Now a Principal and adviser to DI, Allison formerly served as DI’s Chief Financial Officer, where her responsibilities included financial reporting and management, project accounting, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, managing banking and audit relationships, income and tax compliance and other complicated numbers.

During her career she accomplished: putting a formal job cost system in place which measures each capability’s profits, established budgets, managed yearly growth while remaining debt free, developed KPI’s, and flourished by starting new entities and divisions. Allison’s support enabled all departments of the company to excel with better bottom-line results.

Allison’s other official roles at DI have included managing DI’s HR and IT teams. She oversaw compliance, compensation, benefits, hiring, training and retention of employees with a strong focus on work-life balance, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. She also oversaw DI’s growing in-house IT team.

Allison was recognized in 2017 as one of the CFO’s of the Year by the Kansas City Business Journal. She holds degrees in both finance and economics from the University of Kansas. And in her spare time, Allison works on her riding skills with her horses and spends time with her son and two daughters.

Ashley values meaningful relationships and the importance of positive experiences. She has five years of sales experience and is passionate about driving company growth through new relationships from creative strategies. She is always up for a challenge and drives business efforts in several verticals which include: transit, cultural, healthcare, entertainment, retail and strategic partnerships.

Ashley loves to be outside on long walks with her dog, Murphy, trying out new recipes, playing tennis and cheering on the Jayhawks with her family and friends. Ashley graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Journalism in Strategic Communications with a Business Minor.

As the Director of Manufacturing Operations at DI, she plays an essential role in our manufacturing process. Her leadership efforts are primarily focused on safety, schedule, and capacity planning. She handles everything from quality control to forecasting production and project costs. For years she has prioritized, organized, expediated, and helped deliver our remarkable experiences to clients across the country and around the world. Her knowledge and skills support world class interactions between the engineering, project management, manufacturing and install teams. She is intensely focused on the success of DI and is a key player in keeping the Production team successful on a consistent basis.

Ashley graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2011 with a major in Wood Technology (emphasis is wood product manufacturing) She interned at DI during the summer of 2010 as a fabricator. During this internship she gained a lot of hands-on experience, which has been a huge asset to her current role.

When she isn’t at work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her 1 year old son, traveling with her husband and playing recreational league sports.

As Controller and Director of Accounting, Bess Powers oversees all communication and progress on jobs for Dimensional Innovations’ clients, whether it’s healthcare, sponsorship activation, education or sports projects.

With more than 6 years of workplace experience in coordination and management, Bess is known for her highly effective meetings and client communications. Her work is distinguished for not only being on-target and on-budget, but also for its great attention to detail.

Bess graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelors and masters degrees in special education as well as an interior design degree from Johnson County Community college.

In the few hours you don’t find her at her desk or on the phone, Bess likes to watch just about any sport, travel (she’s backpacked all over Europe) and spend time with her dog.

Not everyone you meet can say they have been hand-building homes from the ground up since age 13. However, Blair Dibben’s construction and fabrication experience began exactly then.

Working the family business, he learned how to plan, build and test all aspects of fabrication and construction, as he and his grandfather literally made and installed every single, tiny, critical detail of the houses they produced.

Before joining DI, Blair was a member of the carpenter and lineman unions for 19 years combined, adding more skills to his expertise. At DI, his thorough approach and eye for quality have him leading projects such as hundred-year-old clocktower restorations and high-end interior details in pro sports stadiums.

He lives with his wife and son in a home that he recently remodeled – by hand – himself. Outside of work and home remodeling, you can find Blair cruising on his Harley, camping or just appreciating life outdoors.

Brandon has over seven years of Client Success, Account Management, and Business Development experience working within various industries alongside countless clients. With a unique background that spans multiple roles, Brandon tries to approach each partnership with a specific emphasis on establishing long-term relationships for the betterment of all parties. He constantly works to align capabilities and client needs to identify key areas of opportunities for sustainable success.

As Corporate and Healthcare Account Director, Brandon’s focus is two-fold: collaborating with firms to elevate their spaces into modern, branded environments that make lasting impressions with their employees, visitors, and clients; and working with healthcare facilities to help create engaging and soothing environments that promote positive distractions and health-focused benefits.

