About Us
We are TaleGate: Travelers collecting seniors' stories.
Without a doubt, the coolest group in storytelling.
Our Mission
TaleGate exists to capture the lives of our oldest generation and put their best stories center stage. Because the worst thing that can happen to amazing tales is that they never even get to be told.
From assisted living communities to veterans' homes, from small towns to big cities, we travel the country with cameras and open ears — gathering the lessons, triumphs, regrets, loves, and comebacks that deserve to be remembered.
Meet the Team
Jack York
Founder / Chief Storyteller
Jack started out in Silicon Valley working at a tech company. His favorite part was traveling the globe, meeting people, seeing how they lived, hearing their stories — but trying to sell them semiconductors definitely wasn't part of his passion. So, after 17 years, Jack left his job, packed up his equipment, and followed his desire to connect with people. He and his friend Leslie donated computers to an assisted living community in California, which led to the founding of It's Never 2 Late (iN2L). Today, Jack travels the country in a 42-foot trailer to capture the lives of our oldest generation and share their greatest experiences — because the worst thing that can happen to amazing tales is that they never get to be told.
Aubrey Rhoden
Chief Story Keeper | Director of CrossRoads
Born and raised on a pirate ship improbably docked in the landlocked mountains of Colorado, Aubrey Rhoden's life has been one wild adventure after another. From a young age, she found magic in the art of storytelling, capturing moments and weaving them into timeless tales. Now a celebrated author and Chief Story Keeper, Aubrey's mission is to archive the extraordinary lives of our seniors, preserving their legacies for centuries to come. Her hobbies include deciphering old journals, sipping coffee that fuels her creativity, and reminding everyone that adventure is just another word for a well-lived story.
Jim Parker
CFO / Chief Driver
Jim has always wanted to help people — starting as a Boy Scout at age 6. Fast forward a couple of decades and you'd find Jim in Skilled Nursing Facilities earning accolades for his dedication. But why help a few senior living facilities when he could help even more? From different cities to different states, to different companies, communities, platforms, and startup chains still in business today, Jim won't stop helping.
Dale Nicholson
Operations / Jack Tracker
Dale started her career in the entertainment business, working for various music and film companies from the early 1970s through 1990. She learned a whole lot about people in this role — how to connect with different personalities and bring out their inner best. This parlayed nicely to her next job in education, and then to iN2L in 2004. In 2022, Jack convinced Dale to join TaleGate so she can share her natural ability to make everyone smile. Dale can't wait to tour the US and hear all the stories we'd otherwise never have the chance to hear.
Zack Mejias
Chief Cinematographer & Creative Director
Zackary Mejias has always been drawn to the art of capturing life as it truly is — from his early days experimenting with a manual 35mm Canon AE-1 in a darkroom to directing short films on the icy streets of Prague. Now, as Chief Cinematographer and Creative Director at TaleGate, Zackary travels the country turning genuine conversations and quiet moments into powerful visual narratives. His approach is simple: keep things natural, listen deeply, and let the story reveal itself.
Tom Brady
Cinematographer
Tom joined TaleGate in 2023, bringing his storytelling skills to life through digital series created for PBS. With a passion for travel and a sharp eye for the small, meaningful details that elevate every story, Tom captures moments that matter. He is currently pursuing his MFA in Film and Media Arts at Emerson College, further honing his craft in visual storytelling.