Our Team.
We believe that Climbing, Yoga and Fitness present opportunities to transform lives and change the world for the better.
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We value Curiosity, Courage, Community, Knowledge and Stewardship and our team reflects those values.

Jenny Compas
COO, Co-Owner
The heart and soul of Contact Climbing and Yoga Via, Jenny is the secret sauce behind our community driven mission. With a passion for wellness that ignited during her early days of climbing and yoga back in 2007, Jenny now flexes her expertise as our Chief Operating Officer. In 2014 Jenny and her husband Jeff moved to St. George, lured by the promise of endless outdoor climbing and the camaraderie of indoor climbing scene. That's when the dream of Contact took flight!

Jeff Compas
CEO, CO-Owner
Jeff is the mastermind behind the scenes. Jeff handles all things financial and IT with a firm will and a knack for finding solutions where others see roadblocks. From drafting mountains of paperwork for the SBA and banks to securing permits and negotiating with contractors, Jeff's can-do spirit helped see Contact from dream to reality. Jeff's persistence and vision are woven into every element of Contact!

Brian Teaters
Head Routesetter & Program Director
From the heart of Wisconsin to the cliffs of Utah, Bryan brought his dream to life right here at Contact. With a degree in Outdoor Recreation from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a passion for rock climbing, he dedicates each day to creating unforgettable climbing experiences for the community. Bryan isn’t just a route setter; he’s an architect of adventure!

Savanah Hartness
Front Desk Manager & Social Media
Savanah began her journey at Contact in 2021 determined to spend as much time here as possible. Through sheer willpower and determination, she climbed her way to becoming Front Desk Manager in 2024. She runs the front desk with the spirit and power of that same determination. When she's not helping Contact to thrive, you'll find her hitting the trails or capturing every moment with her two loyal dog sidekicks.

Melissa Christensen
Yoga Via Manager & Teacher Trainer
From her very first yoga class, Melissa was captivated by the depth of yoga and it's philosophies, igniting her on a journey of over 10,000 hours of teaching and training since 2007. She specializes in Yin Yoga and you'll often find her flying around the US training new students in her favorite practice. She's grateful every day to be able to share this transformative practice with others. And eternally grateful for biggest supporter, her husband of over 29 years and fellow yogi John.

Cameron Preston
Retail Manager
When it comes to climbing gear, Cameron is the go-to-guy for all things ropes, cams and chalk. He ensures that all of your favorite equipment and supplies are readily available. When he's not guiding gear selections, you'll find him tackling long trad routes all around Southern Utah.

Joseph Henderson
Facilities Manager

Autumn Weinheimer
Head Coach