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
President

Laura Hammond
Commercial Director

Sam DuPlessis
Senior Engineering Director

Tom Elsner
Manufacturing Operations Director

Rick Suel
Engineering Director

Scott Tarr
Product Developer

Ken Carpenter
Product Developer

Josh Price
Product Developer

Tim Gillespie
Electron Goblin

Bobby Lindsey
Software Product Developer

Collin Sage
Content Producer

Jody Stull
Product Development Technician

Kevin Lacy
Product Development Technician
