Meet The Staff

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Position: Gym Boss
Fun Facts: Plays 15 music instruments, has PhD in Spiderman studies, enjoys trying new bourbons.

Tyler joined the RockQuest crew after coming here from Tennessee. He has established lead climbing curriculum and enjoys teaching lead classes. He loves gear, wants all the new stuff and is always down to talk to you about it. Additionally, he operates our community group Boulders and Brews that meets on the first Friday of each month to boulder and then tour a local brewery. When Tyler isn't at the gym, or climbing outside, you'll find him on stage performing as St. Mary, St. Michael. 

DIRECTOR OF ROUTE SETTING

Position: Hold Boss, Grip Slinger
Fun Facts: Afraid of heights, enjoys cooking various cuisines, mad Pokémon GO skills, founder of ANEX Wood Grips climbing holds.

James took over the setting department and has been creating unique and challenging problems since. His experience in setting goes back to his days at Wright State University. He continues to set at multiple gyms which only adds spice to his style. James is usually pretty quiet unless he is keeping Tanner in line. When he isn't in the gym, James enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and bouldering outside. 

DIRECTOR OF LESSONS & PROGRAMS

Position: Head Youth Programs Coach & Lesson Expert
Fun Facts: Father of 3, Kayaking & Hiking Enthusiast , Has Previously Competed in Body Building

Steve took his kids climbing for the first time in 2015. His family was bored one day so they all packed up in the car and headed to RockQuest. He hasn’t stopped climbing since. Now Steve enjoys sharing the sport with anyone and everyone he can! You’ll see Steve in the gym working his way up the roped walls and the boulders. He loves to climb no matter the discipline. Steve works with all ages and ability levels and is very skilled at pushing his climbers to reach their goals!