Alex Lopez, who grew up in Bend, Oregon, and is now based in Oceanside, California, has been influenced by shapers like Ryan Loveless and Rich Pavel. He is now shaping boards that are ridden by notable surfers, including his partner, Leah Dawson, and Hawaii's Noa Mizuno.

While his father, surfing legend Gerry Lopez, did not force him into the surfing culture, Alex discovered the charm of surfing independently. This self-driven path led him to meet various individuals and ultimately deepened his perspective, allowing him to develop his own shaping philosophy and distinct board designs.