Before Machine Head, Dick specialized in Volvo vehicles and was known around town for his stellar work in the auto repairs & parts industry. Eventually his interests in moving parts & metalwork led him to seek out more artistic endeavors - collaborating with artists needing to fabricate large scale, durable, and thoughtfully-designed pieces. Gary Gardenhire - Owner/Managing Partner. With a backgro
und in Illustration, Gary loves taking on new challenges with the Machine Head team and translating new ideas into sculptural objects. Jake Balcom - Sculptor & Fabricator. Jake has an extensive background in public, private and temporary sculpture exhibitions. From his studies in Biology, Math, and Latin American Studies to his architectural, welding, and blacksmith training, Machine Head values all he brings to the team. Nick Kerns - Sculptor & Fabricator. As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute with a degree in Sculpture, Nick brings lots of creativity and problem-solving to Machine Head. Marco Pascolini - Sculptor & Fabricator. Marco may be best known around town for his guitar and musical talents, but here at Machine Head we also value his artistic eye, creative execution and his finishing skills. Kasey Rausch - Project Manager & Bookkeeper. Kasey is another musician that joined Machine Head’s creative crew. She keeps everything organized in the office, the projects finished on time, and enjoys working with the artists to plan out bringing their designs to fruition. Robyn Nichols - Resident Artist. Robyn is an internationally renowned silversmith artist with a vision that the beauty of nature can be brought to life in the sculpting of sterling silver. Robyn’s graceful and elegant sterling silver wearables and tableware are sold and collected across the United States, Canada, Australia, England, South America and the Caribbean countries.
