: ENFJ ("Protagonist") Enneagram: 1 Creative Projects Worked On: HEROES, City Escape Game, Miss10n Everest, Miss10n Unmasked, Naughty or Nice, Shipwreck Cove, Pirates Mark, Wonderland, The Gambler, Buried, 12 Print and Plays, Mayflower SAGA, Holiday Lights, Naughty or Nice, UTHSC SAGA, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, 90s Nostalgia, Sasquatch, Miss10n Mayflower, The Jurassic Project, Sweet Lou’s Great Candy Caper, Lost Souls, Amuse The Adventure Museum, Project Butterfly, Clueby Creation, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Jingle Cell Rock, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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BRIANNA WALSHTech Team - Low Voltage ManagerBrianna is the perfect embodiment of the phrase "where there is a will, there is a way". She excels at seeing things from start to finish, utilizing her low voltage expertise and eye for detail, to push our team to constantly create fresh wow moments for customers. She holds a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Anthropology from Christian Brothers University and is in progress to become a Tennessee Limited License Electrician. She joined us in 2018 and has been a key player in our growth.
Brianna is on Lead Team, the Tech Team and oversees all new tech project installations across Puzzol Creative Companies. Brianna consults and is a part of our Writing Team. Myers Briggs Type: ISFJ "Defender" Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: HEROES, City Escape Game, Naughty or Nice, Shipwreck Cove, Pirates Mark, Wonderland, The Gambler, Buried, Holiday Lights, Naughty or Nice, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, 90s Nostalgia, Sasquatch, The Jurassic Project, Amuse The Adventure Museum,Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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ALEXANDER DROWNTech Team - Digital and Special Effects ManagerA true "Jack of all trades," Alexander excels at anything he puts his mind to and enjoys solving unique and complex challenges. He is an award winning videographer who uses his experience in videography, producing, and directing combined with his love of the games to ensure everything behind the scenes comes together to wow our guests. Alexander joined our team in 2020.
Alexander manages digital assets, assists with production tech installs, and upkeeps experiences at all Puzzol Creative portfolio companies. He is on Lead Team, Tech Team, consults and is a part of our Writing Team. Myers Briggs Type: INTJ "Architect" Enneagram: 5 Creative Projects Worked On: Wonderland, Holiday Lights, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, Miss10n Mayflower, The Jurassic Project, Amuse The Adventure Museum, Puzzol Consulting You Tube Channel,Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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MADDY CHAPMANOperations Team - Operations DirectorMaddy is passionate about bringing people together in environments that cater to personal growth and loves to extend that to other companies. Often fueled by her faith and enthusiasm, she combines that passion with her love of games and attention to detail to ensure guests and staff have great experiences at all the companies we serve. Maddy is resourceful and uses grit and creativity to bring props and projects to life.
Maddy joined us in 2019 and all Location Managers report to her. She also manages PuzzolCon, our annual conference for escape room owners, assists with new project installations with tech, systems, and art, consults and is a part of Lead Team and the Writing Team. Myers Briggs Type: INTJ "Architect" Enneagram: 1 Creative Projects Worked On: Naughty or Nice, Shipwreck Cove, Wonderland, Holiday Lights, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, Miss10n Mayflower, The Jurassic Project, Lost Souls, Amuse The Adventure Museum, PuzzolCon24, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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BELLA CHAPMANArt Team - ManagerMost can see Bella's artistic flair in her sense of fashion, or when she is playing bass on stage, but her artistry also is evident in many of our Puzzol Creative experiences. Bella is queen of the details and specializes in color matching, painting techniques, aging props, and scenic realism.
Bella manages all scenic design as the Art Team Manager. She supports production of new experiences for all Puzzol Creative portfolio companies. She joined us in 2020 and has worked on several award winning projects. Meyers Briggs: INFJ "Advocate" Enneagram: 4 Creative Projects Worked On: Wonderland, Dinner Date Disaster, East End Express Good Guy, East End Express Bad Guy, High Noon, Shadow Manor Reboot, Merry Movie Christmas, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, One Night in the 90s, The Jurassic Project, Amuse The Adventure Museum, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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IAN BISHOPBuild Team - Finish CarpentryIan never misses an opportunity to land a perfectly timed joke and is an avid movie buff. His unique perspective and logical thinking adds a creative element to his carpentry work.
