CKTH AMBASSADORS & XIIIG TEAM
CKTH Ambassador and XIIIG Team Rider, John Philbin, is a longtime friend of the program. He is also the inspiration for XIIIG's Holiday 2024 photo campaign — channeling his timeless role as Nathanial: one of the infamous “Ex-Presidents” from the original Point Break (shout out Patrick Swayze and #johnnyutahlives)
A fun-loving, globetrotting and longboarding citizen of the oceans: Slade has roots that extend from Costa Rica to South Africa and The Netherlands. He also has a commendable appreciation for the Great Paul Simon, a CKTH favorite
No stranger to hard work or staying loyal to a bigger vision, Justin is a former 400 meter All-American who personifies the phrase, Age Quod Agis, Latin for: “Do what you’re doing.” Much respect to Justin's Saint Velour label and big ups to his fellow Alpha Owls from Southern Connecticut State University's Track & Field Team
Josiah Baker-Connick is a self-taught board builder from Portland, Maine, where rugged coastlines and hard winters instill grit in everything—and everyone. A former tri-sport athlete, Josiah now channels his competitive edge into hot yoga, pickup basketball, golf, and chasing waves
Lawrence Hicks is originally from the Great State of New Jersey and now competes as a Jumper and Sprinter for the Alpha Owls of Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to college, he was a Two-time All-American and Two-time New Jersey State Champion. More recently, he was the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the week
The UK Native is a dedicated member of #tracknation: From his time training with the great Linford Christie to coaching athletes of all levels, including the University of St. Thomas Track Team
One of San Diego's Finest & Torchbearer for the XIIIG Team: Owen currently resides in Paris, France -- where he he continues his culinary studies
Shanice Carrington is an outpatient orthopedic / neurology therapist in New York. When she isn’t working, she is traveling for both cultural and culinary enrichment. Shanice also still holds the record in both shot put and discus at her high school (#tracknation stand up)
David hails from Toronto, Canada, and now lives in Berlin, Germany. As a continued student of the classics as well as modern technology, David brings unique perspective and mindfulness into his art making as well as living with gratitude
A long time resident of NYC, Erik now resides in Catskill, NY — where the Duluth, MN Native continues to create new works of his own in addition to managing Mott Projects: a growing community space for international creators