Ian has spent his career mastering everything from custom home building to ornamental ironwork, and tackling projects from foundation to finish. When he’s not creating, you’ll find him making music or exploring the world by bike with his wife, Sarah, their dog, Toki, and soon, their new daughter, Loveda. He also has a not-so-secret passion for perfectly organized spreadsheets (thanks Mattie!).
Before joining our team, Alyssa worked as a project manager in construction for nearly a decade. That career history, coupled with a BFA in 2D Design, taught her how to be detail-oriented without losing site of the final goal. In her free time, Alyssa likes roller-skating, going to the gym, and spending time with her pets. She also participates in a Great British Bake Off fantasy league.
Over the last 25 years, Robin has developed a unique skillset and served in a wide variety of roles relating to artistic and specialized fabrication. He has been a prop-maker, lead scenic, lead finisher, sculptor, fine artist, and project manager in the movie and television industries, as well as for public, museum, and architectural installations. He is also an accomplished fine artist with paintings in public and private collections throughout the United States.
Kristin brings over a decade of experience leading teams and tackling diverse challenges. Her journey spans managing residential rebuilds, organizing disaster recovery efforts, advocating for healthcare access, and curating archival exhibits to tell meaningful stories. Passionate about inclusivity and community, Kristin loves creating spaces that bring people together. As a devoted gardener, she volunteers at a flower farm focused on the healing arts, believing that creating strong, healthy communities starts with healing ourselves. When she’s not tending blooms or hosting gatherings, she’s diving into her latest hobby—tennis.
Mattie's range is as diverse as his skill set. He has managed everything from local projects, including public art sculptures for Prospect NOLA and bar/restaurant build outs in the New Orleans area, to regional and national projects, such as the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience and Planet Word, a museum project in Washington D.C. Mattie has a background in photography and enjoys integrating it with his fabrication experience by creating art pieces. He also builds furniture and collaborates with other artists.
Proud New Orleans native Brittany makes it look easy to juggle work, earn her Bachelor’s in Business Administration, AND study for her notary license—all while holding things down in accounts payable. A newer member of the DFW team, Brittany joined the company in 2024 to handle our vendor relationships, purchasing, and bill payment. Her precision, focus, and a decade plus of customer service experience benefit the team greatly. When she’s off the clock, Brittany loves spending time with her nieces and nephew, who have officially crowned her Best Aunt Ever.
Evan has a sculpting background and has professionally exhibited some of his work at his alma mater. He enjoys creative research through the production and study of portraits and figurative pieces composed of metal, wood, and clay. A natural custom fabricator, Evan has been the Install Lead on projects such as the Tulane Diboll Parking Garage safety update and the Bucktown Bird's Nest Learning Pavilion.
Ashley is a native New Orleanian who has been with the company since shortly after its inception. She earned her MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of New Orleans. Ashley's background is in the retail industry, and when she's not busy keeping us all in line, she loves going shopping and spending time with her family.
Dan started learning the ins and outs of the fabrication industry as a shop apprentice almost 20 years ago. Over the course of his career, he has gained expertise in everything it takes to run a turnkey design, architectural, and scenic business.
For ten years prior to founding Downtown FabWorks, Dan oversaw fabrication at a leading national entertainment company, including 50+ people in the shop and $8M+ project budgets. He is most passionate about assembling, developing, and sustaining a talented team of creators who produce unique solutions, are the best at what they do, and participate in a company culture that is accepting of all people.
Nathan's career has taken him all over the world to stages as big as Radio City Music Hall and as small as a New Orleans front porch. He has worked with dance and theatre companies, visual artists, corporations, and rockstars! In his spare time, he enjoys gaming and can often be found turning small pieces of metal into smaller pieces of jewelry.
