About Us

Michael McCarty brings more than a decade of hands-on fall protection experience to EDGE Fall Protection, with a background that includes installing, selling, designing, and engineering fall protection systems across the country. His expertise is grounded in both technical fieldwork and safety-critical training, including Competent Person and Competent Person Trainer credentials, First Responder experience, Firefighter I certification, Hazmat Operations and Hazmat Awareness training, confined space training, CPR, rescue drills, and more than 228 hours of documented fire department training.

A lifelong learner, problem-solver, and explorer, Michael understands fall protection from more than one angle. He has spent several cumulative months in alpine environments, including an expedition on Denali (AK) – the highest peak in North America – and successful summits of East Kahiltna (AK), Mt. Rainier (WA), Mt. Baker (WA), Mt. Shuksan (WA) and many lesser known peaks. He regularly applies the same risk awareness, preparation, and respect for height safety in the mountains that he brings to industrial worksites. As a holder of California and Arkansas contractor licenses for EDGE, Michael combines real-world installation knowledge, code-conscious design experience, emergency response training, and personal high-angle experience to help clients make safer, smarter fall protection decisions.

Lesley's career path leading to EDGE is unique, ranging from retail, carpentry, welding, and landscape. All of which have proven beneficial in wrapping her head around a line of work that many, herself previously included, do not realize exists.

Lesley is an extremely dedicated and loyal employee that pours everything she has into her job. This naturally carries over to her care and desire to provide the best service and experience for our customers. Lesley believes this is a special company and she feels very fortunate to work with the team at EDGE.

Cody Malepsy joined EDGE as the Operations Manager early this year. He is overseeing our daily operations to help ensure our projects run efficiently and safely. Prior to this role, he worked as a reliability engineer and served as the Director of Outside Plant for an internet service provider, gaining extensive experience in systems optimization and team leadership. Which basically means he's spent a lot of time making sure things work the way they're supposed to.

Outside of work, you'll usually find him outdoors—hunting, fishing, or wrangling life with his amazing wife and their two kids. He brings a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving, a strong focus on safety, and just enough humor to keep things interesting along the way.

Samantha Hansen brings a background spanning marketing, operations, and people development, with experience across business ownership, advertising, health insurance, and consulting. Raised on a family farm in central Wisconsin, Samantha spent her childhood climbing trees, picking rocks, and baling hay. That curiosity and work ethic has brought her to EDGE, where she connects with customers across the US to share the life-saving value of EDGE's products and services.

I proudly served just under 13 years in the U.S. Army as a Chinook helicopter mechanic, where I wore many hats — from turning wrenches on some of the Army's most powerful aircraft to leading a section of dedicated soldiers. Over time, I took on the role of instructor, training and mentoring new mechanics to ensure they had the skills and confidence needed to keep our birds mission-ready.

After transitioning from active duty, I spent 18 months as a General Manager and Lead Tower Climber for an Internet Service Provider in Tennessee — coincidentally the same company where Cody worked. In that role, I was responsible not only for keeping complex systems up and running, but also for guiding teams through challenging projects, often in demanding environments.

Outside of work, I'm a husband and a proud father of two, which means a lot of my best moments are spent with my family. When I do find some quiet time, you'll usually find me with my nose in a book about ancient cultures, savoring a new bourbon, or enjoying a well-crafted pipe or cigar.

Hello there! Hailing from the great state of Minnesota, Colton enjoys spending time in the elements, whether its biking, skiing, hunting, or camping. He believes these extracurriculars have taught him the importance of continuous education and problem solving in his personal and professional life.

Colton joined EDGE Fall Protection in the fall of 2023 as a Sales Associate, bringing over 10 years of customer service experience to the team. What Colton appreciates about working at EDGE Fall Protection is the ability to learn from each other and get better every day.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jared brings his rival sports fandom into our Minnesota office. He enjoys anything outdoors, whether that be skiing in the winter or golfing in the summer.

Jared has nearly a decade in customer service/inside sales experience and is a master problem solver. He enjoys the challenge of a difficult problem and will always go to great lengths to ensure that our customers are happy with their experience working with EDGE. What Jared appreciates the most about working at EDGE is the ability to constantly learn and helping customers across the country address their fall protection needs.

Shaefer Bergo has been a sales associate and project manager at EDGE since October 2022. Outside of work he enjoys skiing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. What he appreciates about working at EDGE is the continuous opportunity to learn and speak with a wide variety of customers every day. Please feel free to reach out to him if you need a quote!

Audra is an experienced professional with a strong background in administration, human resources, and customer service. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to create positive working relationships. These strengths have carried over into her current role at a leading fall protection company, where she is dedicated to supporting workplace safety initiatives.

Outside of work, Audra's passions include caring for animals, dancing, and traveling to new places. She approaches both her professional and personal life with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to make a positive impact wherever she can.

I thrive on blending creativity with reliability in my work at EDGE Fall Protection, always looking for ways to improve processes and make things run more smoothly for the team. I believe in the power of clear communication, collaboration, and a good laugh—especially when things get hectic. Outside of work, I'm usually spending time with family, drawing inspiration from my passion for reading, movies, and diving into hands-on home renovation projects.

Our Installation team is comprised of diligent problem solvers who are trained in all aspects of fall protection. What is most important to them is getting the job done safely, within budget, and providing exceptional customer service and communication throughout the project. They are ready to come to your facility and install our solutions in all 50 states!