Our People
John Augst
Owner/President
Throughout his whole life, John has had a passion for experiences. Whether Heli-Skiing in Alaska, whitewater rafting down the Snake River or taking dance lessons for his wedding, he has always believed in the impact experiences have on creating lasting memories. He and his team work together every day to make sure that their customers are too creating these lifelong memories through Cloud 9 experiences. After receiving a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, John moved to Pinehurst, NC where he pursued his dream of playing on the PGA Tour. After 4 years of competing on the mini-tours he stepped away from professional golf and moved back to Colorado where he founded Cloud 9 Living. He currently lives just outside of Boulder with his wife Lindsey, son Nathan and golden retriever Murphy.
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Born In:
Fairfax, VA -
Reading:
The Dream Manager / POWDER Magazine / Golf Week -
Watching:
CNBC, Movies -
Listening:
A little bit of everything -
Hobbies:
Golf, Skiing, Traveling -
Favorite Experience:
Drive a Stock Car
Bobby Augst
Executive Vice-President
After graduating Magna Cum-Laude from University of San Diego School of Law, Bobby worked as a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego for 3 years. His passion for experiences led him back to Colorado where he joined the Cloud 9 team. His primary responsibilities include managing the company's database marketing and PR programs as well as overseeing our Supplier division. Bobby received a B.S in Business Administration from the University of Colorado and currently lives in Golden with his wife Heather and golden retriever Khuno.
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Born In:
Fairfax, VA -
Reading:
Clan of the Cave Bears -
Watching:
Revenge of The Nerds -
Listening:
Ipod shuffle – techno, reggae, old school hip hop, rock, etc… -
Hobbies:
Skiing, surfing, biking, traveling, having fun with my wife and dog Khuno -
Favorite Experience:
Fighter Pilot for a Day
Daniel Begg
VP of Customer Experience
Daniel was Cloud 9 Living's first employee and has done a bit of everything during his time here. In his current role as VP of Customer Experience, Daniel is responsible for managing our team of Experience Consultants, helping develop our back end technology and making sure that all of our customers are happy. He also spearheads our corporate culture to ensure we are always "keeping it fresh." Daniel received a B.S. in Small Business Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado.
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Born In:
Montclair, NJ -
Reading:
Sailing Alone Around the World, by Joshua Slocum -
Watching:
Damages on NetFlix -
Listening:
Anything that makes you move -
Hobbies:
Guitar, Bouldering, Golfing, Skiing, Oil Painting, Sailing -
Favorite Experience:
Paragliding
Laura Bischoff
Experience Coordinator
After receiving her degree from the Westmount College, Laura wanted to find a job where her passion for travel and adventure would be utilized. Since joining the Cloud 9 Team in early 2011, this passion combined with her desire to “experience life to the fullest” has made her a great fit and enabled her to quickly learn our customer service philosophies. As a soft spoken Colorado native, Laura is very diligent with her work and will always go the extra mile to make sure our customers have the best experience from start to finish.
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Born In:
Boulder, CO -
Reading:
The Irresistible Revolution, Hunger Games, magazines -
Watching:
Travel Channel, Cake Boss, Gilmore Girls, Battlestar -
Listening:
Xavier Rudd, Avett Brothers, Less Than Jake…a bit of everything -
Hobbies:
Traveling, Hiking, Camping, Tennis, Frisbee -
Favorite Experience:
Dig This!, Skydiving
Lindsay Koch
Experience Consultant
Lindsay’s passion for creating memories for others stems from her personal experiences during her travels where she learned the importance of having your dreams come true. After receiving her degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, Lindsay moved to Boulder so that she could combine work with her love for adventure and outdoor activities. She is one of the cheerful voices on the other end of the phone and will always go the extra mile to make sure your dreams come true.
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Born In:
Boone, North Carolina -
Reading:
Novels mostly, currently reading Water for Elephants -
Watching:
Movies -
Listening:
Avett Brothers, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, Elephant Revival -
Hobbies:
Soccer, Hiking, Camping, Snowboarding, Traveling -
Favorite Experience:
Bridge to Nowhere Bungee Jump
Acacia Littrell
Sr. Experience Consultant
Originally from Lexington, KY, Acacia moved to Boulder, CO in 2009 shortly after returning to the US from working in Sevilla, Spain for a year as a travel guide. She may be the most positive and friendliest person you will ever come across, and will take it upon herself to ensure you have the best experience possible. She is an avid cyclist and has led group hikes up Pikes Peak. Acacia received a B.A. in Communications from Lee University.
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Born In:
Lexington, Kentucky…. Go Wildcats!! -
Reading:
Any travel magazine - favorite Conde Nast Traveler -
Watching:
Top Chef, Travel Channel & College Basketball -
Listening:
A little bit of everything -
Hobbies:
Cycling, Hiking, & Traveling -
Favorite Experience:
Tandem Hang Gliding
Justin Morant
Director Of Web Development
Justin's official title is Lead Software Engineer, meaning he is responsible for turning all of our ideas for the website and database into a reality and making sure everything is working properly. Unofficially, Justin is the "I.T. Guy", meaning we assume we can fix anything technology related ie. the website, printer, phone system etc. We are pretty sure he would like to disown this title. Justin received a B.S. in Computer Science from Bucknell University and lives in Boulder, CO.
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Born In:
Albany, NY -
Reading:
Skiing Magazine -
Watching:
Family Guy, American Dad, Various Movies -
Listening:
The New Deal, Smashing Pumpkins, STS9, Anything 80's -
Hobbies:
Skiing, Climbing, Biking, Hiking, Concerts -
Favorite Experience:
Dinner In The Sky
Matt O'Rourke
Online Marketing Manager
After spending 3 days in Colorado when he was 16 years old, Matt knew that one day he would live here. After receiving his MBA from Sam Houston State in 2008, Matt made the move to Colorado and began working for an online marketing agency for a couple years. In early 2010, Matt joined Cloud 9 and quickly established himself as a key person in our online marketing efforts. He spends his free time in the mountains and loves to brew his own beer.
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Born In:
St. Louis, MO -
Reading:
Rock & Ice Magazine. Outside Magazine. Various SEO, Tech, & Sports blogs. -
Watching:
Sports. Top Chef. FX Original Series -
Listening:
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals. Radiohead. Bob Dylan. Anything new. All the classics -
Hobbies:
Mountaineering. Camping. Hiking. Soccer. Live Music. Homebrewing. -
Favorite Experience:
Ultimate Exotic Car Racing
Lindsey Weller
Account Manager
As our only Colorado native, Lindsey joined the Cloud 9 team in mid 2009 after spending a few years in the music industry organizing concerts and events. On her cover letter, she said “…my heart jumped. I can’t imagine a better position than helping people to create lifelong memories!” This excitement and passion is evident every day in her work and has made her a tremendous asset to the company. Lindsey received a B.S. in Music at the University of Colorado in Denver.
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Born In:
Fort Collins, CO -
Reading:
The Onion, Rolling Stone Magazine, Denver Westword -
Watching:
The Travel Channel, Comedy Central -
Listening:
Too much to narrow it down. Indie Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz, Alt Country, Blues, Pop, Classical, Soul, etc. -
Hobbies:
Concerts and Music Festivals, Skiing, Hiking -
Favorite Experience:
The Heist