About Us
TerraSlate Inc. manufactures, prints, and designs waterproof paper substrates for a wide array of industries around the world. Our innovative, waterproof paper and printing solutions meet the demands of customers in almost every market segment, while our team consistently works to exceed customer expectations in each client interaction.
How Did We Get Here?
Kyle Ewing, founder and CEO of TerraSlate, started the business in 2014 with the idea that students traveling abroad needed a durable backup copy of their passports when traveling. He spent months with a team of chemical engineers researching and developing solutions for a paper stock that was waterproof, rip-proof, that also hold toner when printed. He spent months calling manufacturers and eventually connected with a company who had the capability to turn his idea into a product. Then he created a product called SOS Worldpass which was a backup copy of a passport printed on his newly created waterproof, rip-proof, and virtually indestructible paper.
The problem Kyle ran into was the market for the product did not exist. While Kyle was struggling to make the company a success, he received a call from a customer who had purchased four copies of the SOS Worldpass for his daughters. The customer asked to purchase a piece of the waterproof paper rather than a backup copy of a passport. At that point, Kyle had an epiphany that the product he was selling was waterproof paper and printing services rather than just backup copies of passports. Since that moment the company has expanded it services into selling printed restaurant menus, maps, field manuals, nautical charts, and selling blank paper.
Learn more about how TerraSlate was built as heard on How I Built This with Guy Raz.
Who We Serve
TerraSlate serves tens of thousands of customers across the globe with waterproof paper and printed products including customers in restaurants, hotel chains, agriculture, industrial, outdoor recreation, military, and dozens of other markets. Our customers include publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, private mom-and-pop operations, government, and non-profits to name a few.
How We Operate
TerraSlate has a strong track record of success with over 99% customer satisfaction - a metric measured and reviewed every week by the leadership team. Our customers choose us because we have a unique offering that includes:
- Waterproof paper and high-quality printing
- Free overnight shipping to anywhere in the USA
- Free worldwide priority shipping
- Professional, and expeditious customer service
- Antimicrobial, nanocoated printed products
- Industry-leading one-day turnaround times
- Recyclable products produced with wind and solar power
Our employees choose us because we are an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) run company where we drive toward our vision, live our Core Values, generate traction each week, and have a healthy team. Our team is focused on building long-term relationships with our customers to help them grow their businesses and meet their goals.
Meet the Team
Kyle Ewing: Chairman & CEO
Kyle is the founder and CEO of TerraSlate. He leads the company’s overall strategic direction and vision while engaging and maintaining the company’s big relationships. He is also the CEO and Founder of Big Island Honey Company. As a well-respected member of Denver’s entrepreneurial community, Kyle is a board member of the Denver Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and has been recognized as a Titan 100 in Colorado and Business Elite’s 40 under 40.
Ryan H. Smith: COO
Ryan is the COO of TerraSlate and is responsible for the sales, marketing, operations, and performance of the company. He is a seasoned operations and sales executive with a proven 25+ year track record of driving growth, profit, and innovation. Ryan started his career working for Fortune 500 companies and then transitioned into entrepreneurial roles serving in a variety of capacities, including sales, business development, operations, and leadership.
Tom Kapaun: Sales Manager
Tom has been with TerraSlate since 2023 in his current role. Prior to joining TerraSlate, Tom served in various customer-facing roles for 10 years at RJ Reynolds and graduated from Metro State University in Denver.
One thing you love about our team: How nimble TerraSlate is at providing accurate waterproof print and paper solutions to our customers with the fastest times in the print industry.
One thing you love about our customers: Their unwavering dedication to going above and beyond for their customers to create a safe environment while delivering high-quality meals, experiences, and materials tailored to their customers' needs. Their resilience and commitment inspire us to keep pushing boundaries alongside them.
Mark Ruiz: Account Manager
Mark has served in various roles at TerraSlate since 2023, from production to account management on our sales and customer success team. Prior to TerraSlate, Mark worked as a chef for 15 years at various restaurants across Denver.
One thing you love about our team: Everyone works hard to exceed customer expectations.
One thing you love about our customers: Our customers are always very grateful and love our printed products.
Ian Gindhart, Account Manager
Ian graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in marketing and management and previously worked as a Sales District Leader at PepsiCo for two years, driving sales and margin improvement across his district.
One thing Ian loves about the team: How his fellow TerraSquad team members are always there to support each other and are committed to providing best-in-class service to their amazing customers. He also really enjoys learning about the different ways customers use TerraSlate across a wide variety of industries, where they trust the products to every day.
Bailey Pixton, Graphic Designer Manager
Bailey joined TerraSlate in 2025, having previously worked at academic institutions such as Colorado Mesa University and the University of Colorado Denver.
One thing you love about your team: I love that our team is made up of uniquely talented individuals who each bring something special to the table. We rely on one another’s strengths and collaborate seamlessly to achieve success, not just for the company, but for our customers as well. There’s a real sense of unity and shared purpose in everything we do.
One thing you love about our customers: I love that our customers share in the pride we take in our work. They trust us to deliver top-tier design and print solutions, and it’s truly rewarding to collaborate with them to create materials that elevate their own businesses. There’s nothing better than seeing our customers excited about the final product and knowing we helped bring their vision to life.
Steven Peralta Cornejo, Graphic Designer
Steven joined TerraSlate in 2024, having joined the company after working in graphic design for American Equity, an insurance services provider.
One thing you love about your team: I love that our team rallies behind one another to support our company's mission. We all have different responsibilities, but our roles are intertwined in that we all contribute to serving our customers.
One thing you love about our customers: I love that our customers trust TerraSlate from our initial launch in 2014 through our continued expansion, serving new customers and industries. I am honored that loyalty and dedication are what we receive from our customers!
Luke Bosick, Graphic Designer
Luke joined TerraSlate in 2024, having previously worked for consumer packaged goods companies, including Red Bull and Total Quality Logistics.
One thing you love about your team: I love that our team has a strong commitment to helping one another and working through opportunities together.
One thing you love about our customers: I love the motivation and dedication of TerraSlate’s clientele. They are hard working business owners who want the best for their employees, customers, and famlies. It's amazing to see!
Our Why
Our team is passionate and proud of the work we do supporting customers across the globe. We want to help our partners grow their businesses with printed items in a digital world. One of our proud accomplishments was our support for the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a world-famous cultural festival that takes place annually in Venice. TerraSlate’s paper was used in support of an exhibit by Aboriginal artist Archie Moore on the impact of colonialism on Indigenous populations.
What’s Next?
As we continue to grow and evolve, this certification empowers us to better serve our customers and deliver products that exceed expectations in quality and consistency.