Brandon graduated from the University of Kansas in 2013 with a BS in Marketing. Outside of the DI office, when not working to create remarkable experiences for his clients, Brandon can often be found at his favorite sports experience - watching the Kansas Jayhawks play at Allen Fieldhouse.

As an Interactive Producer, Bri works closely with account managers and project managers on project details, scheduling, client proposals, service agreements, and project billing. Previously DI’s Technology Coordinator, she brings vast experience supporting DI’s management with several years of customer service. Bri’s has bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Spanish from UMKC and an associates degree in Graphic Design from Johnson County Community College.

Bri loves to travel and take road trips, run, volunteer, eat, lounge, and watch 30 Rock on repeat.

As Senior Project Manager, Brian directly leads projects and/or teams of Project Managers. In nearly five years at DI, Brian has managed several of our most complex and detailed projects to successful completion. Prior to DI, he managed over 300 capital projects in a variety of manufacturing industries over a 10 year span. He specializes in providing clients with superior experience through his leadership, careful planning, and open communication skills while keeping a laser focus on the client’s goals.

Brian received his Project Management (PMP) Certification, and continues to improve his skills through experience.

He has worked closely with several of Dimensional Innovations’s sports, corporate and sponsorship clients and maintains great and long-standing relationships. He truly believes collaboration is vital to achieving remarkable experiences.

As Executive Creative Director, Brian focuses on developing design and digital solutions for many of Dimensional Innovations’ largest clients. With a background in graphic and user interface design, Brian has applied his talents to connecting brands to consumers through technology and engaging design.

Throughout his extensive career at DI, Brian has a proven track record of successfully transforming clients’ visions and goals into powerful, branded designs with user-centric features, whether it’s an education exhibit design, an innovative healthcare experience or a cutting-edge interactive for a professional or collegiate sports team.

Brian graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a degree in graphic design. Specializing in graphic composition, typography, illustration, storyboarding and animation, he has extensive experience with starting projects in the conceptual stage and taking them through to construction documents.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys photography, outdoor sports like backpacking and canyoneering as well as playing the drums.

With over 13 years of experience in the museum design/build world, Carole has successfully led and facilitated large-scale exhibit and interpretive projects of national importance around the country for over a decade. Carole’s passion for storytelling and her love of the non-profit, educational world make her a natural and compassionate leader in this field. Her combined skills and professional experience make her a powerful listener, communicator, client liaison, internal and external group facilitator, conceptual thinker, visionary, and team leader.

Having spent 20+ years in a number of different creative and educational fields, she brings an added design mentality and the benefits of cross-industry experience to any project. She has an extensive background across a wide range of fields, including: Museum and Exhibit Design and Fabrication; Software Design and Development; Healthcare and Healthcare Education/Certification; Professional and Continuing Education; and K-12 Educational Design.

As the project leader, Carole’s main goal is to assemble the best team for each project, set them up for highest success, and let them do what they do best, while staying personally involved at a high level from beginning to end. Notable past projects include: The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum; Wonderscope Children’s Museum; UNMC McGoogan Library Wigton Heritage Center; Dane G. Hansen Museum; Zoo Knoxville, KidScape at the Johnson County Museum, and the Kansas Museum of History.

Chad Hutson has forged a notable career leading teams of creative & technology professionals, building the trust of clients & partners, and helping to transform physical spaces into exceptional experiences for some of the most recognized brands and entertainers in the world.

At Dimensional Innovations, Chad serves as Chief Strategy Officer, where he works across the experience design, build and technology team’s multiple practice areas to bolster digital innovation within physical spaces for its diverse clientele.

Formerly, as co-founder and CEO of specialized creative agency Leviathan, Chad led overall operations, business development and strategy for the organization, which was acquired by digital consultancy Envoy in 2017. His efforts fostered client relationships with Nike, Disney, Amazon, T-Mobile, FedEx, Universal, McDonald’s and Airbus among others, as well as recognition for the agency’s work by Wired, Fast Company, Forbes, Communication Arts, the FWA, Event Marketer, the One Show and more.

Prior to Leviathan, Chad co-founded and led digital agency eatdrink in 2002; managed creative technology projects for experiential marketing firm MC2; and handled operations for audiovisual company Soundelux Showorks; all of which helped shape a balance of leading both business and creative initiatives across a span of multiple decades.

