Meet the Team

Meet the People Behind UCM’s Creative (and Occasionally Chaotic) Success

Our Team

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Or at least hand them the right tool."

At UC Makerspace, we believe in turning wild ideas into reality, preferably with minimal fire hazards. Whether you're crafting, coding, welding, or just here for the snacks, our team is ready to support your creative genius (or at least help you find the duct tape).
Makerspace Magic

Got an idea? We’ll help bring it to life before it collects dust (or ends up as a half-finished project in the corner—we’ve all been there). Whether you're laser cutting, 3D printing, or welding, we make sure your creations see the light of day.

Fix-It Philosophy

If something breaks, don’t panic—we’ve got tools, expertise, and just enough duct tape to make it work again. If you break something... well, that’s a learning experience, and we’re all about those too!

We talk a lot about hope, helping, and teamwork (and occasionally about why super glue and fingers don’t mix).

Our FOUNDERS
Johnny Blayze

Chief Innovator &
UCM Founder

Visionary, inventor, head of marketing and also the reason we have a “No Power Tools Before Coffee” rule.

Jessica Sherfel

Director of Logistics &
UCM Co-Founder

If it needs planning, organizing, or labeling, Jessica is on it. Also fluent in “where did I put that thing?”

Nick Pitts

Electronics Engineer &
UCM Founder

If it sparks, beeps, or suddenly stops working, Nick is your guy. May or may not secretly be a robot.

Julie Pitts

Fabrication/Woodworking &
UCM Co-Founder

Wood, screws, and sawdust are her love language. If you need it built, she’s got you—just don’t question her choice of playlist.

Connect, Collaborate, and Create at UCM Today!
Join us at UC Makerspace and be part of a thriving community where collaboration, innovation, and creativity come together to make something extraordinary (or at least impressively weird).
Need More Help?

Our team is ready to provide answers (or at least some really enthusiastic advice).

Member Support

We’ve got answers to all your questions, some guidance, and a nearly endless supply of zip ties.

Ticket Support

Need help? Log a ticket, and we’ll get back to you faster than you can say "where’s the Allen wrench?"

Technical Support

Technology is great—when it works. If that tech ever doesn't work, we’ll step in and help make sure it does.

Free Insight

Makers gonna make, and we’ve got the knowledge, tools, and occasional caffeine boost to help.