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Terrance Rogers

Length of Service at IE:

since 2022

Favorite IE project and why:

The DG Studio Garden of Hope project has been my favorite project so far. This project is in the early stages, but it combines so many different elements. Each element presents its own set of challenges since it is an outdoor display.

Certifications:

State of Texas Sign Journeyman Electrician, Certified Apprentice Lighting Technician (CALT), ATSSA Certified Flagger

First paying job:

Beaumont Chemical

Best advice ever received:

Life is good, but it’s not fair.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

To tour the continent of Africa

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

Luther Vandross and Shania Twain together on the same stage. It was fantastic!

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose and why?

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois. I would love to be in his presence and see and hear him speak in person. I want to feel the energy in the room as he speaks to the crowd on a college campus.

Laura Hendrix

Length of Service at IE:

with Innovative Environments since 2020 and previously with Sabre Companies for 10 years

Favorite IE project and why:

Amazon Houston HQ – I thought it was well suited to our capabilities and each element was its own piece of art. We incorporated several interesting materials unique to this project.

How would others describe you:

Adaptable, persistent, witty, reliable

Best advice ever received:

Learn something new every day. Never think you are too old to ask questions or know too much to learn something new.

Words to live by:

Those who want respect give respect.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Houston?

MAD, BCN, Uchi, Rainbow Lodge, Loro

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Napa

Isaac Lupovitch

Length of Service at IE:

with Sabre since 2013

Favorite IE project and why:

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) – This was a great project for a great cause. It included graphics, signage (interior and exterior) and custom millwork. CAFB is a nonprofit that works to protect children from abuse and neglect. We were honored to be a part of this project that provided a safe space for children.

How would others describe you:

Genuine, laid back, and an overall mensch

First paying job:

Lifeguard

Best advice ever received:

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast – Navy SEALS

Words to live by:

“It’s usually more important to be in the right room than to be the smartest person in the room. A person with great judgement and average intelligence will usually beat someone with great intelligence and average judgement. Judgement is knowing what room to be in.”

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

Piano

What book did you read that changed your life the most?

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Autumn Thompson

Length of Service at IE:

4 years

Favorite IE project and why:

It is tough for me to pick a favorite project – that is like asking me to pick a favorite kid! But, if I had to choose one, it would be one of our repositioning projects. Helping a community turn into something completely different with curb appeal and bright, fun signage is very rewarding!

How would others describe you:

Energetic, Fun, Warm, Thoughtful, Caring, Spiritual

Best advice ever received:

Remember that not everyone is just like you and won’t react to things as you do.

Words to live by:

Whatever you give out will always come back threefold.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Toulouse

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Reading a book on the beach.

If you could see one move again for the first time, what would it be and why?

A Beautiful Mind. It reminds me of my grandfather.

If you could change places with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?

Camila Alves. I mean, come on – she’s married to Matthew McConaughey!

What is your fondest childhood memory?

Spending the summers with my grandmother.

Anything else about yourself that you would like to share with our audience?

Super passionate.

Israel Lopez

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2021

What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

Dewitt and Dunn podcast poject, it had the right balance between millwork and lighting features it turned out great.

First paying job:

Banquet Waiter

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

I would really like to go to a Metallica concert.

Words to live by:

“It’s never crowded along the extra mile”

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Tacos de Julio

What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

Seattle

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

Valery Bazaldua

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2024

How would others describe you?

People see me as kind, friendly, and always positive.

First paying job:

Beauty Supply at age 16

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

Marc Anthony’s concert was the best I’ve been to! The energy was unreal.

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

If I had no obligations, I’d be in Hawaii, soaking up the sun.

What is your fondest childhood memory?

One of my fondest memories is traveling with my family.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Travel to Tokyo.

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

Michael Mann

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2014

What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

Marathon Oil Headquarters – I enjoy working through a challenge. This project required some significant R&D in the fabrication phase, in order to meet the expectations of our client. Working through those challenges and seeing a successful project close is always a rewarding experience.

Keurig Dr. Pepper – Soda Bubble Hanging Sculpture – I will never look at soda bubbles the same way again.