Chris is a creative and technical leader with over two decades of experience in the concept, strategy and execution of interactive experiences. His immersive digital experience work spans stadiums, museums, galleries and events, for such diverse clients as YouTube, LEGOLAND, State Farm, Anthem, LA Clippers and Minnesota Vikings to name a few.

Having spoken at conferences such as Eyeo and DSE and lectured at the Kansas City Art Institute on interactive installation, creative coding frameworks and interaction design, Chris is passionate about empowering teams of artists and technologists to create truly mind-blowing work. He’s also a talented digital artist whose work has been viewed and experienced by tens of thousands throughout the Kansas City area.

As VP of Product Development, Curtis Walker leads a diverse and growing group of programmers, developers, animators, motion-graphic designers and UX/UI designers. His team develops and executes unique interactive experiences with equal emphasis on consumer-facing aesthetics and usability as well as back-end functionality. From professional sports stadiums and corporate headquarters to healthcare facilities and entertainment/retail spaces, Curtis has over ten years experience delivering technology-focused solutions for a broad range of clients. His expertise has led to clients embracing new possibilities, including the implementation of the first OLED touch-screens in a stadium, utilizing RFID technology in an interactive activation and building a custom 4-D experience.

Curtis’ deep understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of his work comes from education and job experience. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has previously worked in the retail, photography and healthcare industries. He lives in the Kansas City area with his wife and two kids.

As a Design Engineering Coordinator at DI, Daren focuses on unifying and aligning the needs of the Engineering and Fabrication teams with the creative processes of the Design Studio. With his varied creative and technical background, Daren is a perfect match for taking on the unique challenges that typify a DI project, which is blending design, engineering, and technology to create compelling experiences. While at DI, he has contributed to several successful interactive elements, feature walls, and custom lighting projects.

Daren obtained his BS in Industrial Design from Arizona State University, where he was selected to participate in the transdisciplinary InnovationSpace program. Before coming to DI, he co-founded a software design company, spent time as a custom fabricator, and designed and engineered consumer sporting and safety products. During that time he also volunteered as an Operations Chief for a Montana-based fire department.

Outside of work, Daren enjoys designing and building custom furniture and lighting, tinkering with new technology, traveling with his wife, exploring on his motorcycle, ice climbing, skiing and finding other excuses to get back into the mountains.

Daveron comes to DI with over a decade of event and project management experience. Her previous concentrations were within the collegiate and non-profit sectors of sports. As an Senior Practice Manager at DI, Daveron’s experience planning both large-scale events—like the Kansas City Marathon, organizing 10,000 participants and 1,500 volunteers over three days—and smaller, community-driven youth sports clinics makes her a valued asset to the team.

Daveron is dedicated to completing your project on time and within budget. She’s a team player with a desire to work with others for the success of all.

When away from work, Daveron is committed to rekindling her love of reading and travel. She hopes to one day adopt a rescue puppy until then she is open to puppy-sitting.

With more than 37 years fabrication and construction experience, and more than 16 of those at Dimensional Innovations, project engineer Davey Nossaman brings at industry expert’s skill set and knowledge to all of his work.

Managing all of the jobs for some of DI’s largest theater clients, Davey excels at juggling staff and timelines to meet deadlines and budgets. Directing anywhere from one to 10 staff members on any given job, Davey routinely pitches in on projects himself and even installs work on occasion.

He has a long commute to arrive at the office everyday, but for him, it’s worth it to live near open space in his 1880's-era Victorian home that he’s slowly restoring. He also enjoys weekends at the lake, fishing and four-wheeling with his wife and grown son.

As an Associate Account Director, Eric’s primary focus lies in actively listening to and comprehending his clients’ requirements, enabling him to guide proficient teams that excel in problem-solving and crafting exceptional experiences within DI's sports and higher education practices. Eric possesses a distinctive talent for anticipating issues and swiftly devising solutions while cultivating trust among his clients and project collaborators.

With a wealth of experience spanning diverse project types encompassing sports heritage, experiential branding, immersive technology, sponsorship activation, recruitment and retention strategies, Eric brings a comprehensive approach to guiding clients seamlessly through every phase of their projects. Each successful project has enriched his ability to create impactful and innovative solutions tailored to the ever-evolving landscape of sports and higher education experiences.

