Member Spotlights
Meet the members of ATA and hear about the benefits of membership in their own words. Members come from all over the world and from every market segment, and each brings a unique view on the industry.
From kites to fabric structures: Mar Ricketts, GuildWorks LLC
March 2023
"Architecture defines a space ... Creating those spaces is part of what we do."
Mar Ricketts
Principal/Founder
From kites to fabric structures: Mar Ricketts, GuildWorks LLC
March 2023
"Architecture defines a space ... Creating those spaces is part of what we do."
Mar Ricketts
Principal/Founder
From the White House to the Super Bowl: Michelle McCulloch, Regal Tents & Structures
February 2023
"Maybe this sounds a little kitschy, but you’ve got to come to work and have fun and enjoy the people you work with."
Michelle McCulloch
Vice President
From the White House to the Super Bowl: Michelle McCulloch, Regal Tents & Structures
February 2023
"Maybe this sounds a little kitschy, but you’ve got to come to work and have fun and enjoy the people you work with."
Michelle McCulloch
Vice President
Weathering all seasons: Brydon Roe and Anne Murphy, Shade Sails Canada
January 2023
"With my experience and Anne’s talent and diligence, I call us the dynamic duo. The business really took off once she got involved."
Brydon Roe and Anne Murphy
Co-owners
Weathering all seasons: Brydon Roe and Anne Murphy, Shade Sails Canada
January 2023
"With my experience and Anne’s talent and diligence, I call us the dynamic duo. The business really took off once she got involved."
Brydon Roe and Anne Murphy
Co-owners
Creative control: Mike Charlton, Charlton’s Marine Canvas
November 2022
"What we love most about our business is the freedom it gives us. We control the business; it does not control us."
Mike Charlton
Co-Owner
Creative control: Mike Charlton, Charlton’s Marine Canvas
November 2022
"What we love most about our business is the freedom it gives us. We control the business; it does not control us."
Mike Charlton
Co-Owner
Mission Critical: Nichole Holroyd, Spiritus Systems
October 2022
"Our modular systems mean one thing can do lots of things."
Nichole Holroyd
Chief operating officer and co-owner
Mission Critical: Nichole Holroyd, Spiritus Systems
October 2022
"Our modular systems mean one thing can do lots of things."
Nichole Holroyd
Chief operating officer and co-owner
The DIY approach: Cesar Eloy Pérez , Technotense
August 2022
"There are no surprises or extra costs. We like to be totally clear with clients about the process and objectives."
Cesar Eloy Pérez
Founder
The DIY approach: Cesar Eloy Pérez , Technotense
August 2022
"There are no surprises or extra costs. We like to be totally clear with clients about the process and objectives."
Cesar Eloy Pérez
Founder
From local store to international leader: Janice Grieshop, Celina Tent
June 2022
"As a company, we try to stay in touch with the changing needs of our customers. This has resulted in a large investment of time and money in our YouTube channel and websites. We want to provide educational materials to support new buyers."
Janice Grieshop
Vice President
From local store to international leader: Janice Grieshop, Celina Tent
June 2022
"As a company, we try to stay in touch with the changing needs of our customers. This has resulted in a large investment of time and money in our YouTube channel and websites. We want to provide educational materials to support new buyers."
Janice Grieshop
Vice President
A hands-on approach: Mike Kallas, Roeming Industries
May 2022
"It’s important to be a part of something larger than my company for the common good of the industry. IFAI provides opportunities to continually develop knowledge, which is especially valuable for people newer to the industry like myself. I’m constantly learning and growing, and IFAI has been a big part of that growth."
Mike Kallas
Sewing Supervisor
A hands-on approach: Mike Kallas, Roeming Industries
May 2022
"It’s important to be a part of something larger than my company for the common good of the industry. IFAI provides opportunities to continually develop knowledge, which is especially valuable for people newer to the industry like myself. I’m constantly learning and growing, and IFAI has been a big part of that growth."
Mike Kallas
Sewing Supervisor
