Aspiring Designer

I’ve never followed a traditional path — art and a good ole fashioned challenge has always called to me. After graduating from high school I became a tattoo artist, backpacker, and state arm wresting champion.

Always seeking the next mountain to climb, I came to Boulder, CO to climb and learn to cobble rock climbing shoes. I quickly hit my goals of climbing 5.13 and building my first pair of shoes from scratch, but I wanted more.

I realized that while I’d learned artistic techniques, rubber and leather manipulation, basic template and design creation — I wanted to be learn more and discover additional materials and programs. I enrolled at Metropolitan State University, and am currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design.

My hope is one day my designs will impact people in any of my passion areas — shoes, climbing or BMXing. In the meantime I’d love the nail the double back flip on my bike!