William Alton Designer Michelle has 15  years of experience designing and documenting themed spaces for all project phases from Concept Design to As Built Fabrication Drawings. She has worked as a consultant and embedded within teams at larger companies like Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative. On each project, Michelle focuses on buildable design using her professional degree in Architecture to augment her scenic design solutions and smoothly interface with other divisions of work on project teams. She has worked on projects that have been, or are being built worldwide. EDUCATION B. Arch USC School of Architecture NOTABLE PROJECTS Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (Anaheim and Orlando) Alice in Wonderland Maze (Shanghai) Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem (Hollywood and Japan) Super Silly Fun Land (Hollywood) Minion Park (Japan) Springfield Simpsons Land (Hollywood) The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash (Hollywood) Back to team

William Alton Show Set/Facility Monica utilizes her background in interior design to design and document immersive projects for the themed entertainment industry. Her work includes concept development, graphic design, modeling, rendering, and production documentation for hotels, theme park attractions, live entertainment, the space industry, and beyond in all phases of design. Though early in her career, Monica is a passionate proponent of story-based placemaking and making dreams a reality. Monica received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Baylor University and worked professionally in hospitality design. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts from SCAD in Themed Entertainment Design, beginning her transition into the themed entertainment world. In her free time, she is an active member of the Themed Entertainment Association and volunteers at various events to help mentor the next generation of designers. KEY SKILLS 3D Modeling, Digital Rendering, Creative Concept Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Show Set, & Production Documentation NOTABLE PROJECTS EPIC Universe, Orlando, FL Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast Tiana’s Bayou Adventure American Heartland Theme Park SEVEN Transformers FEC, Saudi Arabia EDUCATION B.S | Interior Design | Baylor University M.F.A | Themed Entertainment Design | Savannah College of Art and Design Back to team

William Alton Illustrator Phoebe is a Los Angeles-based Illustrator and Concept Artist who is proficient in creative problem solving through design, collaboration, color, lighting, and research. She strives to intensify life and chase emotion to strengthen the lasting impact of storytelling. At THG, Phoebe conceptualizes and illustrates to develop immersive and memorable experiences. Outside of work, Phoebe’s interests include fishkeeping, indoor gardening, reading fiction novels, playing guitar, collecting fountain pens, and indulging in the joy of painting. EDUCATION B.F.A in Illustration, ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA Back to team

William Alton Senior Facility Designer Robert Schuler is a seasoned facility designer with more than 27 years of experience in the field. He has a Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University in Burbank, CA. With exceptional skills in architectural team leadership, engineering coordination and construction administration, Robert has worked with some of the world's biggest entertainment brands. During his tenure at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA, Robert played a vital role in the development of the original Disneyland California Adventure where he was the lead on several retail and restaurant projects and assisted on the development of Sorin’ Over California and Grizzly River Run. He later was the lead on Flik’s Fun Fair and the revitalization of Paradise Pier into Pixar Pier, which included the Incredicoaster and Inside Out attractions. In Shanghai Disneyland Resort he was the lead on Adventure Isle’ Roaring Rapids and Soaring Over the Horizon, as well as several area development amenities along with providing QAQC (Quality Control Quality Assurance) for multiple projects. In Disneyland, Robert was the architectural lead on the Advanced Works Team, making way for the development of Star Wars - Galaxy’s Edge. His work in Walt Disney World Resort – Epcot, was the architectural lead during the early phases of Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind.   On Tokyo Disneyland R2 Expansion he coordinated interiors packages with architecture and structural engineering for several facilities, including the Peter Pan and Frozen attractions, as well as provided QAQC for two resort hotels. Other notable projects Robert has led or contributed includes Warner Bros. Movie World -Spain, two NASCAR SpeedParks, and the first two concept retail stores for Lego Imagination Centers in Chicago and Downtown Disney Anaheim.  Robert’s impressive track record is a testament to his expertise, leadership, and passion for delivering outstanding architectural designs for entertainment and commercial projects. Back to team

