Board of Directors

Ben Smith - President

Ben has filled several roles for us, including Treasurer and Vice President. He continues to help CCA as our President.

Nate LAVOY - Vice president

Nate joins us in addition to his roles at Alpenglow Adventure Sport and Acadia Mountain Guides.

drew Northup - Secretary

An interest in photography brought Drew back to climbing around the same time CCA was founded—bringing to his awareness the community he knew must be here.

James Campbell - development coordinator

An original CCA board member, Jim was President during the purchase of Eagle Bluff. His love and stewardship of the Clifton climbing area continues by putting up new routes and replacing outdated climbing hardware.

KEVIN DUFRESNE- Trail development Coordinator

Kevin is a father of two, and works as a banking professional in risk management. He first found his love for climbing at Eagle Bluff in high school in the mid 90’s. When free time from work or family activities allow, you can find him working on new trails at Eagle Bluff and bouldering.

Ben VanderStouw - treasurer

Ben is an avid climber interested in new routing, replacing aging hardware, climbing history, and protecting Maine’s climbing resources.