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We're a tight-knit team of creative problem-solvers, artisan craftsmen, and logistical wizards. 

In 2001, our Owner, T.J. Ronayne, graduated from the University of Virginia and pursued his passion for the arts starting to work at Gropen on the production and installation team. About 10 years later, he bought the company from the founder, Neal Gropen.

We are always looking for top talent that enjoy working in a fun, fast paced environment. Please visit our Careers page for more information regarding open positions or send your cover letter and resume to careers@gropen.com.

Ian Anderson Conceptual Designer

Sean Denham Design

Sean Denham
Technical Designer

Paul Frazier Installation

Paul Frazier
Installation Manager

Logan Jarvis
Metal Fabricator

Jeremy Kilmartin
Production Art Lead

Jesse Kovachik                      Fabrication

Jesse Kovachik
Asst. Shop Manager

Dustin Love Fabrication

Dustin Love
Shop Supervisor

Cory Oliphant Fabricator

Tali Poggi-Dutnell Fabrication

Tali Poggi-Dutnell
Metal Fabricator

Bailey Raynor Project Coordinator

Sam Riedesel Installation

Sam Riedesel
Senior Installer

Cruz San Miguel Installation

Cruz San Miguel
Lead Installer

Dean Slaymen
Paint / Finish

James Trosino
CNC & Water Jet

Shatayas Watts Accountant / Bookkeeper

Kris Williams Design

Kris Williams
Technical Designer

Ben Brumleve Project Manager

Jake Eck Technical Designer

Matt Galvin Fabrication

Matt Galvin
Production Artist

Elise Keithley Project Manager

Adam Kish Fabrication

Adam Kish
Print Manager

Wyatt Kramer
Technical Designer

Noah Metcalf Fabrication

Noah Metcalf
Vinyl / Screen Print

Derek Paige Installer

Jason Powell Fabricator

Lewis Rector Design

Lewis Rector
Conceptual Designer

T.J. Ronayne President

T.J. Ronayne
Owner, President, CEO

Adrian Sanchez Installation

Adrian Sanchez
Installer

Jesse Spencer Fabricator

Andrea Trujillo
Project Coordinator

Marvin Wentzel Project Management Director

Ranger

Ranger Shop Dog

Josh Cantu Lead Installer

Jack Foust
Human Resource Director

Evie Graves Installer

Casey Kilmartin
Conceptual Design Co-Lead

Kristine Klein Office Coordinator

Stevie Lamb Fabrication

Stevie Lamb
Finishing Manager

Darrell Muller Fabrication

Darrell Muller
Digital Production Manager

Joel Pearson Installation

Joel Pearson
Senior Installer

Katie Powell Business Development Specialist

Tim Reynolds Fabrication

Tim Reynolds
Production Manager

Tanya Rutherford Project Management

Tanya Rutherford
VP of Operations, COO

Jacob Sawyer Inside Sales

Jacob Sawyer
Key Account Associate

Tyler Spencer Fabricator

Jonathan Vaughan
Installer

Chris Whitmore
Design Director