SUS Executive Board

PRESIDENT

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Drew joined Slackline US as a volunteer in 2023, he became a Board Member in 2024 and was shortly elected as President of the Board, succeeding Dan Walsh as the third president of the organization. Drew's project focuses have been competitions, community safety, access and development. Some of his notable projects include the On The Map Freestyle Highline Competition, and the Take Flight Speed Highline Competition, the first freestyle and speed competitions in the United States. 

Outside of Slackline US, Drew is also the Treasurer and Executive Board Member of the International Slackline Association, a Finance Manager at Kin Insurance, and a part owner and operator of the Prague Lions football team. 

Favorite Highline Spot: "Welcome Party," in An Teallach, Northwest Scotland

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Mark started working with Slackline US in 2025. His focuses in the organization are administrative as well as he works on bringing Slackline to youth communities. Notable projects that they have contributed to are the creation of Slackline Chicago NFP, a Chicago based Slackline non profit that provides Slackline programming to youth organizations throughout the city I.e. adventure parks, park district events, summer camps, and schools. Mark looks to continue to develop slacklining through developing those same kinds of programs on a national level.

Favorite Highline Spot: Summersville Lake, West Virgina

WEBSITE MANAGER

SENECA ROCKS, WEST VIRGINIA

Natalie began working with Slackline US in 2025, bringing a strong background in software development to the organization. Their primary role involves maintaining and improving the website to ensure that members and the broader slackline community can easily access resources and information. Leveraging their technical expertise, Natalie is focused on making the digital experience as seamless and inclusive as possible. A dedicated slackliner since 2020, they have been an active leader in their local community, advocating for safe rigging practices, newcomer empowerment, and greater inclusivity within the sport.

Favorite Highline Spot: “Shoot the Moon” in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Kayla joined Slackline US in the spring of 2025, bringing with her a passion for community building and outdoor sports. Her primary focus within the organization is developing sponsorship opportunities and enhancing the benefits available to Slackline US members. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Kayla is dedicated to expanding the reach of slacklining and making the sport more welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels. Through her work, she aims to foster a more connected and supportive slackline community while helping the organization grow its impact nationwide.

Favorite Slack Spot: Squamish, British Columbia

DIGITAL MEADIA & DESIGN

DENVER, COLORADO

Cara has been an active member of the slackline community since 2015. Notable projects she has worked on are multiple education series for the ISA (International Slackline Association), graphic design for LAAX World Championships, event aftermovies for slackline festivals in Switzerland and Turkiye, and documentary films about world record kilometer+ highlines in Morocco (1k), Turkiye (1.6k), and Norway (2.8k). Now Cara has moved back to the United States and has become involved in Slackline US. She is looking forward to continuing developing slackline through the SUS social media instagram page, a visual identity re-brand of SUS, website development, and an education series targeted towards beginner highliners.

Favorite Highline Spot: Switzerland