At FirstBuild, We Invent What’s Next—Together
FirstBuild is a destination for makers who are fueled by a relentless drive to create what’s next through co-creation with you, its community.
Our microfactory, open makerspace, online community and go-to-market approaches lead to innovative products people love.
Meet The Makers
At FirstBuild, we are engineers, artisans, marketers and makers with a relentless passion to invent what’s next for the home.

André Zdanow
Executive Director

Chris Naber
Product Director

Laura Hammond
Commercial Director

Sam DuPlessis
Senior Engineering Director

Tom Elsner
Manufacturing Operations Director

Gus Ford
Product Developer

Tim Gillespie
Electron Goblin

Jared Hannah
Product Developer

Brenden Hoover
Manufacturing Engineer

Bobby Lindsey
Software Product Developer

Rick Suel
Engineering Director

Jody Stull
Product Development Technician

Scott Tarr
Product Developer

Ken Carpenter
Product Developer

Collin Sage
Content Producer

Josh Price
Marketing Specialist
