Our Artisans

Kevin Hale, the owner of Artisan Industry, was motivated to become an entrepreneur at the age of 15, with the support of his father and grandfather, after being inspired by his high school teacher, Mrs. Robinson, in Louisiana. He pursued his education at the Art Institute of Houston and has since been designing and fabricating "themed spaces" for over 40 years. Despite his vision impairment, Kevin is a skilled artist, sculptor, and computer modeler. He is capable of bringing to life any project that his clients' imaginations can conceive and building them in his workshop.

Jourdan is an integral part of our team, serving as our accountant. She is highly skilled in managing our financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of our office. But Jourdan's contribution to our business doesn't stop there. She has also spent years as a hardworking member of our shop floor team, where she has spent countless hours helping with fabrication and finishing of many trees and treehouses. Jourdan's versatility and dedication make her an invaluable asset to our company.

Owen Troyer, grew up passionate in his interests  which lead him to developing an array of skillsets. He's now a multifaceted ind contractor who utilizes a variety of tools and mediums to bring blueprints to life. Beyond his position at Artisan Industry, LLC, he has a diverse array of interests such as photography, sport-bike riding, and networking. He values his relationships and leads life aiming high while pursuing a greater contribution to the world. 

Richard Reimer, originally from Canada, grew up as an artist and has continued teaching himself. Throughout the years he has learned 3D sculpting, 3D modeling, and graphic design. Richard now owns his own freelance business, ROTARA and is contracted under Artisan Industry expanding his role from a scenic carpenter to CNC operator, graphic designer, and 3D modeler. 

Joseph (Jody) Barrilleaux is a 32-year-old commercial artist who specializes in creating interior and exterior murals, as well as floor and ground murals. He is known for his expertise in multiple surface versatility, adhesion, prep, and finish/protective coatings.  Jody has an extensive client list that includes the United States Air Force, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Atlantic Aviation, Main Event Entertainment, Guy Fieri Smokehouse Restaurants, Margaritaville, and various celebrity clients, as well as family entertainment venues.  He has knowledge of every aspect of hard-to-access areas and is experienced in using equipment such as scissor lifts, bucket boom lifts, and scaffolding. Jody is also knowledgeable about coating/temperature limitations of product failure and all uses of liquid paints, adhesives, and urethane coatings, both water-based and solvent.  Jody takes pride in his professionalism, from communications to on-site job duties.

Victor is a recent addition to our team of skilled artisans. He is enthusiastic about learning the ins and outs of our craft and is always eager to take on new challenges. When it comes to installations, Victor is an invaluable asset to our team due to his impressive strength and physical prowess. Whether it's lifting heavy equipment or maneuvering bulky materials, Victor is always up for the task. We're thrilled to have Victor on board and look forward to seeing all the amazing things he will accomplish with us.