Co-founder / CEO

With a breadth of relationship building and business development experience, Becky is the thread that connects designers, architects, and production partners at Make West.

Co-founder / COO

With a keen eye for detail, Grant leads project management and operations efforts at Make West. Grant's fine arts background informs his production and design expertise. as well as his ability to conceptualize creative ideas for clients.

Co-founder / CPO

John's background in industrial design, signage, and experiential design informs his work as Chief Production Officer. If you have an idea, John will figure out how to draw it, build it and install it.

Chief Innovation Officer

Dexter brings a decade of experience in the signage industry to the Make West team, pairing deep technical expertise with a passion for emerging technologies, including advanced materials, 3D printing, and automation. He champions the industry through advocacy and leadership—earning recognition as a 2019 International Sign Association Elite member, serving as a Director of the Colorado Sign Association, and contributing amicus briefs on signage matters before the Supreme Court.

Chief of Print Production

Tory began working in professional photo labs in high school. With over 45 years of imaging experience spanning from traditional photo labs to every iteration of digital imaging, Tory has the expertise to make your images spectacular and colors spot-on.

Business Development and Sales Manager

After a decade in the art industry, Libby joins the Make West team with with a unique blend of business acumen and creative insight, fueled by a passion for the dynamic built environment. As Business Development and Sales Manager, she connects clients, designers, and partners to turn inspired ideas into beautifully executed spaces.

Experiential Design Director

Amanda is a multi-disciplinary designer with a background in landscape and interior architecture, as well as experiential graphic design and engineering. WIth an eye for the details, while also keeping the big picture in focus, Amanda is an expert in translating brand stories to physical spaces. Amanda serves as Co-chair for the Denver chapter of the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD).

Senior Experiential Designer

Aaron approaches complex design projects with curiosity and care, guiding ideas from early concepts to finished work. From placemaking and wayfinding to print and web, he designs across mediums and scales with intention. With a background in project management and writing, Aaron brings both structure and storytelling to the Make West team.

Senior Experiential Designer

Luke is a detail-oriented designer with experience in both branding and fabrication, particularly where the two intersect. With a unique background in the boutique signage industry and hands-on knowledge of materials, he brings a distinct perspective to experiential design—delivering creative, cohesive experiences from concept to completion.

Senior Experiential Designer

Maddie is a multi-disciplinary designer with expertise across both the fabrication and creative aspects of the built environment. Blending her industrial design background with a passion for graphic arts, she has found her niche in experiential design.

Senior Surface Pattern Designer

Libby is a talented illustrator and fine artist with years of design experience and a specialty in wall coverings. She guides clients through custom design solutions using original surface pattern and graphic concepts to create unique and vibrant spaces.

Director of Operations and Finance

Kathleen thrives at the intersection of art and business, managing projects and processes with a keen eye for streamlined outcomes. Her background in fine art and project management make her a creative and resourceful problem solver.

Logistics Director

With over three decades in purchasing and estimating experience in both print and manufacturing, Marjorie is instrumental in the success of every project at Make West. Her well-established partnerships with local and national vendors enable her to ensure efficiency and fair pricing are top-of-mind at Make West.

Project Manager

With a background in both print production and experiential design, Mike is an attentive and thorough project lead. His adaptability and resourcefulness ensure client projects are high quality and on schedule.

Senior Technical Designer

An industrial designer by trade, Blake brings a deep understanding of technical production and design to Make West. From detailed rendering to assisting with fabrication, Blake's a multidisciplinary asset to Make West.

Senior Technical Designer

Our highly skilled technical designer, Chad, brings 30+ years of expertise in the commercial sign industry. With a vast skillset spanning engineering, technical and graphic design, fabrication, and beyond, he is a true master of his craft.

Senior Technical Designer

Mitch is a multidisciplinary designer and fabricator specializing in industrial and furniture design. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of form and function, ensuring that every project is both visually compelling and highly practical. With extensive experience in design/build fabrication, Mitch is involved in every stage of the process—from concept development to hands-on construction—bringing thoughtful, well-crafted designs to life.

Production Manager

Mike combines his years of design and project management expertise to bring creative concepts to Make West's clients. His hands-on experience in the shop gives him the insight to focus on each project's unique and custom details.

Senior Shop Technician, Metal

Marc is a seasoned builder with decades of experience in the sign fabrication and custom furnishings industries. Whether it's millworking, metal-working or anything in between, Marc knows how to craft it.

Shop Technician, CNC

Matt loves brainstorming solutions, gaining new insights with every one-off fabrication challenge. With 8 years in a DIGI-FAB shop, he's mastered both traditional and modern techniques that complement his industrial design background. The crazier the project, the better, Matt's here for it.

Senior Shop Technician, Wood

A masterful problem solver, Mike's depth of technical fabrication knowledge complements his finely-honed millwork and finishing skills. Even the most challenging builds are no match Mike's craftsmanship skills.

Installer

With a background in interior design installation, George brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience to Make West. He is passionate about projects that transform spaces through thoughtful details and design.

Senior Pressman

Eric’s printing career began in high school with letterpress and film techniques, long before the digital era took hold. Now with over 30 years of experience, he brings both technical mastery and a love for the craft to Make West’s print team.

Shop Technician, Finisher

Jeremy has been painting since 2012, exploring everything from large-scale projects to traditional realist oils and watercolors. He loves a challenging, technical paint project, especially a high-gloss finish. His versatility and dedication to his craft ensures that every piece he finishes meets a high standard of craftsmanship.

Customer Service

With over three decades of experience as an educator, Paula is the primary customer interface for the print department at Make West. She ensures clear communication between the client and the production team and helps clients understand the processes behind the products.

Technical Lead of ADA Signage

John's background in computer science and years of experience in the signage manufacturing industry have made him an expert in ADA signage. He uses his creative problem-solving skills to achieve efficiency and clarity in projects big and small. His proficiency with the machines here at Make West and his Adobe plug-in development skills have allowed him to create tools that support designers and production team members across the shop.

Print Production Manager

Nate’s education in graphic design and masters certification in custom framing, his history in warehouse and production management, and his years of experience in digital printing have ideally suited him to sit in a position between the imagination of design and the realities of digital printing.