Destiny Powered Parachutes was founded by sole company owner John Rivers. Using connections from his background in NASCAR Winston Cup auto racing, Rivers designed a sturdy carriage using crashworthy concepts from the racing world. His goal was to provide a higher level of comfort and safety in the carriage than he saw in other brands. A company of 15 employees expected to grow to 20 during 2001, Destiny taps its Michigan-based community for many retired auto workers who are rich in knowledge about machining and parts fabrication. Hiring has been furious with the company growing from 2 employees to 15 in just 2 years.
Began operating circa 2000, in Three Rivers, Michigan.