Meet the Team

Meet the team behind Emslie Technical Solutions - a group of passionate technical designers who bring a mix of experience, creativity, and problem solving to every project. We come from different backgrounds, but we share a common goal: to deliver smart, practical design solutions that make a real difference. Whether it’s collaborating on complex builds or fine-tuning the details that matter, we work closely with each other and with our clients to get things right. Get to know us, we’re always happy to chat.

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  • Korey Emslie, our founder and lead technical designer, has over a decade of experience in the Set Fabrication Industry. His portfolio spans Theater, Print, television, Film, Fashion, Trade/Expo, and Commercial Projects, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of varied creative domains. Korey’s hands-on fabrication background gives him intimate knowledge of fabrication processes crucial in crafting contemporary sets and installations. it takes a well-rounded and collaborative team to execute any project well. We pride ourselves on bringing just such a team to solve the most complex problems.

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  • Rory, a Mechanical Engineering graduate with minors in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Denver, infused our team with a unique blend of analytical thinking and artistic creativity starting in April 2023. Hailing from New York, she gained hands-on experience in fabrication and refined her woodworking skills during a two-year stint at the campus woodshop. Rory’s proficiency with CNC and Woodworking and her mechanical background have made her an invaluable addition to our team; Rory consistently brings new solutions to the table and constantly strives for excellence in her work.

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  • A proficient Mechanical Engineer with a minor in Computer Science and an Associates degree in Physics, JD brings a versatile blend of skills to Emslie Technical Solutions. His professional background encompasses an enriching internship with the engineering team at Sanmina Co. in Austin, Texas, and a significant role as a Physics Lab Technician at Austing Community College. Since joining Emslie Technical Solutions in August 2023, JD has been an active contributor to the team’s collaborative efforts, harnessing his diverse expertise to propel technological advancements. His primary focus lies in integrating mechanical engineering principles with cutting-edge computer science, channeling this fusion into streamlined and impactful solutions for the company’s projects.

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  • Zac Dech is a Technical Designer and a person who appreciates craftsmanship.  He has a storied background in custom fabrication including costume and set design, bladesmithing, ornamental ironwork, welding, woodworking, and theatrical rigging.  This focus on the hands-on aspect of the trade has provided keen insight into numerous fabrication and installation techniques, allowing for a wide range of touchstones throughout the design process.  When he is not drafting, he can be found be-goggled and wielding an angle grinder or alone in a small boat wearing a hat.

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  • Rebecca joined the team in 2024 after several years of experience as a technical designer in engineering firms. With a keen eye for detail, she enjoys bringing complex ideas to life through CAD models and turning them into clear, digestible sheet sets. Rebecca is a natural problem solver who likes finding practical solutions to tricky challenges. Outside of work she likes to spend a lot of time outdoors mountain biking, climbing or camping and enjoying what the mountains have to offer.

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  • Hailing from Maui, Hawai’i and recently graduated Cum Laude from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Math and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Darius is the newest edition to the ETS team. During his time at DU, Darius was the Lead CAD Engineer for his capstone senior design project, designing an alpine simulator, providing him experience in designing and managing a large scale project. With a background that bridges the technical and creative, he brings a fresh perspective to problem-solving, often identifying unconventional yet effective solutions that push forward results and efficiency for the team while maintaining the attention to detail that technical projects demand.