Please list your professional affiliations:

OSHA 10 Certified

How would others describe you?

Calm, easy-going, honest

First paying job:

Camp Counselor in High School

Words to live by:

Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Rosie Cannonball

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Traveling the globe and trying to see as many concerts as humanly possible.

If you could see one movie again for the first time, what would it be and why?

Reservoir Dogs. The scene with “Stuck in the Middle with You” left a….lasting impression.

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

Musical composition and arrangement

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

Julio Zamudio

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2008

What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

KHOU-11, because it was the first broadcasting studio, challenging project that turned out beautiful and gave us the opportunity to get into that industry.

How would others describe you?

Accountable, problem solver, never give up.

First paying job:

Mechanic shop helper when I was 12.

Best Advice ever received:

Whatever you do will have consequences, good or bad, your choice.

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

Kiss/Def Leppard, Woodlands Mitchell Pavilion

Words to live by:

Love what you do! Do what you love!

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Hugo’s

What is your fondest childhood memory?

Visiting my grandparents every summer at their little home town in Guanajuato, Mex.

What book did you read that changed your life the most?

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

Chris Brast

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2018

What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

The JP Morgan Chase Regional Headquarters in Plano, Texas, was a significant project for us, initially referred by a former colleague. What started as a standard signage project in three garages quickly expanded when we added supergraphic paintings to each space. The success of this project led to an exciting opportunity to provide graphics, custom millwork, and specialty items for their new 15-story office tower. This was exactly the type of work I hoped to pursue when joining Innovative Environments.

As a company, we rapidly expanded our capabilities and excelled on this project. The success of the job even led the general contractor to refer us to a competing general contractor working on the Keurig Dr Pepper headquarters in Frisco, Texas. That project further expanded our expertise and solidified our reputation as a high-quality custom fabricator and installer of specialty graphics, millwork, and signage. These two projects were the pivotal moments that helped launch our company into the market.

Please list your professional affiliations:

Project Management Institute of America (PMP Certification)
SEGD
AIA

How would others describe you?

Steady, Honest and Lives By His Word

First paying job:

Cutting Yards in my small town

Best Advice ever received:

Think first before you react— but don’t wait too long.

Words to live by:

Enjoy your life, you only get one shot at it!

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Corvara, Italy (South Tyrol)

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

Sketching

What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland

What is your fondest childhood memory?

Working in my grandparent’s gardens with my grandfather

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Alpine Traverse from Munich, Germany to Venice, Italy

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

Andres Acosta

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2021

What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

I’m currently involved in an exciting project at our shop, featuring an innovative design by Corgan Architects for a Baylor Scott & White facility in Dallas. The project consists of a dynamic aluminum panel that is 2 inches deep, housing 15 gear motors, each responsible for rotating an aluminum flower. These flowers, measuring approximately 7″ by 7″, rotate to create an engaging and visually captivating effect.

A distinctive aspect of this project is its interactivity: the flowers activate upon sensing motion. Once triggered, they rotate continuously for 30 seconds, followed by a 2-minute pause, regardless of additional motion detections. Achieving this required detailed planning to guarantee consistent performance.

Although programming the control system was not part of my usual responsibilities as an estimator, I gladly took on this additional role. Integrating mechanical components such as gear motors with motion sensors and a microcontroller was especially rewarding, blending creativity with technical problem-solving and encouraging me to explore innovative solutions. I greatly enjoyed tackling these challenges and look forward to bringing these skills to future projects.

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

When it comes to dining in Houston, my favorite spot is Tiger Den in Chinatown. Their tonkatsu ramen is unbeatable. Every Friday, my family—my wife, daughter, son, and I—look forward to gathering there for a warm bowl of soup and enjoying quality time together. It’s our tasty weekly tradition.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

As a passionate soccer fan and devoted supporter of Barcelona Fútbol Club, the top item on my bucket list is traveling to Barcelona, Spain. I’m particularly eager to visit and experience the newly renovated stadium of Barcelona FC once its construction is complete. Being able to see the legendary team play in person at their iconic stadium would be a dream come true.

How many years of total professional experience do you have?