Team

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Alex Matisse, CEO/Co-Founder

Sarah W says, "Truly, he'd rather be fishing."

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Amanda Hollomon-Cook, Design Studio Manager

Erin says, “I can’t not gush about Amanda’s personal body of work. I love talking to Amanda about their practice and how it is constantly evolving. They approach everything with inquisitiveness and confidence. Each sculptural piece feels like a unique living being you want to get to know better.

Olivia Shealey, Forming Generalist

Dan says, "Olivia likes to think of her relationship with the Ram press as a girl and her dragon."

Jerome Williams, Glazing Generalist

Rhonda says, "Jerome is a great team player, hard worker, and also good with multi-tasking. We have an awesome glaze team and I couldn't ask for a better one."

JaQuan La Pierre, Forming Generalist

Sterling says, "JaQuan's love of his mother is only outdone by the overwhelming joy his children bring him."

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John Vigeland, CFO/COO/Co-Founder

Alex says, “Our path winds steeper and deeper into the unknown; John’s our moral compass, always pointing north.”

Kyle Crowder, Glaze Chemist/Kiln Lead

Thomas says, "Kyle’s skill set and passion for these skills are as well rounded as an East Fork Mug."

Connie Matisse, CCO/CMO/Co-Founder

John says, “Connie is a role-model everyone should look to: she's brimming with real self-assurance, has the courage of her convictions to speak and do what is right, and is generous in a way that flows naturally from thoughtful compassion.”

Erin Hawley, Brand Manager

McKenzie says, "Erin always has cute clogs on and is an expert color blocker with her outfits. She loves kittens, football, and is actually probably the best cook at East Fork."

Corey Reid, Director of Marketing Operations

Sara M says, “Corey has a big personality and an exquisite taste in film. He knows the greatest movie of all time like the back of his hand!”

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Dan Segal, Facilities Manager

Matt says, “I’'m truly envious of the rack on his truck, his craftsmanship exudes class!"

Nicole Johnson, Forming Generalist

JaQuan says, "Nicole is straight forward and can be quiet at times. She is always willing to give a helping hand to someone in need."

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Thomas Cook, Lead Accountant

Cierra says, ”Our dear bookkeeper // He's working on spreadsheets but // Dreams of sourdough."

Joanna Kolton, Executive Coordinator

Amanda says, "Jo comes from Chicago, I wonder if she has seen Monument with Standing Beast?"

Cierra Bateman, Forming Lead

Max says, "Cierra really loves her pet cat, but she isn't annoying about it or anything. She's great. Cierra, not the cat. probably the cat too though."

Nicole Lissenden, Graphic Designer

Connie says, "Nicole can make an arrest warrant look good on paper, and she's got great hair."

Savannah Devore, Director of Customer Experience

Zoe says, “Savannah can turn a thunderstorm into a pool party.”

Rhonda Foster-Frederick, Glaze Generalist

Luc says, "Rhonda appears to be equally confident standing out from a crowd and going with the flow. A fun loving lady and caring mama, Rhonda is an exemplary portrait of a quality human being."

Trey Williams, Jigger Operations

Daniel says, "Trey has really put focused attention into our small Ram Press. I think it's a lucky machine and is in great hands."

Matt Rudloff, Mold Maker

Jessie says, "Matt is so easy to work with and he picks up new things very quickly. I also think if you asked him nicely, he would be able to give you a run- down of all three Mad Max movies from the 80s."

Zoe Dadian, Director of Retail Operations

Kyle says, "Zoe is like a =iferror formula, she sees a problem and fixes it up nice."

Richard Greathouse, Fullfillment Manager

Corey says, "Richard is as good at shipping as Anthony Davis is at playing basketball."

McKenzie Toma, Creative-Marketing Team

Anne says, "In one poem McKenzie wrote, she describes a nice day saying 'it seems like everyone would give each other a bite of their sandwich.' McKenzie offers a bite in a world of too-small sandwiches."

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Max Adams, Glaze Lead

Connie says, "Max is like a nesting doll that looks like Max on the outside (big doll) and then inside contains animals that look familiar but you can’t really place, then you get to the innermost doll and it’s Max again, holding two mirrors so that there are an infinite number of Maxes. You realize the joke’s on you."

Tony Pearson, Glaze Generalist

Talea says, "Tony is smooth and cool. He will talk you off a ledge and offer you a refreshing cool smoothie. Great uplifter to our glazing team. Keeping it real everyday by giving his best personally and professionally."

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Jesse Reinerth, Mold Shop Manager

Corey says, "Queen of the Ram Press // The Master of the plaster // But a better friend."

