WE ARE SPLIT ROCK STUDIOS
We are writers, designers, craftspeople, and artists. We’re big picture thinkers and detail-driven planners. Working together, we make incredible exhibits, all under one roof in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
100% Employee Owned.
We’ve always owned our work. Now we own our company, too. As employee-owners, we all take a personal stake in our company’s future. This mindset results in unmatched quality, continuous improvement, and an unparalleled commitment to project success.
We’re passionate about exhibits.
And lots of other things, too. Our team is made up of dog lovers, musicians, foodies, and outdoor adventurers. Our individual passions keep us innovative, energized, and able to make truly custom creations for our clients.
Meet the Owners
AllLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentDesignProject ManagementProduction AdministrationWood + Metal FabricationArt FabricationDogs of Split Rock
Mark Arend
Assistant Art Fabrication Manager / Artist
Isaiah Boehlert
President
Matthew Carlson
Builder / Metal Fabrication
Paul Chamberlain
Artist
Colin Cook
Business Development
Kate Crimmins
Builder
Emma Fountain
Process Manager
Eric Gebhard
Senior CAD Detailer
Tony Gonzalez
Builder
Brendan Grant
Exhibit Developer
Greta
Welcoming Committee
Terry Hagen
Art Fabrication Manager
Blaine Haunsperger
Artist
Blake Haunsperger
Artist
Christopher Heilman
Exhibit Designer
Nan Hildebrandt
Brand Manager / Graphic Designer
Mike “Buzzy” Hornnes
Artist
Erick Hudson
Estimator
Mark Jedlenski
Builder
Rick Krantz
Builder
Margaret Lee
Design Manager / Exhibit Developer
Luna
Moral Support Specialist
Brant Mangrich
Builder
Chris Merkl
Artist
Joel Moline
Purchasing
Cathan Murray
Exhibit Designer
Niki Murray
Project Manager
Mia Nelson
Project Manager
Michael Nelson
Senior Graphic Designer
Mike Otis
Project Manager
Carrie Paulsen
Project Manager
Willie Pearson
Builder
Jerry Richardson
Builder
Mike Rutz
Assistant Shop Manager / Builder
Steffany Schmit
Senior Graphic Designer
Don Tessier
Shop Manager
Teng Thao
Builder / Metal Fabrication
David Thiede
CNC Business Manager
Justin Thomas
Project Manager
James Tordoff
Business Development
John Vanek
Exhibit Developer
Bee Vang
Vice President, Finance & HR
Kordell Wager
Builder
Amanda Wambach
Senior Exhibit Designer
Winnie
Quality Control, Snacks DivisionHere’s to another 20 years.
Our roots go deep—all the way back to 1959. After decades of working together in the museum world, a group of 13 exhibit professionals teamed up in 2000 to forge a new path. Led by founders Craig Sommerville and Chris Wilson, they purchased Deaton Museum Services and founded Split Rock Studios—a design/build firm committed to storytelling excellence.