Brittney joined the Downtown FabWorks team in 2023, but her foray into metalworking started decades ago while helping her grandfather fix broken farm equipment as a child. She was especially drawn to the idea of using scrap material to build and restructure. After becoming a professional metalworker in 2021, she began her career at Ingalls Shipyard in Mississippi. Brittney considers the safety systems on the Tulane Diboll Parking Garage and the grand spiral staircase at Bucktown Bird's Nest Learning Pavilion to be some of her best work at Downtown FabWorks.
Shagg's background and continued successes demonstrate the resourcefulness, creativity, and professionalism he embodies in the shop. He's a renaissance man who acquired a commercial driver's license during the recent global pandemic and drove a truck for a year, toured with a circus, and worked at Burning Man. On top of all of this, Shagg is also a talented chef who, as he puts it, retired after spending "too many years in the service industry cooking your meals." Luckily, he continues to cook for his family and friends, or we'd all starve. He is devoted to his partner and her pets, and his spare time he enjoys making music.
Logan brings a wealth of experience from the event production world to the DFW team. With a strong background in event planning and management, she’s a pro at product sourcing, logistics, on-site client support, and coordinating special projects. When she’s not managing the details, you’ll find Logan traveling, discovering new cultures, savoring local cuisines, or spending time in the great outdoors.
Kyle started building a career in entertainment production—mainly theatre, film and television, and corporate and live events—after being exposed to the technical side of theatre through his middle school drama department. His enthusiasm for the custom fabrication industry and its future is infectious! Kyle likes to unwind by playing retro video games and shooting pool with his local bar league.
Nick's breadth of experience features carpentry, lighting and sound design, videography, cinematography, and technical direction, which he has applied at venues such as American Repertory Theatre and Boston Center for Artistic Performance. Nick enjoys studying musical theory, reading, working on his truck, and playing board games with friends. He built a robot out of spare parts, ate the City Diner pancake by himself in one sitting, has a dog he is proud of raising, and gets to live life with the woman of his dreams. He has a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from Boston University.
Cat started her journey in print production and graphic installation, later stepping into the role of Finishing Department Head at DFW. After some time away to explore other areas of event production, she returned last fall to lead our graphics and artwork production. Her sharp organizational skills, keen eye for detail, and great sense of humor make her an irreplaceable part of our team. When she’s not at work, you’ll find Cat painting, solving escape rooms, binge-watching Survivor, or spending time with her family.
Jeanne is a native Louisianan who brings her creative expertise to the table for our live events and destination management clients, helping to craft unforgettable moments that make brands shine. She has a knack for designing standout experiences, like the grand entrance photo ops she orchestrated for projects like the Kelce Premiere, Ashley House, and Essence Festival. When she’s not working, Jeanne loves getting outside—especially hiking through the forest with her pack of dogs.
Damon brings over 10 years of experience in contracting and construction to the table. His work blends function and creativity, crafting one-of-a-kind applied art pieces. Beyond the shop floor, Damon is passionate about permaculture gardening, mixed media art, music, and interior design—always finding inspiration in the intersection of beauty and utility.
Jason has a talent for leading teams to meet tight deadlines while consistently delivering top-notch quality. Prior to joining DFW, he spent four years as a foreman at a national entertainment company, honing his skills and deepening his passion for themed architecture and scenic fabrication. Some of Jason’s favorite projects include work for the Caesars Superdome, the National WWII Museum, the Ashley Home brand activation at Super Bowl LVIII, Luna Fête in New Orleans, and the Bucktown Bird’s Nest Learning Pavilion. When he’s not overseeing incredible builds, Jason finds inspiration traveling the world. To unwind, you’ll find him at the dartboard or immersed in a round of Call of Duty.
Prior to taking on leadership of the Downtown FabWorks Millwork Department, Pat grew his career by never turning down a chance to learn. He has worked on everything from custom art fabrication to set building, and is an accomplished foam sculptor who has created elements for film and television shows, public art projects, and immersive events. He has grown to fame for his performance as a giant mutant insect named RAID, in Choke Hole, a New Orleans-based drag wrestling show that has become a hit with international fans. When he's not working or wrestling, Pat enjoys spending time with his family.