Sara Melosh, Glazing Generalist

Jeff Linton says, "Now there’s a person who knows a Coleoptera from an Ensifera!"

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Sarah Walters, Lead Sales Associate

McKenzie says, "Aside from being a very talented seamstress, Sarah is beloved among so many of our customers (and staff too) for her helpful and sweet nature."

Diana VanRooy, Director of E-Commerce

Connie says, "Diana speaks mostly in acronyms and JavaScript, but with such joy and conviction, you'd think you're at a symphony."

Jeff Linton, Forming Lead

Julia says, "Second only to the Goldblum variety, Jeff could probably win a game of Jeopardy if the categories were improv comedy, Brazilian jiujitsu and parenting."

Jasmin Hughes, Atlanta Sales Associate

Sarah K says, "Jasmin is an actual ray of sunshine! I think that's why she is so good at keeping plants alive."

Kirby Wolf, Asheville Store Manager

Marissa says, "Kirby is incredibly warm and vivacious, and anyone who is around her feels her kind heart radiating from the inside out. She also has a killer fashion sense and a fabulous eye."

Randolph Dexter, Fulfillment Team Member

Kirby says, "I don't think I've met anyone as dedicated and passionate as Randolph, I mean he has seen Phish live 49 times."

Julia True, Jigger Operations

Cierra says, "Julia brings so much brightness and color to the jigger team. She is knowledgeable in all things nerdy, and is solidly on Team Face Cat (because can you imagine what kind of mayhem a dog with hands could cause?!)"

Whitney Ott, Photographer

Annie says, "Whitney has an incredible talent for making light appear to be a tangible element to work with. And she can make a potato chip look like a gorgeous piece of art!"

Annie Bourgeois, Asheville Sales Associate

Emily says, "Annie has a great last name, a very great sense of style, and a big heart. She's lived all over the country but it seems like she's found her groove here in Asheville. She's already actively involved in the community as a volunteer at the Literary Council! How cool is that?"

Marissa Schneider, Customer Care

Luna says, "Marissa is such a sweet and welcoming person, she has the kind of smile that makes you feel like you could share secrets with her without even knowing her."

Cassandra Frederick, Jigger Operations

Erin S says, "Cassandra is a true gem. Multifaceted in every way, her kindness, humor and compassion reflect the underlying symmetry of her person!"

Molly Webb, Store Manager, Atlanta

Sarah K says, "Molly is kind, fun, and unafraid to ask for help...the best kind of leader! (& oh boy is her red hair iconic.)"

Sterling Inman, Glaze Generalist

Marissa says, "Sterling's positive energy is radiant--people flock to him like a moth to light. He keeps everyone laughing and his affinity for a life well-lived is contagious. You can't help but smile around him!"

Mike Ball, Fulfillment Assistant

Randolph says, "The world would be a better place if we all strived a little bit more to be like Mike. Max, the dog, approves of this message."

Erin Silva, Director of Culture

Diana says, "Erin is optimism in the face of adversity personified! She makes seemingly mundane meetings feel like arts & crafts at summer camp."

Luc Gay, Glaze Generalist

Mike says, "I knew Luc was a glaze wrangler the first time I met them. They keep their head down, the glaze beautiful, and lunch conversation lively."

Daniel Vuono, Director of Production

Erin says, "Daniel has a doppelgänger and it's Tom Cruise."

DJ Ayers, Quality Control Associate

Calla says, "Daniel is a conscientious and nice guy. He's so friendly and is good at asking everyone interesting questions!"

Eva Humphrey, Inventory Forecaster Analyst

Zoe says, ""There's nothing Eva cant do. She'll run a 50 mile marathon for fun on Sunday and then come in Monday to create a spreadsheet with so much beauty and structure it resembles the Taj Mahal."

Talea Gormican, Glazing Generalist

DJ says, "Talea is always kiln it and never looks glazed and confused. She always brings a warm and positive energy."

Calla Coady, Forming Generalist

Zoe says, "Calla is the type of person that would spend two days baking you a birthday cake. It would be a masterpiece."

Donna Casellas, Atlanta Sales Associate

Jasmin says, "Donna is friendly and welcoming to everyone that comes in!"

Emilja Tokarski, Forming Generalist

Dan S says, "The only thing that could compare to Emilja's love for her pooch, Hazel, is her love for hoggin' it down a country road on her Harley. She is true badass with a real big heart."

Sarah Kennedy, Lead Sales Associate, Atlanta

Donna says, "Sarah is kind and thoughtful. There is a quiet repose about Sarah which reminds me of a prayer plant, which opens during the day, capturing the sun's rays, then with the dusk restores itself/herself to be engaging and fully present all over again."