MASTER BUILDER

Bobby King earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. King has over 15 years of experience in skatepark construction, designing and building facilities around the world. Mr. King’s unique skill set includes oversight of shotcrete material specifications, quality control, quality assurance, concrete placement/finishing, structural rebar, custom steel, and cast concrete. Mr. King’s portfolio includes projects for municipalities, real estate developers, and world-class skate competitions including Olympic qualifying venues. Mr. King is a native of Austin, Texas.

CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER

Shane Yee earned his Bachelor of Architecture from NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego, California. He has led the planning, design, and execution of projects valued at over $100 million, including Design-Build (DB), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods. His work spans award-winning residential, multifamily, civic, religious, and master planning projects, as well as innovative skatepark designs known for their quality and cultural impact. With expertise across all phases of development, Shane ensures every project meets the highest standards of design, safety, and performance. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Society of American Military Engineers, and the U.S. Green Building Council.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Doug King has been making skate spaces for 25 years and was an early pioneer of concrete skatepark construction in Texas. He has experience operating and servicing all types of machinery including excavators and concrete pumps. Doug enjoys mentoring the next generation of skatepark builders and many of his students have gone on to form concrete companies of their own. He continues to evolve skatepark construction with new form building techniques to create monolithic concrete structures.

COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER

Rodrigo Gallardo is an architectural designer, writer, filmmaker, and virtual designer traversing diverse realms—from architecture to digital art. Rodrigo accomplished an Honors Undergraduate Thesis at the University of Houston, delving into the convergence of the virtual and the tangible, focusing on the human body and surveillance dynamics. His critical writings encompassing the metropolitan landscape have been included in publications like Architect's Newspaper, Texas Architect, Rice Design Alliance, among others. Rodrigo is currently finishing up his graduate degree at the MIT School of Architecture + Planning.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Fatima Muskan studied Environmental Design and Product Design at the Millenium School in Dubai, UAE. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from L'Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués (LISSA) School of Design in Bangalore, India. Fatima is a sophisticated skatepark designer with expertise in Rhinoceros 3D, D5, and AutoCAD software. Fatima has designed skateparks around the world to include India, Nepal, England, and the US.

FOREMAN

Clayton Taylor is an established craftsman who has worked on skatepark projects across Texas and the United States. He spends his spare time making found wood furniture with a chainsaw. Clayton is a native of Austin, Texas.

FOREMAN

Connor Smith is a native of San Antonio, Texas and began working with concrete from a young age- building DIY skate spots with many skaters who would become top pros. Skilled in all aspects of skatepark construction, Connor is a key asset to our team. He loves his dog and lives in the country outside Austin, Texas.

COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER

Daniel Merupu earned his B.Arch from NewSchool of Architecture & Design. Daniel is a conscientious and open-minded designer who has a theoretical and rational approach to architecture. He is invested in digital methodologies that focus on procedural design, rule-based scripting, optimization, and fabrication logic. His thesis research is an interdisciplinary investigation of the relationship between psychology and architectural design. He is interested in design solutions that are contextual, responsive, and evidence based rather than merely artistic.