Meet the Staff
Jared
What you do: General Manager
Certifications: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, Climbing Wall Association Instructor, Level 1 Rope Technician
At The River Rock since: 2013
Climbing since: 1989 – first climbing trip to Maine. Changed my life.
Why you started climbing: I grew up in Florida
Climbing inspiration: Fellow 50 somethings still at it..
Favorite climbing area: El Potrero Chico
Dream climbing trip: Meet up with my buddy Yvon Chouinard in Patagonia.
Fun fact: Cynicism was a school of ancient Greek philosophy.
Abbey (She/They) 
What you do: Assistant Manager
Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Heartsaver CPR &AED, Wilderness Water Safety
At The River Rock since: December 2023
Climbing since: 2016
Why you started: I enjoy the challenge it offers!
Fun Fact: I once transported a large tv box with a disassembled bike in it through the metro in Paris.
Corey (He/Him) 
What you do: Route Setter
Certifications: RYT 200
At River Rock Since: July 2021
Climbing Since: 2019, to start exercising. I wanted to start exercising, but wanted something that wasn’t lifting weights or running. I also liked the yoga classes at River Rock
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin, just like the River Rock dogs.
Will (He/Him)
What you do: Route Setter
Nickname: Billiam
At The River Rock since: 2013
Climbing since: I was born from crimps
Why you started: Nathan Kinzie
Fun fact: I have 87 toes.
Brittany (She/Her) 
What you do: Front Desk/General Staff
Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, CPR/AED, Nutritional Therapy
At The River Rock since: February 2023
Why you started climbing: I first started climbing in college when a cute guy kept asked me to go to the climbing gym with him.
Fun Fact: My other job is working in outdoor education; teaching kids how to forage, make fire, build shelter, and have lots of fun being outside!
Kristian (He/Him)
What you do: Head Routesetter
Certifications: Doer of all
At The River Rock since: Started climbing there in 2017 and settting in 2018
Why you started: I was hooked when I realized how humbling it was.
Fun fact: I enjoy woodworking in my spare time
Taylor (She/Her)
What you do: Routesetter/Front Desk
Certifications:
At The River Rock since: 2022
Why you started:
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Benson (He/Him)
What you do: Front Desk/General Staff
At The River Rock since: July 2024
Why you started: I started climbing because my brother did it and I wanted to try it out.
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Ethan Hawkins
What you do: Belay Instructor
At The River Rock since: 2023
Why you started climbing: I enjoyed the mental and physical stimulation of climbing and was tired of combat sport. Fun fact: My wingspan is 3in short of a full grown bald eagle and I can play most stringed instruments. and I can play most stringed instruments
Philo & Henry
What you do: be cute and sleep in the office
At The River Rock since: August 2022
Why you started climbing: We still need help getting into the car...
Fun fact: The facility that breed us for medical testing was shut down and fined 22 million dollars for mistreatment of our brethren. Help stop use of animals for medical testing!