Ian joined us in 2023. He supports carpentry production of new experiences and helps maintain existing experiences for Puzzol Creative companies. Meyers Briggs Type: INFJ "Advocate" Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: Amuse The Adventure Museum, Gerald 2.0, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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KENZIE ADKINSMarketing Team - Marketing Communications SpecialistKenzie has her BFA Digital Media degree from the University of North Alabama. She is a competitive gamer and skilled graphic designer. Kenzie was one our our first staff members in The Escape Room Florence location.
Kenzie is passionate about escape rooms and what we have built over the past 8 years. She joined us in 2024 and manages all escape room social media and helps with sales and graphic design. Meyers Briggs Type: ENFJ "Protagonist" Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: Atlas 8, The Escape Room Florence Relaunch, PuzzolCon24, Project Butterfly Florence, LinkedIn Launch |
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CECILIA HUNTERMarketing Team - Marketing Communications SpecialistCici just graduated from CBU with her Bachelor's in Marketing and has already excelled in bringing creative ideas to our Amuse marketing efforts. She's a hard worker and we can count on her to be ready for a challenge, try new things in social media, and to always order hot wings at a Mexican restaurant. She loves pickleball, crafting and going on new adventures with her friends.
Cici is a fun addition to our team and creates all Amuse social media channels and digital marketing and works on consulting client media. Meyers Briggs Type: ESTJ ("Executive") Enneagram: 7 Creative Projects Worked On: Butterfly Project Florence, Amuse Socials, LinkedIn Launch |
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MADISON FUNKThe Escape Room - Maintenance ManagerA lover of escape rooms and immersive experiences, Madison is committed to building excellent props for guests to enjoy. She is an excellent carpentry framer, trouble shooter, and willing to dive into any creative and wild project we put in front of her.
Madison joined us in 2023 and supports all projects at our escape room locations. She maintains all props and puzzles with her maintenance expertise and her eye for detail. She stays busy with the volume of guests we have and the "creative" ways they can approach things. She is a master of quick fixes that last to keep rooms running on time. Meyers Briggs Type: INFP ("Mediator") Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: Amuse The Adventure Museum, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence |
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COURTNEY VAN WALLENDAELArt Team - Ninja Specialist / Exec Team- AssistantCourtney appreciates the whimsical, is obsessed with all things Disney, has an eye for detail and knows how to work hard to bring the imaginative ideas we have to life. She has a myriad of skills that include hosting tea parties, being a ninja on scaffolding, sewing, and baking (to name a few).
Courtney supports our Art Team with new project installations and joined us in 2023. She also assist with special projects from the executive team at HQ. Meyers Briggs Type: ISTJ ("Inspector") Enneagram: 9 Creative Projects Worked On: Amuse The Adventure Museum, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist |
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CARA KONDZIELAThe Escape Room - Memphis Area Locations ManagerCara loves to bake, spend time with her dogs, enjoys escape rooms and has been a part of our team for 5 years. She strives to create excellent experiences for customers and a fun culture for the team to thrive in.
Cara manages the 11 award winning rooms, the 26 staff members and the many guest experiences at our South Main and East Memphis locations. Meyers Briggs Type: ENFP ("Campaigner") Enneagram: 8 Creative Projects Worked On: Shipwreck Cove, Project Butterfly, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist |
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CHLOE ABERNATHYThe Escape Room - Florence Location CoordinatorA social work major at University of North Alabama, Chloe loves to help people anyway she can. She thrives in creating a welcoming culture for her team and guests. Chloe is detail oriented and able to keep our rooms and staff on par with our high standards.
