Joe Zentmyer is co-founder and CFO of Chicago-based First Ascent Climbing & Fitness, one of the fastest-growing gym operators in the United States. First Ascent has opened 4 locations since starting operations 3 years ago and has more in development.
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02/022018
Irina has been focused on investments and growth partnerships within the Walltopia group since 2012.
02/022018
Ani Manova began her journey at Walltopia in 2012, starting out as a Graphic Designer.
02/022018
Creator of Klimbz, Ken studied interactive media at NYU and has been designing and developing websites and apps for over 10 years. He has been climbing for over 15 and coaching for 10 years.
01/292018
Jeffery Bowling is a seasoned professional with almost 30 years of experience in the climbing industry. He has done nearly every job one can do in a climbing gym. He holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy and is currently serving as the Marketing, IT, and Business Development Manager at Touchstone Climbing and Fitness.
01/292018
Gregor is a sports scientist, and Owner and CEO of Kletterfabrik Köln. He has been a climber for almost 40 years, and has participated in WC 1990, EC 1991, and Rockmaster 1992 and 1995.
11/172017
Dr. Matt Roberts is founder of The Kernmantle Group, an economics research and training consultancy and acting President of Vertical Adventures, a rock-climbing gym in Columbus, OH.
10/172017
In 1982, Jeff and a college roommate taught themselves to climb in Rock Canyon in Provo after purchasing a copy of Royal Robbins’ Basic Rockcraft to guide them.
10/102017
Bozhidar Oreshkov is the head R&D scientist of Climbmat. He has a PhD in the field of Physics.
