Our Team

Meet the crew that keeps us going.

Mike Richardson

Founder of Climb Aloha
Work-at-Height / Fall Protection Lead Trainer
Rope Access Technician
Recreational Climbing Instructor

With a degree in marketing and another in entomology, Mike decided to both become an entomologist and later found Climb Aloha in 1999. An accomplished climber and community access leader, Mike has been taking care of Oahu’s climbing areas since the mid-1990s. His current big project is growing Climb Aloha’s training program, and teaching his 4 sons to climb and love the outdoors.

Rob Johnson

Shop Manager for Canyoneering and Climbing
Rope Access & Fall Protection Lead Trainer
Rope Access Technician
Recreational Climbing Instructor

Originally from Kailua, Oahu, Rob joined the team in 2015 and brings extensive experience canyoneering in Hawaii and a love of climbing and teaching the sport to adults and children.

Rob enjoys photography and tinkering with cars in his spare time.

Joseph Candari

Shop Manager for Arborist and Work at Height
Rope Access & Fall Protection Lead Trainer
Rope Access Technician
Recreational Climbing Instructor

Originally from Oahu, Joseph joined the team in 2017 and is avowed gear nerd and gadget junkie. In addition to canyoneering and rock climbing, Joseph enjoys spending time in the trees and loves the problem solving aspect of technical rope work.

Josh Candari

Sales Associate
Rope Access & Fall Protection Assistant Trainer
Rope Access Technician
Recreational Climbing Instructor

Josh Candari, also from Oahu, is Joe’s younger brother. He joined the team in 2018. Josh enjoys climbing and playing guitar in his spare time.

Jackson Moon

Shop Manager for Military and Fire Rescue
Rope Access & Fall Protection Assistant Trainer
Rope Access Technician
Lead Recreational Climbing Instructor

Jackson sounds like he is from the Deep South (Georgia, to be precise). A former fire fighter and Air Force analyst, he joined the team in 2020, and helps keep things fun. Jackson enjoys climbing most of all, but also enjoys cross-fit and traveling with his wife in his spare time.

Fumi Richardson

Climb Aloha Co-owner
Lead Entertainer of Customers

Originally from Nagoya, Japan, Fumi relocated in 2005 to Honolulu where she met Mike, and discovered rock climbing. Fumi ran the shop by herself for many years until we outgrew our original space. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and visiting with friends and family.

Ali Hanusz-Soguk

Footwear Sales Manager
Recreational Climbing Instructor

Born and raised on Oahu, Ali developed a passion for climbing, canyoneering, and general “adventure-neering” in the mountains of Hawaii, but also enjoys traveling and exploring new rock climbing destinations with good friends. Off the rocks, Ali enjoys spending time with family and friends, and surfing his favorite breaks.

Kevin Nesnow

Rope Access & Fall Protection Lead Trainer
Recreational Climbing Instructor

As an original member of the earliest incarnation of Team Climb Aloha, Kevin was instrumental in growing and co-developing the professional training program as well as the rope access support services that we currently offer. Currently located in North Carolina, Kevin is available to train mainland-based clients or partner up on client projects on the mainland or abroad. Contact him directly at (808) 349-3875 / kevin@climbaloha.com.

Jane Richardson

Team Climb Aloha Mascot & All-Around Trooper