Growing up, Eric showed incredible intuition in all things mechanical and electrical. That natural passion and ability led him to achieve a B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Pittsburgh State University.

He went on to earn his Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Certification before joining Black and Veatch in the Power Generation division as an engineering technician.

At DI, Eric utilizes his technical and creative skills to tackle 3D modeling, CNC programming and a variety of diverse projects that come his way.

In his spare time, Eric enjoys spending time with his son. He has a love of cars and the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and just about anything that involves a body of water. And if you’re curious, ask him about his first place finish in a taco eating contest.

As a Senior Project Manager for DI, Gabrielle helps manage a project from design through installation. Her broad experience comes from working as an imaging technician, fabricator and project engineer, and gives her a better understanding of the design and build process to allow for creative problem-solving and a seamless client experience. Prior to joining DI, she worked for Tudor Woodworks designing and engineering new furniture, while also repairing antique furniture. She also worked as a graphic designer for a print shop.

Gabrielle graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Furniture Design and a minor in Industrial Design. When she’s not working, you can find Gabrielle enjoying the great outdoors either hiking, running, biking, spelunking, skiing, or mountain climbing.

Grundy Thomson came to Dimensional Innovations with a range of experience, yet was still eager to learn and dedicated to the growth and success of the company. His enthusiasm and abilities have seen Grundy advance to the technology division in his eleven years with DI.

After studying sculpture at the University of Kansas, Grundy graduated from Johnson County Community College with a degree in metal fabrication technologies. He previously worked in various fabrication and installation roles, from masonry to metal recycling, before working for Dish Network, where he gained his technology and A/V experience.

His logical approach and people skills allow him to effectively communicated complex issues to clients and train them on the use of their technology installations. Outside of work, you’ll find Grundy in the dojo – he’s a fifth-degree black belt in jujitsu, third-degree black belt in both kobujitsu and laido, and first-degree black belt in karate. Perhaps the most impressive fact is that he’s been a certified instructor in jujitsu since he was 15 years old.

With a background in architecture and construction, Jared brings building process, electrical, structural design and drafting expertise to Dimensional Innovations.

Previously working for his family’s construction business, as well as in electrical and fabrication roles at other companies, Jared also has a degree in architecture from Drury University. He worked as an architectural intern for Suttle Mindlin in St. Louis, Mo., as well as Burkhardt + Partners in Zurich, Switzerland.

Notable work for DI includes the matchless six-foot-wide Silversun custom chandelier as well as the 25-foot-tall “Aspire” Fountain for Mosaic Healthcare and the Kansas City Google Fiber store.

Outside of the working world, Jared enjoys travel (he’s been to 48 of 50 states and studied abroad in both Greece and Italy), working on cars and making furniture and other sculpting projects from wood, metal and anything else he can get ahold of.

As Vice President / Creative Director – Interactive & Technology, JC specializes in syncing ever-changing technology with great design to create engaging interactive experiences. He leads the Technology Studio, directing a highly-talented team of multidisciplinary designers and developers. More than 23 years of experience connects him to the importance of user-interface experiences and how they relate to immersive visual storytelling.

Instrumental to DI’s success, JC navigates ideas from conception to installation. Keeping clients’ goals in mind, he combines advanced technology with design to create award-winning and unforgettable experiences.

With a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Kansas, JC came to DI primed for creative execution. Leading and inspiring some of the most talented people on the planet, JC takes pride in the fact that DI’s work is always fresh and groundbreaking.

When he’s not designing the next custom experience for DI’s clients, you might find JC and his wife relaxing with their entourage of two children, two cats and the family dog.

As a Project Director for DI, Jeff has been closely involved in managing multiple projects at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He excels at communication between teams and individuals allowing projects to go from conceptual ideas to reality quickly.

He enjoys building relationships and working together to solve problems and get the job done. From subcontractors to field workers, he is always excited to be surrounded by new people with a variety of talents and experiences, and understands the value of having several disciplines involved in developing the best solutions. With strong passions for both sports and technology, he considers working at DI his dream job.

Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in construction management from Pittsburg State and has experience from previous positions in engineering, general contracting and project management.

