Ian Bolton
President
Climber: Macy Bolton, MH Comp Team
"I’ve been involved with the Planet Rock Team for more than eight years, and I proudly consider myself the team’s biggest fan! Watching my daughter, Macy, grow not only as a climber but also as a person through her time with the team has been incredible. Her closest friends are the ones she’s met at Planet Rock, and I’m committed to supporting her and all of her teammates — past, present, and future.”
Brian Smith
Secretary
Climber: Alex Smith, A2 Comp Team Captain
"I am a supporter who has tried both rope climbing and bouldering, but with a slight fear of heights I prefer to keep my feet on the ground. But I love the community of the team and the gym. It is like no other. “
Dave Ianuzzi
Treasurer
Climbers: Elena & Anastasia Ianuzzi, MH Prep Team
"I’m dad to two daughters on the Planet Rock Climbing Team who are much better climbers than me. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, I enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time in nature with my family. Grateful for the impact the team has had on my daughters, I'm excited to serve on the board to help support the athletes, coaches, and families.”
Julia Huffman
Director
Climbers: Lovisa & Liv Nystrom, A2 Comp & A2 Youth Teams
"I am from Michigan and have lived in Ann Arbor since 2007. While I enjoy jogging and a solid yoga practice…I am not a climber (gasp)… I am excited about the vision of the Board and the positive impact it will have on the kids into the future. These kids are so driven, and establishing this incremental support will further enable them to reach their goals.”
Andrew Baker
Director
Climber: Charlie Baker, A2 Comp Team
"I got into climbing when Charlie started, and quickly fell in love with it as well. My favorite events are climbing with the other parents at the Interstellar comps and watching all of our climbers at Youth Nationals. I am also a USAC Level 3 Certified Judge.”
Brian George
Director
Climbers: Autumn & Kai George, A2 Comp & A2 Youth Teams
“I'm a dad, husband, trauma surgeon, and lifelong climber. I’m thrilled to support the Planet Rock team, which has been an incredible community for our family!”
Arnaud Dereims
Director
Climber: Alysse Dereims, MH Prep Team
"I'm Arnaud. I discovered climbing when my daughter started as a spider monkey in Madison Heights Gym 4 years ago and climbing has been our family passion ever since. Planet Rock team has been such an amazing community for us, that when the Booster Club idea emerged over the summer, I immediately knew I wanted to be involved."