Meet the Team

Ruth Q&A

Director of Product Development

What is your favorite food? Quiche, or crepes,…or quiche.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Mind melding.

What is your favorite toy or game? Any plush toy. I also really enjoyed Lite Brite and playing Match Box cars in the sand box with my brothers.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and why? Australia. I gave an in-depth report on Australia in the 8th grade and I’ve wanted to visit ever since.

If you could travel back in time where would you go? New York in the 1930’s. I love the art, music and fashion of that era.

Genji Q&A

Merchandising Director

If you could travel back in time, where would you go?
As soon as TPM invents the Time Machine – and TPG manufactures it, we can go back in time. I would like to be on the scene when some cool inventions were born. But which one?? The Wheel, Printing Press, Telephone, Lightbulb, Piano?? How about Bourbon!! Yup – take me back to the first batch of Bourbon please.
What’s your nickname and why?
My dad nicknamed me Skeeterbumper because I was always covered with red bumps, compliments of killer mosquitos on our many family camping trips.
If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
Phoenix – AKA Jean Grey who has Telepathic and Telekinetic powers.
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Favorite Holiday – toss up between Fourth of July and Christmas – something about all those little lights!!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Barrier Reef please and a side of Shrimp on the BarB

Steve Q&A

Production Coordinator

What’s your nickname and why?
Uncle Awesome. Circa 2004 (before the abundance of ‘awesome’ attire). No explanation is required.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go?
About 15 seconds before I did something stupid.
If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
Teleportation. Besides the good I could do, I would never get stuck in traffic. It would really cut my commute.
Who would you want to play you in the movie of your life?
I would like to play myself; however, I am not sure I would get the part.
Is there anything you wish would come back into fashion?
The stuff in my closet.

Q&A

Project Coordinator

What is your favorite toy or game? OR What was your favorite toy growing up?
My favorite toy is my guitar. Okay, it’s not technically a toy, but I have an absurd amount of fun creating music, exploring sound, and perfecting songs.
If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
Teleportation! No more traffic, commuting, or paying to travel. It’s much faster than flying and doesn’t mess up your hair.
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
This isn’t a popular answer, but Labor Day. I love savoring the last bit of summer with friends and family. There isn’t any sense of pressure to celebrate traditions, just chill BBQs and sunshine.
Who would you want to play you in the movie of your life?
Marty McFly. Wait. That’s not the question you asked. Really? Ellen Page with a haircut.

Peter Q&A

Supplier Manager

What is your favorite Food?
Chinese Noodles!
If you could have a super power what would it be?
Win a lottery
What is the best dish you can cook?
Braised Beef
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand, It is the best place to watch the stars!

James Q&A

Quality Compliance Manager

What is your favorite toy or game?
Model Airplanes.
If you could have a super power what would it be?
I would definitely want to fly, I love the blue sky!
What’s your favorite animal?
Puppies – who doesn’t love a puppy?!
What is the best dish you can cook?
Steamed Fish
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Huangshan, great mountains and wonderful clouds!

Kiki Q&A

Graphic Designer

What’s your nickname and why?
My nickname is Kiki! My full name is Catherine, but Kiki is more fun. My grandpa gave me the name before I was even born. Apparently it’s what they called little girls in Germany.
If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
I would definitely want the ability to stop time! I could take all the naps I want – and catch bad guys and stuff.
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Probably the Fourth of July. Summer, BBQ’s, friends, family, fireworks and ‘Merica. It’s everything.
Is there anything you wish would come back into fashion?
Fanny packs would be a good one, I could appreciate that kind of convenience. Plus I have an awesome one in my closet waiting to be socially acceptable again.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I really want to visit Australia! Everything over there seems beautiful and fun. I also need to check out most of Europe – but first stop would be down under, mate.

Kristin Q&A

Business Development Manager

What is your favorite toy or game? OR What was your favorite toy growing up?
This is going to sounds super old school, but I LOVE Dominos. It’s all about strategy!
If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
The ability to learn anything really fast. I think it would be awesome – I would learn EVERYTHING- the possibilities are endless!
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Thanksgiving, hands down. Fall, Family and Cooking?! All of my favorite things happening in one day.
What is the best meal you can cook?
Homemade Ramen – it doesn’t sound like that impressive but I swear it is! I’m still working on my audition tape for MasterChef…
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Currently, Thailand but it changes frequently.

Mike Q&A

Production Manager

What is your favorite toy? OR What was your favorite toy growing up?
My favorite toy is Lego. You can build anything. Create anything. That is, after your siblings break the airplane you built to spec from the instructions.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go?
I would go back to the moment I decided to invent a time machine and convince myself not to.
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because it is not about gift giving but about giving thanks for the friends and family around the table.
Who would you want to play you in the movie of your life?
Bruce Willis with a Rod Blagojevich toupee.
What is the best meal you can cook?
Chocolate Chip Cookies. That’s a meal, right

Steve Q&A

Director

What is your favorite toy? OR What was your favorite toy growing up?
Match box cars
If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
To be invisible – I’d be a total creeper
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Thanksgiving! It’s all about the stuffing!!
Who would you want to play you in the movie of your life?
No one could play me – there’s just one real McCoy
What is the best meal you can cook?
Refer to favorite Holiday
Is there anything you wish would come back into fashion?
Blue Jean Shorts
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Australia!

Hi! We’re The Product Greenhouse.

We’re product development and production geeks who are passionate and dedicated to what we do—bringing products to life.

Let’s cultivate your ideas into reality.

Genji Leclair Merchandising Director

Steve Leclair Director

Kristin Allred Business Development Manager

Mike Leclair Production Manager

Kiki Kolakowski Graphic Designer

Peter Dong Supplier Manager

James Zou Quality Compliance Manager

We believe in mixing process with fun.
What can we create for you?

Director of Product Development

Merchandising Director

Production Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Supplier Manager

Quality Compliance Manager

Graphic Designer

Business Development Manager

Production Manager

Director

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Meet the Team

Hi! We’re The Product Greenhouse.

We’re product development and production geeks who are passionate and dedicated to what we do—bringing products to life.

Let’s cultivate your ideas into reality.

Genji Leclair Merchandising Director

Steve Leclair Director

Kristin Allred Business Development Manager

Mike Leclair Production Manager

Kiki Kolakowski Graphic Designer

Peter Dong Supplier Manager

James Zou Quality Compliance Manager

We believe in mixing process with fun. What can we create for you?

We believe in mixing process with fun.
What can we create for you?