When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with my wife and 3-year-old daughter. Jeff also enjoys woodworking, playing disc golf and racquetball.

Jim began his career as a successful commercial photographer and photography lab owner. He helped found Dimensional Innovations, and grew it using his ability to stimulate personal and group excellence and transform a small startup company into something superb. Today, he remains dedicated to the strategic vision of the company and champions the firm’s unique culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Prior to his business career, Jim enjoyed a successful skydiving career as a member of the United States Free Fall Exhibition Team, the United States Parachute Team, and three World Teams. He’s completed more than 3,500 jumps, 600 of which were completed as a free-fall cameraman. He had the distinct honor of being part of the crew that assisted President George W. Bush on his first two skydives.

While his skydiving career may be behind him, Jim’s quest for adventure is still going strong. An avid mountain climber, Jim created www.Climb4SMA.com to help raise money for one of his employees whose son was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a deadly disease.

With over 20 years of experience communicating and developing meaningful projects with clients, Justin Wood brings an unparalleled range of expertise to Dimensional Innovations.

As the Sports and Higher Education Practice Director, Justin feeds his passion for developing matchless, engaging experiences for our clients by focusing on dynamic environments. He has led the charge of building these practice portfolios through developing sponsorship activations, halls of fame and immersive branding experiences.

His leadership in projects help clients and brands improve the pro and collegiate experience by connecting their story to interactive and physical environments. Justin’s resume also boasts seven years of running his own design-build consulting company.

Justin’s portfolio of projects has appeared in multiple sports market publications, and he has presented at ALSD, SEGD’s Dynamic Environments series and at multiple Sports Business Journal workshops. Justin was named as an SBJ Power Player in 2020.

Leveraging 20 years of shop experience, Lindsey Weber brings the hands-on knowledge in operations and production to the Innovation Lab at Dimensional Innovations.

Lindsey has a gifted eye for design combined with the knowledge to build which makes him incredibly valuable for project collaboration. His talents include, but are not limited to, lighting, industrial design, product modeling, 3D printing, high-speed mockups and rapid prototyping.

His ability to utilize logic, problem-solving and creativity to find solutions to DI’s biggest challenges makes Lindsey a valuable asset to the team. In his time with DI he’s done everything from craft giant metal structures to help develop new products.

Recently married, Lindsey enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, two sons. The family also has two dogs, both purebred Boxers, the newest of which is a puppy still working on housetraining.

As a Creative Director, Lyndee brings over 10 years experience to the DI design team. With a background in print design, she understands the importance of composition and hierarchy to tell a visually impactful story. Lyndee is detail oriented and has the ability to work under tight timelines making her an asset for clients. She has worked on several large-scale environmental design projects, including the Dairy Framers of America headquarters.

Prior to joining DI, Lyndee worked in art director positions for BRR Architecture and Staples. She has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. When she is not designing, you can find Lyndee kickboxing, traveling, or working on photography.

Mary is a connector of people and ideas, a relationship builder, and a firm believer that most people have the innate desire to contribute and give back. As the Community Engagement Director at Dimensional Innovations (DI) — an experience design, build, and tech firm —she works with the company's executive team and DI Foundation Committee to create and implement a community engagement strategy to establish and enforce the vision of their employee-funded and managed foundation.

A calculated risk-taker and cultural leader with deep nonprofit industry knowledge, Mary has championed nonprofits to increase funds and create greater awareness of their organization and mission. As a community leader, she has been recognized as a proven relationship builder and helped establish and develop foundations across the nation.

Most recently, Mary served as Co-Director of The Parade of Hearts — a public art installation that raised over 2.6 million dollars to help unite the Kansas City region and bolster those affected by COVID-19. Mary has served on a variety of boards and provided marketing expertise to local and national nonprofits, including The Parkinson Foundation, JDRF and MS Society. She currently serves on two boards — YEP KC and the Parade of Hearts.

Outside of Dimensional Innovations, Mary enjoys time with her family and friends, loves to travel, and always enjoys a good laugh.

Intensely creative and highly capable, Mike Christman has over 15 years experience in fabrication and sign creation. With over 10 years at Dimensional Innovations under his belt, Mike has managed some of the company’s largest and most complex projects.

