Keith Austin
KCF Executive Director
Keith led the Keep Climbing Foundation as the Executive Director as the foundation was first gaining momentum. His efforts contributed to the foundation raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for children’s health and our military through fundraising events all over the Americas. Under his leadership, the foundation won the St. Jude New Event of the Year award and debuted a documentary film, Keep Climbing, that was nominated for a film festival.
As an outdoor product consultant, he works with clients to develop and field test innovative products. His product experience kicked off while developing innovative gear for YETI years ago. He combines his passion for the outdoors, his business acumen of working with executives developing financial and business strategy, and his experience developing products to serve clients and help children in need. He has an MBA from University of New Mexico.