FORT WAYNE, IN – Apollo Design Technology named Jeff Salisbury, pictured here, laser/gobo technician. The company also announced that Dan Boldt has joined the CNC team as a machinist, and Jeanine Usher has been named QC Technician.
More details from Apollo Design (www.apollodesign.net):
Jeff Salisbury, Laser/Gobo Technician
In his new role, Salisbury will operate the company’s high precision laser machines to produce metal and glass gobos. Prior to joining Apollo Design Technology, Salisbury worked in various sales and customer service positions. He is also a freelance Theater Arts Instructor / Director and works extensively with local theater groups. Most recently, he played Shrek in Fort Wayne Civic Theater’s production of Shrek the Musical. Salisbury holds a Bachelor of Theater Arts degree from Bethel College.
“Jeff’s background in theater provides valuable insight into our creation of gobos,” said Apollo Design Technology co-owner/co-founder and president Joel Nichols. “His talents will bring a fresh perspective to the production team.”
“Apollo Design has a fantastic reputation, and I am excited to work for a company that is so respected in the industry. I also love to create the lighting design tools and gobos that I use when I am in the theater,” Salisbury said.
Dan Boldt, Machinist
Apollo Design Technology noted that Dan Boldt, who joined the company’s CNC team as a machinist, will operate the CNC Lathes, CNC Mills and laser machines to create the precision parts used in its AVERE fixtures and other products.
Boldt joined Apollo Design in 2011 as a Laser / Gobo Technician. He previously worked for seven years in steel joist production at New Millennium Building Systems.
“Dan’s reputation for working hard, prioritizing and completing jobs on time is an asset to the company,” said Nichols.
“The opportunity to learn new skills is very exciting. To be able to take raw material and turn it into a beautiful and functional product is thrilling.” Boldt said.
Jeanine Usher, QC Technician
Apollo Design Technology also noted that, as QC Technician, Jeanine Usher will work with the production teams to ensure both purchased and manufactured parts and products meet quality standards.
Prior to joining Apollo Design Technology, Usher worked at Undersea Sensor Systems as a Quality Auditor and Purchased Material Inspector. Usher is currently attending Brown Mackie College with a focus in Business.
“Usher’s attention to quality and detail will further enhance our focus on building superior quality products,” Nichols said.
“Everyone at Apollo Design is so warm and friendly. I am thrilled to be a part of this team and can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Usher said.
