Meet the Insider Team!
Our Insider Guide Staff consists of the most fun-loving, caring, and spirited Guides in the business! We affectionately refer to the Guys on the Insider Guide Staff as the Hype & Muscle Team! We lovingly refer to the Gals on the Insider Guide Staff as the Details & Warm Hugs Team. Each member of our the Insider Staff has guided both our Mardi Gras and Balloon Fiesta events for many years - they are truly Insiders and are present on tour to make sure you are having the absolute time of your life!
Lindsay Wells:
Lindsay has been in the travel and hospitality industry for nearly 20 years, and brought Festival Insider Tours into existence as a hope and a dream in 2013! Mardi Gras 2014 was the first event that Insider Tours hosted, and a total of 10 guests booked that inaugural tour. Over the years, Insider Tours has grown, and the team has hosted our Mardi Gras event every year since, with 250+ guests on tour each year! Balloon Fiesta was added as our second tour in 2019, and this event has been a wonderful addition to the Insider Itinerary, a peaceful and scenic “yin” to Mardi Gras’s wild and festive “yang.” Kentucky Derby is next, we’ll be opening our inaugural tour in 2026! Lindsay (pictured here with her family after assembling the 2025 Balloon Fiesta Goody Bags with the gang) is the mastermind behind the scenes making sure every detail of the tour is running like clockwork. A graduate of UCSB, Linds is thoughtful, quick on her feet, and funny without even trying. She has an eye for detail and a love of exploring new places. Best mama ever to daughter Cher and the heart of the team, Lindsay has a way of making every guest feel special—making her impossible not to love (thank you Maggie!). Las Vegas, NV
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Steve Gonzalez:
Once a professional athlete and now a high rise real estate guru, Steve brings his big heart and larger-than-life energy to our team. He is the guy who’s always smiling, cracking jokes, and keeping the party rocking. Steve is literally the muscle of the company standing tall at 6'4—he's always ready to lift a bag or a box, engage in a spirited conversation with a guest, and hype the guides and the group with his infectious laugh and larger-than-life personality. Steve has been part of Insider Tours since Day 1, his encouragement and excitement helped bring Festival Insider Tours to life! A proud dad, loyal friend, and world traveler, Steve’s big heart and late-night storytelling make him everyone's favorite guy! Steve is pictured here at Balloon Fiesta Park with his favorite hot air balloon, a penguin named “Tall Steve” (can you guess why it’s his favorite?!) and that classic huge Stevie smile! Las Vegas, NV
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Maggie Visbeek:
Affectionately known as Mama Maggie, she’s the heart behind the scenes and the sweet voice you’ve likely heard over the phone or in your inbox. With over a decade of experience, she truly knows how these events run like the back of her hand. Devoted, personable, and always on top of it, Maggie brings a calm, caring energy to everything she does. She’s a total sweetheart with a soft spot for her beloved pug Wyatt (aka her baby), and her warmth makes every guest feel like family. Whether she’s coordinating logistics or sending a thoughtful message, Maggie’s magic is felt in every detail. Pictured here at the 2025 Kentucky Derby with Guide Steve, Maggie is looking super pretty in pink and a fabulous fancy white hat celebrating the “most famous 2 minutes in sports” at Churchill Downs! San Diego, CA
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AK Cooper:
AK might have become an attorney at a ridiculously young age, but these days she’s more interested in winning guests over with her quick wit, big heart, and the world’s cutest dimples. She’s always buzzing around making sure everything runs smoothly, but never too busy to stop for a laugh or a good chat. Smart, sweet, and a little silly, AK is the perfect mix of brains and fun—and truly the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet. She cares deeply about everyone around her, and you can always count on her to make sure guests feel welcomed, appreciated, and part of the family. San Diego, CA
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Chad Siguenza:
Chad is basically the life of the party in human form—he can (and will) talk to anyone, and within five minutes you’ll swear you’re best friends. Excited about literally everything and always cracking us up, he keeps the energy high, and the laughs coming. Underneath all that enthusiasm, though, is a big heart—Chad is a total softie and truly cares about every guest and makes sure everyone feels welcome and has a blast while they’re at it. San Diego, CA
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Trey Volack:
Trey is everyone’s favorite guide—the kind of guy who makes every moment more fun. Sassy, talkative, and independent, he knows how to keep guests laughing while making sure they’re having the best time possible. Trey may be the youngest of our guides, but don’t let that fool you—he’s also a legit scientist! If you’re hanging out with Trey, you can bet it’s going to be a good time! Valencia, CA
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Jenny Murray:
Jenny is equal parts hilarious and high-energy—her wild, fun-loving spirit always keeps things interesting. She’s also a devoted mom to two daughters and the one making sure everyone else is taken care of. She can strike up a conversation with anyone, makes guests instantly feel at home, and if there’s a hotdog or a pickle around—you better believe she’s happy. Valencia, CA
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Tim Tom:
Tim Tom brings his own unique style and charm everywhere he goes. Sweet and gentle at heart, he hails from the UK—and consider yourself lucky if you can keep up when he starts talking fast with that gorgeous accent of his! Always ready to help with any task (and usually making it silly in the process), Tim Tom keeps things running smoothly while keeping everyone smiling. The Guide with too many nicknames to remember: Tommy Hot Sauce, Tommy Two Plates, The Tim Tom Surprise, Tim Tom will delight you with his caring heart and London, England
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