Meet the Team
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Matthew Butler-Bugher (pronounced - Boofer) known as BooF has been climbing since 2004. He began in Metrorock Everett as a volunteer setter in 2007. Shortly after he picked up some desk shifts and soon after became the first manager of Metrorock. In 2014 Matthew moved to Vermont to help open and manage their Vermont location. After a decade there Boof returned east to his home state of Maine. In January 2025 he learned of the opening at Metrorock Newburyport and took over as the General Manager there.
When not climbing Boof can be found playing board games or DND, hiking and camping, or spending time with his partner Nicole and two kids Simone and Alistair
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Mike Veazey began climbing decades ago in Maine and has since traveled and climbed obsessively and extensively all over North America. In addition to being head routesetter in Newburyport, he is also in charge of outdoor staff training, and helps to run all of MetroRock's climbing competitions. To date, he has been a key part of setting/organizing/running more than 100 competitions at MetroRock and other venues. He has high-angle rescue training, is an AMGA certified climbing instructor and a USAC Certified routesetter. His climbing achievements include Fat Lady (5.13c) and First Ascent of Jack-in-the-box (5.12a R).
Veazey is a father of two, explorer, route developer, and adventurer who loves to share his passion of climbing (both indoors and out) with everyone.
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Jordan started bouldering at Metrorock Newbyuryport when he was 17 years old, and by 18 made the decision to apply for a job there. At age 20 he was given the opportunity to coach and found a real passion for his job. Since then, he has worked as a coach at both Metrorock Newburyport and Metrorock Vermont.
If you’re passionate about climbing and are interested in joining our team, you can learn more about positions and fill out an application on our careers page.