Experience: Over 5,000 jumps
Certifications: USPA certified
Defining Early Experiences: Cliff jumping
Core Values: Integrity, persistence, respect
Community Impact: Helping people overcome their fears
Growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jake was a natural athlete with a competitive streak, excelling in sports like baseball, football, and track. His childhood love for cliff jumping taught him resilience and the courage to face challenges head-on—lessons he carried into skydiving. With 5,000 jumps and a passion for all aspects of running a drop zone, Jake believes in the power of community and the joy of pushing limits.
Experience: Over 6,000 jumps
Certifications: USPA certified
Defining Early Experiences: BASE jumping
Core Values: Overcoming your fears
Community Impact: One jump can change a person’s life
Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Luke’s dream of BASE jumping began at 14 after watching a video online. He dedicated himself to achieving that goal, earning his skydiving license and amassing over 6,000 jumps. For Luke, the best part of running a drop zone is witnessing the transformation in those who take the leap. His motto, “GO ALL IN,” reflects his belief in embracing life’s opportunities with full commitment.
Experience: Over 8,500 jumps
Certifications: USPA certified
Defining Early Experiences: A pre-YouTube era skydiving video obsession
As a child, Jake Carlow grew up in Washington exploring the outdoors and growing his passion for adventure. His passion for aviation and parachutes began in Florida in 2003 when his family moved across the country to the Tampa Bay area. The funny part of Jake’s story is he didn’t turn 18 for four more years, so he spent his time out of school saving money, packing parachutes and watching videos of Skydiving and BASE Jumping with his good buddy Dan (YouTube wasn’t even a thing yet!!). Then, in 2007, the local skydiving dropzone was the proud recipient of four years of Jake’s hard earned savings and he jumped from a plane for the first time… and never looked back.
Skydives: 2300+
BASE Jumps: 425+
USPA License: D-34571
Certifications: FAA, USPA Certified
Kyle’s skydiving journey started in 2012 when a friend suggested he try packing parachutes. One jump was all it took—he was hooked. Since then, he’s become a tandem instructor, wingsuit flyer, BASE jumper, and professional pilot.
Skydives: 100
USPA License: B-54536
Experience: 5+ years packing, gear manufacturing with Velocity Sports Equipment
A Central Oregon local, I fell in love with skydiving while restarting my life in my 30s. After trying bungee jumping, I figured jumping from a plane was the next step—once my parachute opened, I was hooked.
Beyond skydiving, I’m passionate about aviation. I volunteer teaching WWII history and aircraft mechanics, am learning to fly hot air balloons, and dream of earning my private pilot’s license.
At Skydive Bend, we’re built on a foundation of safety and exceptional customer service. Safety always comes first—above everything else. We maintain rigorous equipment and aircraft safety standards and carefully select team members who bring both expertise and a positive attitude. This commitment ensures a secure and welcoming experience for every guest.
