The Team
Ed AndersonCreative Director
Ed Anderson’s career in the outdoor space has forever been evolving. After years of acclaim painting and publishing journals, the relationships have catapulted an international footprint based in Idaho. As the creative director for West Mountain Drifters, his graphic design has extended to a great client base and built the foundation for a booking showroom in McCall. Drift West began as a Spartan trailer in 2021 during the crush of Covid. It has spawned mobile showrooms traveling the country and the first permanent location opened in 2022. It has become the conduit between a network of guides, outfitters, lodges, and outdoor brands. Meanwhile, his guiding for Table Mountain Outfitters and McCall Angler, have spawned No Business Lodge, Silver Peak Ranch, and Florida Fish Camp as anchors for the outdoor experience.
Suzann CristBrand Manager | Art Director
A seasoned graphic designer, illustrator and creative professional, Suzann’s work emphasizes both the brand and mission of clients ranging from Simms to the University of Chicago. Her design specialties include brand development, exhibit design, trade show and POP, advertising, photography, package design, and product design.
Brooks BeattyVideographer | Photographer
Sometimes he holds a camera, and sometimes he holds a fish. Brooks found an unknown passion in capturing moments through his love of fishing and the outdoors. It has taken him to some beautiful places and given him the chance to meet many incredible people. Brooks has been filming in the South and the Northwest recently for Jackson Kayak, NRS and Seaguar.
Maison MorganCreative Assistant | Logistics
Raised in Oregon, Maison is our “get it done” person, tackling anything from apparel decoration and order fulfillment to trailer shuttling. A talented song writer and singer, avid hunter and fisher, Maison enjoys the wild life in Idaho.
Josh RoperPhotographer
Joshua Roper is a professional photographer, and videographer based in Boise, Idaho. In his early twenties he started his first adventure by accepting a job on a commercial crab fishing boat in the Bering Sea of Alaska. For years he worked seasonally fishing for crab, salmon, halibut, cod and herring all over this dramatically expansive state. Taking his camera gear with him aboard the different vessels he worked on in Alaska gave Joshua a unique opportunity to photograph the Alaskan fishing industry from an intimate perspective.
Will BalesFilmmaker
Will Bales is a filmmaker and adventure photographer based out of Boise, Idaho. He specializes in lifestyle/commercial photography and high end digital cinema with an emphasis on creating authentic content.