i’m a dad, adventurer, and co-founder of one of the largest bouldering gyms in the country. i try to live a life full of meaning and movement, choosing to see challenges as fuel for creating something worthwhile. if you’re into risk-taking, self-inquiry, climbing both literal and metaphorical mountains, or just curious about me, read on.

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professionally, i co-own and serve as ceo of north mass boulder, one of the largest indoor bouldering gyms in the usa and a community hub where creativity, climbing, and personal growth intersect. i get to build and grow this dream alongside my two best friends: one a childhood best friend i met on the school bus in 2nd grade, and the other while attending culver academy, back when we were both probably too intense for our own good. personally, i’m a loving dad to my daughter and a big believer in the power of friendship, fresh air, and a little well-timed absurdity. when i can line it up, i ski in the backcountry, climb in the alpine, and occasionally remember where i last left my car keys. adventuring is my passion. i find meaning in sharing those experiences with others. i believe the world needs more risk-taking and less predictability, and maybe just a little more fun. i’ve come to recognize one of my superpowers: i turn ideas into reality and rally people around a shared vision. i’m still discovering the rest.

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originally from the flatlands of indianapolis, indiana, where i grew up and went to school, i was never afraid to leave my comfort zone and expand my horizons. in 2010, i relocated to seattle, washington, drawn by the pacific northwest culture and the allure of coast mountain adventures. over the years, i’ve faced my share of setbacks: injuries, failed relationships, personal losses, and the daily challenge of managing type 1 diabetes. none of it defines me, but all of it has shaped me. i’ve learned that resilience doesn’t always roar; sometimes it just quietly keeps showing up.

 

while i don’t take myself too seriously, i take what i do seriously.​ i value being around people who push me to grow, both personally and professionally. i’m especially drawn to those who help expand my abilities in the outdoors and invite me to explore new dimensions of thought and awareness. i’ve come to believe that the most meaningful truths in my life aren’t measurable. they’re felt, lived, and shaped by the meaning i give them. in those immeasurable moments, i feel a deeper connection with something greater than myself, the collective universe. my personal relationships and my meditation practice, especially vipassana, have taught me humility and helped me make peace with my messier parts. all things are impermanent. life is a rhythm of things coming together into a kind of order and beauty, only to fall apart, and then come together again. it is in that cycle, the constant arising and passing away, that i find both comfort and perspective. beauty and growth aren’t always clean or linear. more often, they show up in the unpolished, messy, in-between places.

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as a father, i carry this mindset into my parenting. i try to offer my daughter both challenge and compassion, knowing that growth often comes from the unseen, immeasurable moments of connection and courage.

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i appreciate those who think critically, challenge social norms, and make having fun a daily practice. relationships that push me to rethink the obvious and take calculated risks inspire me. i aim to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability at north mass boulder, where risk-taking is encouraged and new ideas are valued. these connections also encourage me to explore beyond my comfort zone in the mountains. by surrounding myself with people who question the familiar, i’m reminded that growth and fulfillment often lie in embracing the unpredictable. i hope to live a life of continuous learning and keep playing outside until i am really, really, really old, or at least until my knees call it quits.