MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRADING COMPANY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Stevens Linen Associate
- Catering
Anne Brown has been creating art-to-wear in the form of necklaces, pins, earrings, bracelets and clothes for a number of years. She grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where as a child she collected everything imaginable from the beach, woods, and fields. She was greatly influenced by nature on Massachusetts' North Shore and her childhood attraction to living in that period resurfaced as an adult in the form of creating art from what is at hand. After rescuing a cat from a Boston Wharf, she was forced to boil fish to suit his appetite. The local fish markets educated her as to the lore of fish bones and because of their sculptural beauty, she used the bones in combination with other natural objects to create unique jewelry.
As time went on, her media progressed to metals and resins. Her work ranges from the simple beaded necklace to conceptual jewelry assemblages fabricated in resin and metal. Anne also works in collage, assemblage, sculpture and found object.
Her work has been exhibited nationally and illustrated in numerous publications. At Cooper Hewitt Museum seminar for collectors, she was recommended as a major contemporary jewelry artist who had made a contribution through the use of materials and design. She is most recently referenced in the New Art International and Design Sourcebook. She is a member of the Copley Society, Boston, Massachusetts and maintains a number of gallery affiliations.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Operations Manager
Beth joined Massachusetts Bay Trading Company early as operations manager, turning the behind the scenes flow into a finely-tuned and efficient machine. She had developed those skills over twenty years with companies like Hewlett-Packard and Lexidata and at Bucknell University. Beth was voted Chairman of the Board in 2010, recognizing her skills in management and contributions to the company.
Bob is the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Trading Company, the first Web site dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of Massachusetts and New England, and the quality of products originating here. The site, www.massbaytrading.com, sells products that embody the finest character and diversity for which this region is renowned.
Like many dedicated New England enthusiasts, Bob was not raised in state, but has now lived in Massachusetts for 30 years working in high technology marketing. Since moving to the state, he has consistently declined opportunities to relocate out of state. He was most recently VP Marketing for Orbital Software in Framingham. Before Orbital, Nilsson was VP of product marketing at UNIFI Communications and VP marketing at Axil Computer, a Concord-based start-up designing and selling high-end multiprocessor Windows NT computer systems. His earlier Massachusetts tenure included 12 years at Digital Equipment in marketing management after beginning his career at Hewlett-Packard.
Nilsson holds a Masters in Business Administration in marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from MIT.
Job Titles:
- Stevens Linen Associate
- Photographer
Job Titles:
- Visual Merchandising Director and Trend Watcher
James began his career as a stylist in New York City after graduating from NYU with a degree in interior and exterior design and fashion merchandising. He left NYC eight years ago and after an extended stay in Los Angeles, he settled in Boston. "I love Boston because it has such a European flair to it. Where ever I travel in this country, I still find Boston to be one of the most fashion conscious cities." says James.
James joins Massachusetts Bay Trading Company with great enthusiasm. "MBTC is a fantastic website--a superb selection of New England gifts and products by regional artists. I enjoy adding to the wonderful shopping experience at MBTC every day."
Kate Greenhalgh died after illness on May 2nd at the age of 46. She specialized in artist-designed and hand-painted silk and velvet scarves, purses and garments. Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, her textiles are inspired by the beauty of her home. Many of her creations spring from nature. Kate has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean, where she recorded many of the images in her sketchbook to be used as inspiration for her designs. These themes are the threads throughout all of her art.
According to Kate, "It is a rare day that I don't love being in my Wellfleet studio with a paint brush in my hand for eight or more hours!"
Kate worked in various textures and types of silk, including chiffon, crepe de chine, habotai, and the newer devore satins. She also paints her designs on velvet, both devore and solid. Each piece is unique and painted freehand using special silk dyes. Her soft and tranquil colors, as well as textures are especially evocative of the ocean near her Cape Cod home.
Painting on fabric since the age of 13, Kate studied textile design at the Rhode Island School of Design and worked for the fashion industry in California before starting her own business. Kate started LEAVE IT TO WEAVER in 1993 as a weaver and silk painter. She is also a certified art teacher and taught at the Cape Museum of Fine Arts. Kate won the Merit Award from the Buyers Market of American Craft in 1999 when she started wholesaling her scarves.
Job Titles:
- Stevens Linen Associate
- Photographer
After working in Los Angeles for 5 years, Thomas moved to Massachusetts 15 years ago. Thomas has a history of developing innovative visual solutions for industries including fashion, retail, high technology, and 4D printing. Most recently Thomas worked for the US division of Madrigal Electromotive.
Thomas has a BFA in Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. " I love the diversity of New England from the mountains to the shoreline. To me Massachusetts, is the pinnacle of New England. From its vast history as the cradle of our country, to modern day Boston, Massachusetts is a unique and special place. No matter where I travel in the world, I'm proud to say I'm from Massachusetts."