MICHAEL BRICKER (Chief Innovator/Co-Founder)
Michael has worked extensively in both the design and film industries, holding a Master in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.
In addition to his work with PUP, Michael works as a production designer, most recently for the feature film 'Natural Selection,' winner of the SXSW 2011 Grand Jury Prize and 2012 Independent Spirit Award nominee.
He has also taught art, architecture, and film both as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at Wabash College and as an Assistant Instructor at the University of Texas at Austin.
Additional work can be viewed here.
JESSICA BRICKER (Product Manager/Lead Designer)
Jessica started with PUP in late 2009, working intially as a product designer. Since then, she now oversees all of our product development and retailer relationships, ensuring that PUP continues to deliver awesome, high-quality products.
Additionally, Jessica works independently as an interior designer. In this capacity, she has worked previously for Lohr Design and Rowland Design. She studied Interior Design at Ball State University.
Additional work can be viewed here.
ELIZABETH RONEY (Product Designer)
Liz has been working with PUP since early 2010, focusing mainly on Dome Wallet and Urban Hobo design and construction.
In 2009, with a passion to connect the consumer with the producer and increase the standard of living for those working in production factories, Elizabeth started Liz Alig - a clothing and dress line made from upcycled and recycled fabrics, and produced by several fair trade groups around the world.
Her amazing work can be viewed and purchased here.
AMY CROOK (Development Innovator) Amy Crook is passionate about Indianapolis, Marketing, Conscious Eating and Craft Beer.
She is a marketing professional proud to call downtown Indianapolis home. Her past work includes franchise development for food concept and business development for a brewery. She has a passion for working with organizations in economic development with an interest in attracting more young professionals to live, work and play in downtown Indianapolis.
Amy also serves on the Resource Committee for the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, the Advisory Committee for the Indy Winter Farmer's Market and the Young Alumni Council for Kelley School of Business. Learn more about her work here.
RYAN GALLAGHER (Project Innovator, Ball State University School of Architecture and Planning)
Ryan Gallagher graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Philosophy & Anthropology. He is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning at Ball State University.
LUKE LAND (Lead Visualizer, IU Herron)
Luke is an undergraduate at IUPUI Herron in Visual Communications. He likes DJs Hot Dogs.
JONATHAN ALLINSON (Carshare Innovator)
Jonathan has been working with PUP since January 2011, focusing mainly on carsharing and transportation innovation.
In addition to his work with PUP, Jonathan works for Heartland Truly Moving Pictures, where he coordinates community partnerships and operations for Heartland Film Festival.
Jonathan is a recent graduate of Butler University where he studied media arts, history, and business.
CHRISTINA FRIEDENSON (Product Designer)
Christina is an investment banking professional by day and a fabric artist by night, sewing Urban Hobo’s and Dome Wallets for PUP since spring 2011. Some of her designs include up-cycled airbags, repurposed fabrics from clothing and buttons from a random button collection.
In addition to sewing at PUP, Christina has created fine art wall hangings on commission, utilizing her 28+ years of hand craft and sewing experience to bring her inspirations in landscape to life. She is a freak for analog photography and can be seen buzzing around town with her husband, Doug, on their vintage Honda motorbikes.
RACHEL WHITE (Product Designer)
Rachel went to school, graduated, and doesn't use her degree. She is now learning the art of making things, grows delicious food, and has world class friends. These things suit her well and she is happy.