THE PEOPLE
Meet The Team
Cotapaxi is a family-built business. The relationships that define us start with the people who show up every day.
Founder & President
Carl Lipe
Carl founded Cotapaxi in 2001 on the belief that relationships matter more than transactions. Twenty-five years later, he still personally oversees every major client relationship and sets the standard for how the team operates.
MEET CARL
Vice President
Chris Lipe
Chris brings a sharp eye for product development and client strategy. He works closely with clients to translate brand goals into merchandise programs that perform, and builds the internal systems that keep Cotapaxi running at a high level.
MEET CHRIS