What do you do at Walker? "When it comes to the Company, I wear a lot of hats. From design oversight of our clothing, spending hours on end behind the computer designing new boards, clothing, media ads, to running around town making sure people get their boards and are stoked. I spend a large portion of my time on concept and planning.....and then I race around and have my crew help me pull it off! Hahaha...there is ALWAYS something going on - that is for sure!"
Favorite past times? "Surfing, painting, traveling, reading and riding my mx bike."
People are surprised when: "When I tell them I'm an Australian citizen or that I paint and am into all kinds of art."
Handshaped miniture surfboard with mural by Walker. 3' x 9"
Bill
Katzenberger. Support
Rep to Vince Falco
Contact Info:(ph)
708-567-3309 (email)
wkatzenb@purdue.edu
Jose Valdez. Glassing Factory Operations Manager
(Valdez Brothers Glassing)
How long have you been working in the surfboard industry? "For over 16 years, it was the first job I did when I came from Mexico."
Favorite past times? "Building custom cabinets in my workshop, camping, cooking and hanging out with my family."
What do you enjoy about building boards? "I enjoy airbrushing."
Lupe Valdez. Glassing Factory Sales and Operations Manager
(Valdez Brothers Glassing)
How long have you been working in the surfboard industry? "I started in 1977."
Favorite past times? "Going down to San Felipe, relaxing down on the beach, haning out with my family."
What do you enjoy about building boards? "I enjoy the whole creative process, working with my hands and creating a high quality board for someone."
Steve Williams. Laminator.
How long have you been working in the surfboard industry? "Seems
like a very long time!".
Favorite past times? "relaxing,
riding my mountain bike".
What do you enjoy about building boards? "Seeing
the end result".
Adriano Garcia. Production Shaper
How long have you been working in the surfboard industry?
"I have been working with surfboards for about
6 years."
Favorite past times? "Surfing, surfing and surfing,,.. heheh also listen to music and ride my carveboard."
What do you enjoy about building boards? "Shaping my personal boards and seeing the smile on a customers face when they come to pick up their new board."
thewalkerproject.com
1418 Descanso Ave. Suite N San Marcos, Ca. 92069