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Kevin Cuckovich has been a key figure in Kilter’s journey since the very beginning. As a longtime setter and friend, he's contributed in countless ways by providing invaluable input on the Kilter Board development and testing. Kevin is also an outstanding personal trainer, though he currently reserves his expertise for friends and a special project with the Kilter Board and The Struggle Podcast. Recently, he’s been driving the Kilter Board Verification project, which will soon be featured on the Kilter Board App. Kevin’s companion in all of this is his familiar, Cobalt.  

CEO and founder of Kilter, Ian is a veteran shaper and fine artist with decades of climbing, setting, and shaping experience. Ian has shaped thousands of grips for some of the biggest companies in the game (did you know he founded e-Grips in the mid-90s?), was instrumental in the progression of materials for climbing holds, and is widely regarded to be one of the best shapers in the world. If you have climbed in a gym, most likely you have already enjoyed his designs. Since his return to the climbing industry in 2013 he has continued to push new ideas...

COO and co-founder of Kilter, Jackie is also co-founder of the Routesetting Institute, CWA Board Member, CWA Routsetting Committee Chair, Bolt and Revolt Board Member, and USAC Nationally-certified level 4 setter. She has been setting and working in the climbing industry since 1998 including several years as Head Setter of The Spot Gym in Boulder and several years of Chief Setter for Woman Up. She has set, written about, and commentated on major competitions for magazines and podcasts. She learned to boulder in Bishop, guided in Hueco, loves sport climbing at Smith, and has competed for the US Junior World...

Kilter CFO Griffin is a route setter, prominent outdoor first ascentionist, and one of the strongest underground boulderers in the world. Since he started with Kilter in 2015, Griffin has been an integral part of the company and now he manages many aspects of the business. When he's not at the office he's usually seeking out and sending boulder problems all over Colorado and spending time with his wife and their dog. Griff does anything and everything and is available for all questions, accounting or otherwise.Email: griffin@kiltergrips.com

Head Designer Urban Plastix - Shaper and sculpture artist who is also in new product and technique development. When he's not out exploring Colorado's great outdoors he's usually in the workshop, but if you have questions about his grips or want to talk to him he's around. Try him on instagram @urbanplastix or mail design@kiltergrips.com and we'll make sure he gets it.