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

Mark Arend

Assistant Art Fabrication Manager / Artist
Isaiah Boehlert

Isaiah Boehlert

President

Matt Boley

Builder
Matthew Carlson

Matthew Carlson

Builder / Metal Fabrication
Paul Chamberlain

Paul Chamberlain

Artist
Colin Cook

Colin Cook

Business Development

Kate Crimmins

Builder

Matt Feikema

CAD Detailer
Eric Gebhard

Eric Gebhard

Senior CAD Detailer

Larry Giebel

Builder
Brendan Grant

Brendan Grant

Exhibit Developer

Greta

Welcoming Committee

Leo Haefemeyer

Artist
Terry Hagen

Terry Hagen

Art Fabrication Manager
Blaine Haunsperger

Blaine Haunsperger

Artist
Blake Haunsperger

Blake Haunsperger

Artist

Nan Hildebrandt

Brand Manager / Graphic Designer

Mike “Buzzy” Hornnes

Artist
Erick Hudson

Erick Hudson

Estimator
Mark Jedlenski

Mark Jedlenski

Builder
Rick Krantz

Rick Krantz

CNC Business Manager
Margaret Lee

Margaret Lee

Design Manager / Exhibit Developer

Brant Mangrich

Builder
Chris Merkl

Chris Merkl

Artist
Cathan Murray

Cathan Murray

Exhibit Designer
Niki Murray

Niki Murray

Project Manager
Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson

Senior Graphic Designer

Jeni O’Malley

Exhibit Designer
Carrie Paulsen

Carrie Paulsen

Project Manager

Willie Pearson

Builder

Erin Richardson

Project Manager
Jerry Richardson

Jerry Richardson

Builder
Mike Rutz

Mike Rutz

Assistant Shop Manager / Builder

Troy Schaefer

Project Manager
Steffany Schmit

Steffany Schmit

Senior Graphic Designer

Eli Skinner

Project Manager
Don Tessier

Don Tessier

Shop Manager
Teng Thao

Teng Thao

Builder / Metal Fabrication

Patrick Tierney

Builder

Justin Thomas

Project Manager
James Tordoff

James Tordoff

Business Development
Bee Thao Vang

Bee Vang

Vice President, Finance & HR

Kordell Wager

Builder
Amanda Wambach

Amanda Wambach

Senior Exhibit Designer

Winnie

Quality Control, Snacks Division

Here’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.