Our Project

Andrew Holly - Chief Pilot

Andrew is the Chief pilot and Operations Director of the world's leading aerial marketing specialist Exclusive Ballooning who operate branded hot air balloons for a multitude of high profile clients around the world.

Andrew has successfully taken balloons to some of the most iconic locations in the world; Brookyln Bridge New York, The Coliseum Rome, The Atomium Brussels, The Palm Dubai and famously flew under Tower Bridge in London for Disney.

"I've always wanted to roam America with a balloon in the truck. Road trips in the U.S. are so much fun and the option to stop off and meet up with balloonists along the route and see as much as we can from the air is fabulous"
- Andrew Holly

Martin Rooke - Senior Crew Chief

Martin is a one of Exclusive Ballooning's most senior crew members with years of experience at both commercial and competition events.

Martin is also a qualified and experienced mechanic who will be taking care of all vehicle and balloon maintenance on the trip.

"I'm looking forward to seeing so much of America in such a short period of time. It will be amazing to see and meet so many amazing people and places."
- Martin Rooke

John Howe - Chief Cameraman

John is an experienced cameraman who is in charge of Exclusive Ballooning's online media content.

John is responsible for the filming and final editing of all aspects of the project.

"I have had a keen interest in documentaries for a few years now, especially 'run & guns'. To be given the opportunity to film the road trip is very exciting to me, as it not only means that I get to experience the different landscapes of "The Greatest Country in the World", but I also get to capture and preserve those experience for others to see."
- John Howe

Mike Buckle - Press and PR

Mike is Exclusive Ballooning's in house website developer and Social Media manager who has travelled to events across the globe with the company.

Mike will be providing crucial support to the team from the UK office. He will be fielding all media enquiries and liaising with members of the press whilst managing Social Media.

"I'm delighted to be assisting the team raise the profile of this exciting project."
- Mike Buckle

Louise Moore - Project Operations Manager

Louise is the Operations Manager at Exclusive Ballooning and has worked with Andrew for nearly ten years. Through her work at Exclusive Ballooning she has worked on client projects taking balloons to various global locations including London, New York, Dubai, Monaco, Denmark amongst many others.

Louise will be providing crucial logistical support to the team from the UK office.

"I am very excited to be part of this project and help the team to achieve such an amazing and ambitious goal. I have been involved with many client campaigns and global adventures at Exclusive Ballooning but this will certainly be a challenge!"
- Louise Moore

Jack Tudor - Researcher

Jack has recently joined the operations team at Exclusive Ballooning and will be working on research and permissions for Air Traffic Control, site permissions and where the team can get good quality hot Earl Grey tea in the middle of nowhere in Montana at 4am.

"It's a privilege to be providing research and planning support to such a unique and ambitious project."
- Jack Tudor

Glen Moyer - US Logistics and Research

Glen Moyer is editor of "Ballooning" Official Journal of the Balloon Federation of America (since 2001). A commercially licensed balloon pilot, Glen has been honoured by the BFA and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for his contributions to the sport over 3 decades. He's been involved in many special ballooning projects including two BFA national conventions, and provided control centre and communications logistics for many of Dr. William Bussey's "Skyquest" world record flights.

Glen has been a friend of Exclusive Ballooning for many years and will be will be assisting with logistical support while in the US. His extensive knowledge and history within the ballooning community will be invaluable.

"I'm honoured to join Exclusive Ballooning's team and to provide logistical support for this adventurous ballooning project across the USA."
- Glen Moyer

Matt Torgerson - US Logisitics

Matt is a hot air balloon pilot himself and has been working with Exclusive Ballooning for many years. Matt will be assisting with US logisitcs and meeting the team on their arrival in Kentuckty to help in the final stages of preparation before they set off.