Meet our Visionaries & Dream Builders
Frank Schaner, CEO & President
Favorite Science Subject & Why:
Chemistry – It teaches you about Biology & other science subjects, cooking & other skills, and helps you understand so many different things about the world and how things work.
If you had a warning label, what would it be?
WARNING! Always eager to explain the science & mechanics behind everyday life.
Family Motto:
“Every day is a new opportunity to learn.”
David Petsch, Operations Director
Favorite Science Subject & Why:
Biology – I’m fascinated with the study of living things.
If you had a warning label, what would it be?
WARNING! May cause irritation.
Family Motto:
“We are put on this earth to be used.”
Trevor Zuroff, Product Director
Favorite Science Subject & Why:
Microbiology – It gives us a glimpse into a whole world of organisms living out of sight, living in complex communities, and carrying out the most intricate & life-changing of functions.
If you had a warning label, what would it be?
WARNING! Asking me a science question will likely result in information overload!
Family Motto:
“Our family motto is in the works, but we do have a family handshake where we all put our hands in the middle and say: “1, 2, Zee!” (for Zuroff). We do this whenever we’re facing something difficult or challenging; it unites us as a family and encourages our kids to love each other well.”
Brandy Hansen, Marketing Director
Favorite Science Subject & Why:
Earth Science – I love crystals & by using our rock tumblers, get the lesson of how grit force can completely transform a drab, insignificant & otherwise unremarkable stone, into one that is beautiful, striking and polished!
If you had a warning label, what would it be?
WARNING! Subject to spontaneous outbursts of verbosity.
Family Motto:
“Endeavor to persevere.”