Our Team
Meet Our Crew
Get To Know Our Dedicated Staff
At Skydive St. Louis we hire the best! Each of our tandem instructors is USPA certified, thoroughly trained, and experienced. We are committed to creating an unforgettable skydiving experience for every customer!
Jake Strain
OWNER
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jake Strain has around 5000 jumps and loves all aspects of running a DZ.
His parents worked hard and by example instilled in Jake the values of integrity, respect, persistence, and love. He has carried those lessons into his personal and professional life and believes you should hold your family and friends near.
Jake was a sports fiend from the word “go”. Competitive by nature, he played baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and ran track through high school. Being in the “zone” is what he loves most about sports. His other favorite past-time as a child was jumping off the cliffs by the many lakes the family visited while camping around Oklahoma. If there is a defining childhood moment, it would be his technique for getting off any cliff that scared him. He would count to three and just go! Sounds a lot like BASE!
Luke Church
OWNER
Luke Church grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. When he was fourteen, he saw a BASE jump video on the internet and knew that was what he wanted to do. With more than 6000 jumps he has found skydiving to be as exciting as Base jumping.
Luke’s favorite part of owning a drop zone is the people that come to skydive. He understands that one jump can change a person’s whole life. Watching people overcome their fears and being really tuned into the moment never gets old. Every person who comes to skydive has a story, and they all leave the DZ changed in profound ways. The opportunity to share his passion with everyone reminds him why his motto about life is GO ALL IN!
Noah Bogard
What is your primary role at the DZ?
Tandem Instructor
How many jumps do you have?
4000
What is your USPA License Number?
D-37153
What led you to pursue your skydiving license?
When I was a kid I used to watch skydiving on the X-Games, and always said I wanted to try that. When I was 24 I finally got my chance. Before my feet touched the ground I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. 3 years later I am introducing people to my AMAZING world!
What is your most memorable skydive?
The first time I hooked someone to me as a tandem instructor, I had every emotion running through me, from scared to super excited!
Evan Shukers
What is your primary role at the DZ?
Parachute Packer & Tandem Instructor
How many jumps do you have?
2000
What is your USPA License Number?
D-40870
What led you to pursue your skydiving license?
The fun and joy of freefall I discovered when making my first skydive with my brother. I love jumping with my friends and family. There is nothing else quite like it!
What’s the most memorable skydive you’ve made?
The weekend I completed skydiving license and then getting to jump with all my friends on a formation skydive.
Brooke Brown
What is your primary roles at the DZ?
Senior parachute rigger
What is your USPA License Number & Ratings:?
C-44448, FAA Certified Senior rigger
How many jumps do you have?
620
How many years have you been in the sport?
13
What’s the most memorable skydive you’ve ever made?
Flying outside video for my mothers first jump.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about jumping for the first time?
Leave all of your worries in the airplane it will be an experience of a lifetime.
Matt "Shaggy" Martin
What are your primary roles at the DZ?
Parachute packer, video editor, maintenance man
How many jumps do you have?
10
How many years have you been in the sport?
2
Eric Peter
What are your primary roles at the DZ?
Office manager
What is your USPA License Number & Ratings?
C-46984
How many jumps do you have?
300
What’s the most memorable skydive you’ve ever made?
Most memorable was the Fairmont Racetrack opening jump.
