“Bro, you’ve been sitting all day. Get up.” That was the line that stated it all.  When you’re the lone snowboarder on a guys’ trip full of skiers, things start to come into perspective.  There had to be a better way. As an avid sports enthusiast and entrepreneur, it made sense to combine my passions.  Sports are never easy, and neither is business.  Developing the OG has been a journey filled with failures and successes – much like life itself.  We grow, we learn, and we improve from our mistakes. Finally, after more than a decade, we’ve reached success by created an industry–changing accessory for snowboarders.

From a young age, my creativity has always been a guiding force leading me to achieve great success within the Art, Fashion, Jewelry and Design industries.  Living and traveling around the world has given me a unique perspective on understanding the needs and desires of others.  Skiing almost weekly for many years, the white cap mountains quickly became my happy place.  Now, I’m excited to merge creativity with my love for mountains as we plan for Gripsta Gear to make a significant Impact in the snowboard and ski industry.