Mike manages the flow of the jobs he oversees, from preplanning to scheduling labor. His experience ranges from screen-printing to CNC programming and fabrication to engineering, allowing him to fully comprehend and manage every aspect of the jobs on his plate.

Mike learned on the job and also studied computer design at Penn Valley Community College. Outside of work, he’s usually playing and writing music. He can also be found relaxing with his wife, two daughters, dog, two cats and two guinea pigs.

Nigel has extensive experience as a Creative Director, guiding collaborative teams of smart, talented creatives in developing effective solutions for a wide range of brands. He takes a thoughtful approach to each challenge driven by a curiosity that understands that 90 percent of finding the best answer is to really understand the question. Nigel excels at making brands tangible — finding ways to engage audiences that move them beyond brand spectators into brand participants, building interest and loyalty. The design choices he makes are always carefully considered and meticulously crafted to render solutions that drive to the heart of the Brief.

Over a twenty-five-year career, Nigel has taken this approach in his leading role on projects ranging from entire identity and design systems to brand experience spaces. He’s done this work for such well-known brands as John Deere, Winnebago, Eli Lilly & Company, At Home, Ply Gem Building Products, and MLS franchise, Sporting Kansas City.

Originally from the North of England, Nigel now resides in Kansas City where his favorite pastimes are those spent with his wife and son and the odd jaunt on his ’96 Triumph.

As a Creative Director, Quentin brings fresh and on-brand experiences to corporate, retail, and sports environments. His boundless curiosity and relentless approach to design consistently drive him to discover new and unexpected ways to transform spaces and experiences. His strengths also lie in his ability to distill a client’s needs and goals in order to shape a solution that not only exceeds their expectations but is also on time and on budget.

Quentin brings over 10 years of design experience. His multi-disciplinary background is solidified in branding.

Rachel Julo spent most of her career working for advertising agencies in a variety of leadership roles on big brand challenges. She collaborates to build the right strategy for each project while looking at the holistic brand and marketing efforts. The opportunity for Rachel is the complete brand picture: developing relevant, insightful experiences within a budget.

In previous roles, Rachel identified key insights to develop and execute brand positioning for clients, implemented and executed sales-driving promotions, and built campaigns to successfully roll out numerous and new product launches. Now, Rachel and the Strategy team use that same approach to build the base strategy and insights that lead to meaningful and remarkable experiences. Client categories include healthcare, restaurant, retail, entertainment, banking, publishing, communication, technology and home building industries.

Randall is the Executive Creative Director of Interactive & Technology at DI, where he leads, collaborates, and inspires teams to craft unique experiences through the seamless integration of design and interactivity. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from the University of Kansas, Randall's journey in the creative industry spans nearly two decades, including 17 years in Seattle, Washington. During his time in the Pacific Northwest, Randall worked with a diverse range of clients, from tech giants to nimble startups and mission-driven non-profits, honing his expertise in interactive design and creative leadership. His vision was instrumental in delivering cutting-edge solutions that resonated with both clients and audiences alike.

Returning to Kansas City, Randall's creative direction continues to shape innovative, immersive experiences that connect people with brands in meaningful ways. His DI portfolio of work includes an impressive array of projects, such as the YouTube Theater and Google Cloud experiences at SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome Experience Center for the LA Clippers, and the New England Patriots Player Tunnel Experience. He has also contributed to the State Farm Insurance Good Neighbor Center, Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and numerous high-profile collaborations with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, T-Mobile, Adobe, and Discovery Channel.

He and his wife spend most of their free time trying to keep up with their two daughters. While the day trips to the mountains for snowboarding are behind him, you can find him playing/watching basketball, stalking new breweries, and picking up rusty things on the ground to make art out of.

A truly versatile designer, manager and creative leader, Rick Smith brings more than 20 years experience to DI. Rick inspires excellence in DI’s creative team, crafting fully integrated designs and rich experiences with end users in mind. He manages creative direction and team efforts, streamlining design processes for all of DI’s projects.
Rick’s strength lies in his ability to connect brands and their customers to the physical environment. His collaborative and comprehensive approach details the project vision through words, ideas and images.

