Nick
Before joining Blackstone as an analyst, Nick studied 3D Modeling and Animation at IPFW, then taught the subject for five years after graduation. He is an introvert who fluctuates between the mediator and adventurer personality types.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing tabletop or video games, watching films, or collaborative writing games with friends online. He enjoys imaginative activities like creative writing, world building, and designing assets like logos and maps for fictional worlds. He is most recently interested in trying his hand at 3D printing. Heads up: Nick is legally prohibited from entering any Jamba Juice establishment.
Luke V
We conduct a lot of tests here at Blackstone, but none have helped us determine if Luke is as young as he claims to be. When he’s off the clock, Luke can be found watching decades-old movie franchises, dusting off the cartridges for his Nintendo 64, or rocking out to some heavy metal. That guy in the car next to you pumping those Black Sabbath tracks… yeah, that’s Luke. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Communication/Media, Luke puts his video editing skills to use sometimes on his small “gaming” YouTube channel. Where it is, we won’t say. He’s the father of two cool cats, Ori and Crump, a title bestowed upon him by his sisters.
Chris
Chris is a small-town green bean farmer. He’s also a Grace College alum, where he earned his Bachelor’s of English. Before becoming an analyst at Blackstone, he worked as a newspaper reporter and a bartender. He’s an Eagle Scout for life. He’s deathly allergic to gluten. His love for motor oil started at a young age, rebuilding classic cars with his dad, including a ’57 Ford F100 and a ’70 Chevelle. Blackstone is currently financing his latest project; the shell of a ’67 Camaro. He cooks, he gardens, he games, all to the tunes of the Grateful Dead.
Christi
Christi graduated with a BS and a Kindergarten Endorsement in Education. She taught in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district for 18 years before coming to Blackstone to build kits, help in receiving, and assist with data entry. In the summer, she enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, and fishing with her husband and three kids. To relax she likes to read, knit, craft, or binge a good crime show.
Arryn
Arryn went to school at the AFI Conservatory, becoming the first of her family to obtain a master’s degree. After graduation, she returned home and took up her oldest habits: keeping her dog away from the cat’s food and “discovering” decades-old popular video games. When she’s not working on scripts or analyzing what’s going on in your engine, she likes to take long walks or try new cooking experiments.
