Proprietor

I love color + texture, lighting + music, design + space, time + place. I like to build and make things and appreciate built and made things. I have always been a rock and tree lover, animal lover and the tallest girl in my class.

I have my Bachelors in Interior Design and have been working in framing design and production since 1990. I opened Mitrebox in 1998.

On the weekends I like to: go to the cabin, hit farmer's markets, comb junk shops, have Sunday breakfast out with pals, visit the dog park with Henry, landscape, work on house projects, or watch a good film.

Sara Nachreiner

Little known facts about Sara

Color: I love hot orangey reds, acid yellows and cool deep blues

Food: Colorful, spicy dishes

Talent: I can whistle with every finger and a blade of grass

Designer

My framing venture started when my high school art teacher mentioned a local frame shop was hiring, I jumped at the opportunity. I love the creative process of design work. There is great satisfaction when a client thoroughly enjoys selecting and enjoying their framing.

I am an artist specializing in oil painting portraits & fantasy art. I studied classical realism at Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts in Minneapolis.

In my free time I like to paint, practice martial arts, bike, seek outdoor adventures and spend time with my spouse, Shaun, and our adopted furry friends.

Charlene Perkey

Little known facts about Charlene

Talent: Dancing with swords. Semi-retired dancer and choreographer (belly & modern dance)

Food: Moroccan, Chinese, Mexican, things from our garden, and craft beer

Artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh

Sean Matson

Designer & CPF

Designer

Before starting at Mitrebox, I worked for nearly 30 years as the manager at The FrameWorks Custom Picture Framing and Gallery in St. Paul.

On the weekends I like to curl up with the newspaper, my kindle and some magazines. I eventually emerge to grocery shop and make a nice meal using a new recipe.

As a little girl, I loved paper dolls, paint by number, string art, and spending all of my allowance at Don’s Hobby Shop.

Pam Fechter

Little known facts about Pam

Color: Olive green and turquoise

Food: Garlic and spice!

Talent: Extreme Sudoku

Custom Framer

I enjoy troubleshooting, precision, and working with color and composition. I always drew and learned to sew at an early age. During the “Star Wars” years, I would design and build space crafts. I studied Fashion Design at MCTC and got into framing in the mid-80s when I was managing a fabric store.

I also run Russell Bourienne, a Custom Menswear Studio. In my free time, I enjoy designing and sewing clothing, upholstery, and bags. I also restore vintage bicycles and enjoy long, relaxing bike rides along the greenway and lakes.

Russell Sheetz

Little known facts about Russell

Color: Red, yellow, and turquoise

Food: Indian or Thai

Talent: I have double-jointed shoulders

Custom Framer

I graduated in 1984 with a BFA in Art and spent 26 years at Nash Frame Design before coming to Mitrebox.

I love the entire framing process, from design to matting and mounting. to the finished frame and perfect fit. I love making the impossible possible.

I also work at Road Runner Records. In my free time, I enjoy brewing beer, cooking, collecting records, playing my Jukebox, going to concerts, traveling, and horse racing. My wife Linda and I have three wonderful children and a puggle named Stella.

Tim McFadden

Little known facts about Tim

Food: Pizza, stir-fry, ice cream

Talent: Punk drummer from back in the day

Project: I just completed an outdoor bar built from packing pallets

Framer

Bio to come!

Olivia Saleh

Art Installer

Michael has 20 + years of experience in art installation, art handling, custom framing & frame design. He excels identifying structural needs and organizing complex art installation projects in corporate, commercial and residential settings.

Michael Christoph

Henry

Henry is 15 and has retired as our greeter. He currently naps the day away, keeping an ear to the ground guarding the house.

In his younger days he was always on squirrel patrol in the back courtyard and skateboard patrol in the front window.

He’s the most shiny and elegant looking boy. He crosses his paws and sits with thoughtful aplomb. When he's not on patrol or looking regal—he’s the World's Best Napper.

Little known facts about Henry

Leaps up the back steps with a single 11' stride

Leans on dog-friendly clientele to show affection

Plays tug or fetch with anyone willing

Our Team