Not only a leader at DI, Rick is heavily involved in the Kansas City design community. A member of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) and AIGA, Rick chairs the local SEGD chapter, is on the AIGAKC Board of Directors and on the Kansas City Design Week Planning committee.

Married for over 10 years, Rick and his wife have two children. An outdoors-kind-of-guy, Rick enjoys climbing, camping, mountaineering, and just generally being outside. He also plays guitar and coaches his daughter’s softball team in his not-so-abundant spare time.

Rod’s educational background is in graphic and industrial design with a specialization in special effects makeup. Instead of moving to Hollywood like some of his college classmates, he returned to the KC area, married his high school sweetheart and now has two wonderful boys.

Rod’s 20 years of experience as a graphic designer started off in screen printing for clients such as Annheuser Busch and Universal Studios. From there, he moved into advertising specialties and has roughly 10 years of experience as a professional makeup artist.

In the Imaging Department at DI, Rod does the production artwork – ensuring print quality control (color correction, preflight, etc.). He’s also been able to use his impressive airbrush skills, just ask about the praying mantis he did for the Museum at Prairiefire.

As Chief Operations Officer, Sara guides all aspects of operations and infuses her leadership, creativity, and trademark organization skills into each project she touches. With several years of experience at DI, including previous positions as a Project Manager and a Lead Designer, she has a unique understanding of the needs and exceptions of clients.

In addition to her design and management executions, Sara is also a skillful and seasoned program manager, successfully directing a diverse range of people, projects and accounts. She was the Executive Project Manager for DI’s impactful role in bringing the Mercedes-Benz Stadium fan experience to life by successfully managing 19 sponsorship activations prior to the completion of the stadium construction.

With a degree in interior design from Pittsburg State University, she’s an expert at translating ideas into the physical realm through creative problem solving.

Sara’s free time is spent shopping, baking, and being outdoors with her family. You will likely find her at the lake with her husband and two young daughters.

Spencer has been an integral leader of the Entertainment, Hospitality and Retail practice at Dimensional Innovations since 2018. Having a passion for building and maintaining relationships, he has the luxury of working with high-profile brands that have been 30+ year partners to DI and also developing new and exciting partnerships within these verticals.

Spencer’s strength lies in connecting with clients and their projects, helping blend the digital and physical environments. His creative cohesion and collaborative approach detail the project vision through research, ideation and execution strategies.

Spencer enjoys connecting with strategic partners and creatives around the globe, brainstorming the latest in experiential and immersive experiences. He is an active member and regular attendee of various conferences, including the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Entertainment Experience Evolution (EEE), and CinemaCon.

Outside of the office, Spencer spends time with his beautiful wife, Kaitlin and son, Charlie. You can also find him cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks. Spencer received a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Sports Management, both from the University of Arkansas.

With over 22 years of supervisory and production experience, Steve Schmidtlein brings knowledge and capacity to his role as Dimensional Innovations’ material controls manager. Overseeing all purchasing, vendor contracts and requests for quotes on materials and labor, his work touches every project that rolls through the shop floor.

Steve works closely with project engineers, designers, engineering staff and estimating to help bring projects to life, from researching materials to seeking out pricing for specific items. He also serves as the Underwriters Laboratory representative for DI, ensuring the warehouse follows their guidelines for quality control and safety.

Outside of the office, Steve and his wife of over 17 years spend time with their four kids, dog and cat. He also builds model railroad layouts and collects various model trains and accessories to set up his tracks and switches.

Tim is an Executive Creative Director at DI, with a focus on creative strategy and content development. Tim is an adept motion designer, editor, and all-around creative generalist, with formal training in illustration and computer animation. That training, combined with years of hands-on production experience for national brands, means that there isn’t a creative concept or production challenge Tim isn’t ready to tackle. Tim leads a talented team of strategists, writers, motion designers, and post-production artists, helping some of the best brands in the world tell their stories and engage with consumers.

Depth of category knowledge and an ability to distill complex information into key insights have been critical components in Tim’s continued success with brands like Microsoft, Anthem, and Cerner. He has been involved at every stage of production, from concept through completion, with a wide variety of clients, including XBOX, Microsoft Surface, Sprint, LG, H&R Block, Molson Coors, VH1, Sonic, UMB, Helzberg Diamonds, and Discover Card.

