Business Owners
Michelle Andonian, who owns and operates a Detroit photography studio, has documented the evolution of the Ford Rouge Center and traveled the world to capture moments; her series highlighting the similarities between people living in Israel and Palestine earned her a Pulitzer Prize nomination
Mark Arminski, owner of Rockhouse, has designed over 300 posters for popular rock bands; his work has been included in collections around the world and featured in books and magazines.
Hermidas Atabeyki is working on the design of the world’s largest privately owned mega-yacht.
Dan Brodzik puts the “paint down” on WWE Superstars.
Heidi and Jerry Brown are the originators of the nation’s largest creative publication, Create.
As co-owners of Furnace Hot Glass in Dearborn, Michelle Plucinsky and her husband Chris Nordin have created individual pieces, furniture and architectural accents for the area’s hottest bars and restaurants.
Under the name Larissa Louise Designs, Larissa Dahroug creates handbags and unique lines of jewelry.
Christopher Donald uses his creative skills to stir excitement for international cause.
Depicting his experiences through online video and comics, Ryan Estrada is traveling the world in search of adventure.
Wendy Froud, known for creating the original puppet Yoda used in the Star Wars movies, sells a line of fairies and pixies from her home/studio in England.
Christopher Hill takes a creative approach to science and technology.
Building on a solid foundation of knowledge and experience, Chris Juneau enjoys the challenges and rewards of running his own construction business.
Although Joe Lastomirsky has enjoyed successes as an artist for the past 26 years, he aspires to achieve even more.
As co-owner of Context Furniture, Bryce Moore has gained national attention for his trademark furniture design techniques.
David Rice has worked with several big name clients in Washington, D.C. through his marketing communications firm, Design Communications, Inc. (DesignCom), and is the founder of the Organization of Black Designers.
As a freelance photographer in New York, Jenny Risher has worked with several popular magazines and internationally-known clients.
As co-founder of Twisthink, Gordon Stannis uses innovative thinking to help clients achieve commercial success.
With each piece of jewelry Cary Stefani designs, he creates more than a trendy accessory—he fashions a work of art.
Working under the name Charlie T, Charzette Torrence is opening the minds of her New York audiences through her most recent series, “Just As We Are,” which focuses on the accomplishments of gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people.
As an instructor and industry expert, Robert White is always finding new ways to light up student’s lives – literally.
As owners of a motion graphics studio, Jennifer and Ellerey Gave have the “Capacity” to move, built on a culture to inspire.