Chloe manages the 10 staff and the 4 rooms at The Escape Room- Florence Alabama location. She joined us in 2022. Meyers Briggs Type: INFP ("Mediator") Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: Espionage, Biohazard Bunker, Fairy Tale Frenzy, Atlas 8 Reboot, Project Butterfly Florence |
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ADAM EOFFTech Team - Coding SpecialistAs a proud defender of Luigi as the best Mario Character, a coder, and altogether fun loving guy, Adam combines his love for games and attention to detail to ensure our flagship location runs well and stays a destination for world class entertainment. Adam helps with coding on our Game Development Team.
Adam handles updates to our Clueby (proprietary automation and cluing system) and other coding projects. Meyers Briggs Type: ENFJ ("Consul") Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: East Host Room Revamp with Clueby, Project Butterfly, Monsters From The Abyss, PuzzolCon24 |
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JOSH TAYLORTech Team - Game Development SpecialistA gamer and coder turned professional, Josh is getting to put to practice what he likes to do for fun! He is a musician, lover of Old Spice, chess, and is a meticulous problem solver. He is TECH 901 certified in computer programing and a quick study.
Josh joined in 2025 and is already hard at work on a new project developing and coding fun experiences. Meyers Briggs Type: ENFJ ("Consul") Enneagram: 7 Creative Projects Worked On: Secret Project |
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SHELBY PRINCEAMUSE - Memphis Location ManagerShelby is driven, organized, and fun! She has a heart for people and strives to keep Amuse fresh with thousands of visitors coming through. She loves running almost as much as her shoe collection and has years of experience managing teams towards a common goal. She enjoys showcasing the new state of the art social gaming facility we have here in Memphis with high levels of customer service and a competitive gaming spirit.
Shelby operates and manages our flagship location of Amuse in Memphis. She joined us in 2023 and leads a team of 13 with 25 adventures, 5 battles and 5 challenges and the location. Meyers Briggs Type: ESTP ("Entrepreneur") Enneagram: 2 Creative Projects Worked On: Amuse The Adventure Museum, PuzzolCon24 |
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ALEC LAZARINIAMUSE - Maintenance / Additive Design ManagerAlec is skilled in design for 3d printing, low voltage, carpentry, and scenic design. He works hard to ensure our adventures, battles and challenges are functioning and in excellent condition to wow our customers as well as supports our HQ build team with design.
Alec is able to work stealthily in a sea of customers to keep no more than 2 adventures closed at one time. With the volume of players, he is working diligently to keep things top notch. Myers Briggs Type: ENFJ ("Protagonist") Enneagram: 5 Creative Projects Worked On: East End Express, High Noon, Amuse The Adventure Museum Upkeep, PuzzolCon24, Yuletide Toy Heist, Project Butterfly Florence, Actor |
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Calyn AsheGraphic DesignerCalyn is passionate about many things. She loves her family, art, storytelling, drawing, and is adamant that eating cookies warm is the worst way. She is a proud graduate of University of Mississippi with a BFA and has even authored a children's book. Her artistic flair and unique style has brought a lift to the variety of projects we can tackle. She has lived in 5 states and enjoys experiencing new things.
Calyn is able to bring to life our diverse ideas with illustration and design. She never backs down from a new challenge and approaches things with a unique positive outlook. Myers-Briggs Type: ENTJ ("Commander") Enneagram: 7 Creative Projects Worked On: Secret New Thing SHHHHH |
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CHRIS BROWNAMUSE - Maintenance Specialist / Head Curator Joining our Amuse team in 2024, Chris excels in ensuring both our experiences and customers are taken care of at Amuse. He's perfecting his managing skills in his current college HR program as well as honing his low voltage, build, and painting skills onsite to assist in the maintenance efforts.
Chris is able to work fast under pressure and assists Alec to keep no more than 2 adventures closed at one time. Myers Briggs Type: ENFP ("Campaigner") Enneagram: 3 Creative Projects Worked On: Amuse Upkeep |
