Mervin Manufacturing, Inc.
Tim Franz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in graphic design and production art, currently serving as a Senior Production Artist at Mervin Manufacturing, Inc. since May 2011, focusing on fine-tuning designs for various boards and color corrections for sublimated graphics. Tim is also a member of War Puppy, a Seattle-based punk/rock band, where skills include playing bass guitar, theremin, and lead vocals. Prior roles include E-pro at Pacific Market International, Lead Guitarist for the band Verona, and Graphic Designer for CBS Outdoor, showcasing a strong background in technical graphic design and production. Tim's foundational education includes an Associates in Applied Arts in Visual Communications from The Art Institutes, complemented by earlier artistic pursuits and culinary experiences at restaurants.
Mervin Manufacturing, Inc.
Mervin Manufacturing home of Lib Tech, GNU, Roxy and Bent Metal Binding Works is a leading designer and manufacturer or snowboarding, skiing, surfing and skateboarding products built at the world's most environMENTAL factory by people who ride them. Mervin Manufacturing was founded by snowboarders Mike Olson and Pete Saari in 1977. In an industry where virtually every other snowboard, ski, skateboard, and surfboard company has moved production to China or offshore, Mervin is the longest running and last major board building factory in the USA. Based out of Carlsborg, Washington, between the rugged Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges, Mervin is a direct link between riding and manufacturing.