Tom Collins leads Dimensional Innovations’ strategic growth and client facing operations. Tom brings a 15+ year track record of delivering exceptional results as an operations and finance executive. His experience includes leadership in marketing, design, architecture, as well as fabrication, installation, and engineering environments and he has served as an officer and/or executive leader for public and private companies. Tom brings this experience, coupled with a Big 4 consulting background, to help DI’s clients find solutions that deliver unique value to customers, stakeholders and employees.

A more than 15-year-veteran of Dimensional Innovations, Trent started his employment as a design intern in 1997. After graduating from the University of Kansas with a degree in industrial design, Trent returned to DI as an R&D designer in 1998. Trent’s also worked in the CNC router department, served as a shop supervisor and even an installation manager.

In 2007, he transitioned into project management where he specializes in conducting the work for movie theatre accounts, as well as casinos, family entertainment centers and retail.

When not at work, Trent can be found remodeling houses or spending time with his wife, toddler and the two family dogs. His biggest goal in life is to design the one product no one can live without.

As Chief Executive Officer, Tucker Trotter leads Dimensional Innovations’ gifted and capable team of designers, innovators and fabricators. Committed to creativity and excellence, Tucker has been one of the driving forces behind the company’s expanded capabilities over the past 30 years, transforming DI into a globally recognized, respected and unrivaled industry powerhouse.

Tucker’s role involves him in a wide range of disciplines within the company, from conceptual design and strategic vision to project delivery and success. Under his direction, DI's core focus areas in the corporate, healthcare, museum, sports and entertainment, transit and higher education industries emphasize the importance of the customer experience. An expert at quickly turning clients’ needs and goals into highly conceptualized ideas, he understands the power of full collaboration at every level.

After leading or working on more than 500 movie theater projects worldwide, other notable work under his leadership includes the giant library books gracing the Kansas City Library's downtown parking garage, the Las Vegas Raiders - Al Davis Memorial Torch inside Allegiant Stadium, the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, the Jayhawk Welcome Center and the Kansas City International Airport Terminal.

Tucker is dedicated to enhancing the Kansas City community by establishing the Dimensional Innovations Foundation, funded and managed by DI employees. He is also a founding partner of the Parade of Hearts, a public art initiative that celebrates diversity, fosters community unity, and supports nonprofits by showcasing beautifully sculpted hearts designed by local KC artists. He also holds several leadership roles, including serving on the board of directors for the Kansas City Sports Commission, Vice-Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the School of Architecture and Design, and founding donor to the Center for Design Research at the University of Kansas. He is also involved with the Heart of America Council Board of Directors and serves as a trustee for the Fredrick J. McCoy Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic at Children’s Mercy Hospital, among other commitments.

Additionally, Tucker co-authored Go Big or Go Home, a collection of stories featuring the most memorable sales pitches in film, sports, business and philanthropy. The book was written for various audiences, outlining "five impactful ways to create a customer experience that will close the deal."

Tucker lives in Leawood with his wife, Mandi, and three kids, Drew, Mae and Lucy. He loves cycling, gravel endurance rides and traveling with his family.

As Chief People Officer, Vernon is responsible for nurturing a culture that attracts, develops and retains talent which helps DI reach its bold mission: to liberate people from mediocre experiences. The people portion of DI’s mission statement underscores a long-held philosophy from Vernon: humans drive organizations, not resources and it’s what ultimately attracted him to DI.

In addition to leading all people services functions for DI, Vernon is laser-focused on ensuring the team’s people strategies are in alignment with and add fuel to the company’s key business imperatives. Talent Management, Internal Communications, Benefits and Compliance, Foundations, and being the Executive sponsor for DI’s Diversity + Inclusion efforts are those strategic sources of fuel that have the power to enliven culture and invigorate brand connection internally and externally.

Before bringing his skills to the People front, Vernon was in advertising account management where he created marketing plans for a variety of well-known companies like McDonald’s and Walt Disney. This experience taught Vernon the value of strategic thinking that has impact.

If you ask Vernon what his personal brand statement is, he’ll provide you with 6 words: to lead and serve with integrity. Doing what is right, operating with pure intention, elevating and clearing a career runway for the team around you is core to his style of leadership.