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Our Team

In the climbing industry, good products aren’t made by magic. Nicros’ products – both climbing walls and handholds – are the result of great people working hard, working thoughtfully, and above all working together.  At Nicros, our most valuable resource lies within our talented team of employees.



Nate Postma

President

Nate has more than 20 years of experience in the design, construction, and operations of artificial climbing walls. He is a founding member of the Climbing Gym Association (CGA) the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) and a past board member for the Climbing Wall Industry Group (CWIG). Nate owns and operates several large commercial climbing gyms and has been an avid climber for more than 25 years.



Pam Postma

Vice President

Starting in 1979, Pam formerly worked in administration and accounting for Midwest Great Dane Trailers. Pam married her high school sweetheart, Nate, in 1981 and was introduced to climbing later that year at a time when you didn’t really see women on the rock. Pam traveled from the east coast to the west coast climbing everything and trying to keep up with Nate. She participated in numerous local and national competitions meeting great people in the climbing industry. Climbing became the way of life. In 1995, Pam left her career of sixteen years with Midwest Great Dane Trailers to help with the birth of Nicros, her husband’s dream.


 

Corrin Anderson
Office Manager

Corrin has worked in the outdoor recreation industry since 2013, with an emphasis on climbing, cycling, and skiing. She strives for growth and refinement, with a keen eye for organization and process improvement in the workplace. In her spare time, Corrin enjoys learning languages, reading, and spending time outdoors with her dogs.



Richard Thorne

Shop Captain

“This is the voyage of Nicros. Its mission: to seek out quality, precision, and accuracy; to boldly go where no Climbing Company has gone before.” Shop Captain Richard E. Thorne 



Ian Schmidt

Project Manager

Ian graduated from North Dakota State University in 2018 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He decided to pursue this position to combine his passion for rock climbing with his career path. Ian brings his expertise in design and manufacturing, as well as knowledge of the climbing industry to Nicros. You can find him climbing anywhere from the local crags of the midwest, to across the country.


 


Miguel Angel

Production

Miguel joined Nicros in 2021. He brings his excitement to work into the shop where he loves to work with an excellent team of co-workers. He likes spending time with family and friends and anything outdoors from fishing, hiking, being on the lake, and taking the dog to the park. 



Greg Schneider

Accounting

 



Chase Kasel
Production

Prior to Nicros, Chase spent seven years working in product design along with research and development. From beginning his education, he wanted to pair something he loved with his daily work. 

Chase has a passion for climbing, photography, and writing/playing music with his band.



Alex Birchard
Production

Artist and climber.


Mason Engler
Production

Joining our team with a dynamic blend of experience and enthusiasm, Mason brings a rich background in carpentry, customer service, and route-setting. Educated at North Dakota State University, where he specialized in Sport Management, Mason has since applied his knowledge to creating volumes and helping out with wall installations. A natural problem-solver on and off the rock, Mason discovered his passion for climbing during his freshman year of college and has continued pushing his abilities’ boundaries. His dedication to scale new heights is mirrored in his professional journey, making him a valuable addition to our crew. Whether conquering challenging routes or leveraging his skills to elevate Nicros’ mission to perfect its craft, Mason exemplifies the spirit of adventure that lies at the heart of our company culture.


Kate Skalicky
Graphic Design, Social Media, & Marketing

Kate joined Nicros in 2023 after graduating from Macalester College.

Growing up in the Ozarks, Kate was raised on hiking trails and float trips. In her free time, she’s exploring Minnesota, discovering new music, visiting antique stores, doodling, and printmaking.