William Alton Associate Art Director Having spent over a decade in Los Angeles, Samantha has experience working in multiple aspects of the entertainment industry, including having worked on an extensive number of dark ride attractions located all over the world. Highly skilled in many software programs ranging from the likes of Photoshop and Lumion to AutoCAD and Rhino, she has worked for distinguished companies such as Universal Studios Japan and Thinkwell Group, now bringing her talents to THG. Samantha has led and collaborated with teams of varying sizes, with highlights of her experience including Show Set work on the 2022 Thea award winning The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Lease attraction, and the Universal Spectacle Night Parade -The Best of Hollywood at Universal Studios Japan, as well as creating 3D visualizations for the new Dodger Stadium Centerfield expansion.  Most recently at THG, Samantha has been Art Directing for an upcoming attraction opening in 2025. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Set & Exhibition Design, The Art Institute - Hollywood, CA NOTABLE PROJECTS The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, California Dodger Stadium Centerfield, Los Angeles, California Jurassic World the Ride, Universal Studios Hollywood, California Back to team

William Alton Designer Stefan is a versatile creative problem solver with a professional background as both architectural designer and concept artist (speculative ideas and illustration). He combines a deep love for freehand drawing with 3D design, drawing from experiences at numerous international studios (Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genova, Italy; NBCUniversal in Orlando, FL; Chapman Taylor in London, UK; and various architectural studios in Cape Town, South Africa and Austin, TX). When he's not drawing, Stefan enjoys riding motorcycles and attending rock concerts. EDUCATION Master of Architecture II (Post-Professional) - The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art - New York, NY Master of Architecture (Professional) - University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa NOTABLE PROJECTS Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, FL Raptor Encounter, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, FL Universal's Epic Universe, Orlando, FL Back to team

William Alton Creative Director Stefan Lawrence is a creative director with over 15 years of experiential storytelling experience, having created experiences for such clients as Walt Disney Imagineering, 20th Century Fox, Marvel, Lionsgate, Nickelodeon, Merlin, Hasbro, BBC, Aardman Animation, Nintendo, Red Bull, and many more. Most recently, Stefan was Creative Director at Rethink Leisure & Entertainment, where he worked on numerous theme parks, FECs, and other location-based entertainment projects.When he’s not at work, Stefan enjoys old ships, watching movies from 1984, tiki drinks, special effects, barbecue, mid-century furniture, Japanese action figures, vintage travel art, Swedish detective novels, and doing the crossword. EDUCATION B.A. Cornell University NOTABLE PROJECTS 20th Century Fox World, DubaiThe London ResortThe Optimist Alternate Reality Game, Walt Disney ImagineeringMotiongate, DubaiFan2Sea Comic Con Cruise Back to team

William Alton Designer Teena is coming upon her 15-year anniversary in the entertainment industry, starting in theatre and transitioning into the themed entertainment world around 6 years ago. She wanted to take the story-telling skills she gained in theatre and apply them to more immersive projects in theme parks around the world. Since diving into the themed entertainment industry, Teena has worked with world renowned companies like Disney Live Entertainment, Entertainment Design Corporation, and Universal Creative.  Her talents have been used on projects varying from intimate theatre productions, lobby cruise ships designs, and epic nighttime spectaculars. In her free time she runs her own art business both online and at local art fairs. She and fellow THG employee, Jacob Lindegren, also host a podcast, where they discuss themed entertainment design. EDUCATION B.F.A  | Theatrical Design | Viterbo University M.F.A | Design for Performance | The University of Texas at Austin NOTABLE PROJECTS Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration – Magic Kingdom – Disney World Marvel: Dimensions of Danger – Hongkong Disneyland Tales of The Lion King – Fantasyland Theatre - Disneyland Back to team

William Alton Designer Tyson Blackmon is a design professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of exhibit design, architecture, 3D modeling and animation, design visualization, and graphic design.  He has worked on the design and production of numerous projects around the world ranging from theme park attractions, museum exhibits, corporate branded experiences, interactive guest experiences and displays, and television, film, and theatrical productions. In positions ranging from Set Designer, Project Architect, Exhibit Designer, Art Director, Production Designer, Graphic Designer, 3D Modeler and Animator, Tyson has contributed to various design teams and clients at notable companies including Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios Creative, BRC Imagination Arts, Thinkwell Group, Ford Motor Company, Nintendo, Discovery Channel, HGTV. He now brings his talents to the team of THG. NOTABLE PROJECTS The Secret Life of Pets, Pets off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Japan The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Hollywood Star Tours, Tokyo Disneyland The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, Universal Studios Florida The Ford Rouge Factory Tour The US Pavilion, 2010 Shanghai World Expo The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Mermaid Lagoon, Tokyo Disney Seas Back to team