Meet the Team
Director
Dan Fowler
Dan is the Director of Social Enterprise at Matchstick Goods. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University New Orleans and is currently pursuing an MBA through Antioch University. He has over 7 years of experience leading faith-based non-profit programs.
His favorite thing about working at Matchstick is creating opportunities for students to thrive.
Studio Manager
Blayne Strippelhoff
Blayne is Matchstick Goods' Studio Manager. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art in Design from Asbury University, and has been working with Matchstick since August of 2023.
Blayne's favorite part of working at Matchstick is the calm environment.
Ceramicist
Jason Rueger
Jason is the Ceramicist at Matchstick Goods. He has his Bachelor's in English Literature from Asbury University and has been working at Matchstick since July of 2019.
He has two favorite things about working at Matchstick: seeing the awesome and unique designs of his co-workers and being able to have a flexible schedule.
Studio Assistant
Michele Mina-Hernandez
Michele is a Freshman at Bluegrass Community & Technical College and has been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2021.
Her favorite thing about working at Matchstick is that she gets to work with her hands to build and craft pieces, which she finds calming.
Studio Assistant
Lady Anelly
Lady is a Freshman at Bluegrass Community & Technical College and has been working at Matchstick since May 2022.
Student Employee
Brisa Waight
Brisa is a Freshman at Lafeyette High School and has been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2022.
Her favorite part of working at Matchstick is cleaning up the workspace.
Student Employee
Juvalay Cornelio
Juvalay is a Junior at Bryan Station High School and has been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2023.
Her favorite part of working at Matchstick is the people and the environment.
Yareli Martinez
Yareli is a senior at STEAM Academy and has been working at Matchstick Goods since June 2023.
Yareli's favorite part of working at Matchstick is expressing herself during creative free time.
