Meet The Team

CEO and founder with a hands-on background in welding, fabrication, and experiential build leadership. Loren blends entrepreneurial strategy with practical maker skills, guiding projects from concept through execution. Focused on large-scale creative systems, art infrastructure, and building teams that can operate in fast-moving festival and production environments.

With over two decades of experience in live events, lighting design, and production management, Brian is a master at transforming spaces into immersive environments. As the Systems Director for DustWorks, he specializes in bringing complex, large-scale productions from concept to execution. Most notably, Brian served as the lead lighting designer for both the Cuttlefish and Flash art cars—showcasing his ability to blend visionary light art with battle-tested technical leadership. From intricate, mobile lighting systems to high-pressure event logistics, Brian brings the grit and expertise needed to make massive creative visions a reality.

With more than 20 years of experience in professional motorsports, advanced vehicle development, and high-performance automotive engineering, Skyler brings a unique blend of technical leadership and hands-on expertise to Dustworks. As a formally trained and certified automotive technician, he specializes in translating complex engineering concepts into durable, high-performing vehicles through thoughtful design, structural integrity, precision craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail. Skyler helps ensure every Dustworks build is engineered with purpose, built to endure, and ready for the toughest environments.

With a diverse background in architecture, woodworking, and hands-on fabrication, Joel specializes in turning ambitious ideas into practical, buildable solutions. As DustWorks’ Special Projects Engineer, he thrives at the intersection of creative problem-solving and precision craftsmanship, bringing versatility to every stage of the design and fabrication process. Whether developing custom structures, solving complex construction challenges, or building one-of-a-kind components, Joel approaches every project with ingenuity, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to quality. A true jack of all trades, he plays a critical role in transforming bold concepts into durable, functional realities.