Boulder Climbing Community Welcomes Joshua Pollock as New Executive Director
BOULDER, CO – The Boulder Climbing Community (BCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joshua (Josh) Pollock as its new Executive Director, effective February 2026. Pollock brings a unique combination of nonprofit executive leadership experience and a 20-year track record of building relationships with land managers and climbers on the Front Range.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Josh to this position with the BCC,” says Tom Isaacson, Chair of the BCC Board of Directors. “Josh’s experience leading a nonprofit organization and building collaborative partnerships will be invaluable as we continue to deepen our impact along the Front Range and set the example for climbing stewardship nationwide,” notes Isaacson. “I know Josh well from his extensive work with the BCC on climber access issues in and around Clear Creek Canyon, among other places. What sets Josh apart is his experience at the intersection of stewardship, community engagement, and land manager relationships.”
“I’m honored to join the BCC, an organization that exemplifies community engagement to protect the places we recreate,” says Pollock. “The BCC’s commitment to having the best cared-for crags in the country resonates deeply with me. I look forward to working with our talented staff, dedicated board, and passionate community to expand our impact while staying true to our core mission.”
A Stewardship Leader and Relationship Builder
Pollock brings nearly a decade of executive nonprofit leadership experience from his tenure at Rocky Mountain Wild. During his time there, he served as Conservation Director and twice served as Executive Director.
Exemplifying his commitment to the climbing community, Pollock conceived of and directed the groundbreaking Climbing Area Development Mentorship Program at Narrow Gauge Slabs in Pine Valley Ranch Park, which opened in 2024. This innovative project brought together Jefferson County Parks & Open Space, the BCC, and the American Alpine Club to train 16 new route developers while establishing 20 pitches of climbing in partnership with a diverse set of local climbing affinity groups. The project earned Pollock both the Jefferson County Parks & Open Space 2025 Blue Spruce Conservation Award and the BCC’s own 2024 Pioneer Award – recognition that speaks to his ability to create win-win solutions for climbers and land managers alike.
“Josh understands firsthand the delicate balance between maintaining climbing access, mobilizing volunteers, and sustaining an organization," says outgoing Executive Director, Kate Beezley. “His collaborative approach and ability to build bridges between diverse stakeholder groups will be essential to the BCC’s ongoing engagement with federal, state, county, municipal, and private land managers across our region.”
In addition to his conservation and climbing development work, Pollock has served as a founding member and committee chair of the Jefferson County Parks & Open Space Fixed Hardware Review Committee since 2013, for which he was recognized as the Boulder Climbing Community’s highlighted volunteer in 2023. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder and brings additional experience as an outdoor educator, having worked with organizations including Outward Bound West and the Wilderness Education Association.
The BCC’s Next Chapter
Pollock’s vision for the BCC builds on the organization’s strong foundation while embracing new opportunities for impact. Pollock will officially begin his tenure in February 2026, following a transition period with outgoing Executive Director Kate Beezley, who announced her departure last fall after a decade of leadership with the organization.
“Kate has built something truly special here,” Pollock notes. “The growth from 90 bolt replacements per year to over 1,000, the expansion from a single part-time position to multiple full-time staff – these achievements reflect not just strong leadership but an incredibly engaged and supportive community. I’m excited to build on this momentum.”