Our Makers
Our Makers
Founder + Owner
Corry Blanc
Very first crew member as of 2012
Corry has been making a name for himself since he founded Blanc Creatives in 2012. He was born and raised in north Georgia, moved to Charlottesville in 2007, and became a first-time dad as of September 2020. Some of his favorite musicians include Nathaniel Rateliff, Damon Alburn, Bahamas, and The Rolling Stones. Corry has a genuine aptitude for MacGyvering just about anything and everything we’d need in the shop. He’s passionate about photography and has slowly been adding to his vintage camera collection in recent years.
Bookkeeper
Trey
Crew member since 2019
Trey is one of the truest Phish Heads we’ve ever encountered from the mountains of WV. Phish is his full-time job after being our bookkeeper and salesman/enthusiast for his Bloody Mary company, Back Pocket Provisions. His most prized possessions are his Les Paul or maybe his meteorite from space. If he isn’t listening to Phish, then he’s most likely listening to his spirit animal, Neil Young. He’ll be the first to admit he’s a nerd and loves collecting old Batman comics and Magic the Gathering. Trey has always been head over heels for our copper skillets.
head of cookware
Christopher K
Crew member since 2021
Christopher hails from New York City. He’s our in-house expert on Japanese pro wrestling and old samurai, kung fu, and horror flix. He has amassed an extensive collection of old records and movies. Hands down, the best meal he’s ever had is the meatball wedge from Lioni’s in BK. You’ll most definitely catch him rocking some cool vintage. We are hoping he’ll start an official Blanc Creatives radio station for us someday.
Shipping + logistics
Brady
Crew member since 2021
Originally from Rockford, IL, Brady relocated to Virginia to join our crew in 2021. He’s worked in special events and shipping/logistics roles for 15+ years. His most prized possession is the watch his wife gifted him for their wedding. When not at the shop, he is probably hiking with his dog, Benny, enjoying scenic drives or riding bikes. Brady loves tinkering with anything that moves, and it may be no surprise that he collects Volkswagen Hotwheels. He answered, “Gotta be that cute little 9” skillet” to What’s your fave Blanc product.
peripherals production
Hannah
Crew member since 2021
Hannah joins us from Havertown, Pennsylvania. She is currently training at the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing and has been seriously crushing making pans since becoming part of our crew. She collects vinyl records, takes her tea with honey, and tries not to give unsolicited advice. Hannah’s favorite album is Maggot by Dazey and the Scouts, but she can probably be found listening to Pink Shift at work. She recommends the 11’ skillet and a good bucket of Maryland crabs.
peripherals production
Nick
Crew member since 2022
Born and raised in central Virginia, Nick has 10 years of experience in the food industry and 5 years of carpentry experience. When he's not hammering away in the shop, he's listening to bluegrass or spending quality time doing one of the outdoor trifecta, hiking/canoeing/kayaking. Nick also has his blacksmithing shop at home and continues to hone his craft in his free time. His favorite Blanc pan is the heritage skillet.
Cookware production
Walker
Crew member since 2022
Born and raised in central Alabama, Walker relocated to Waynesboro to attend the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing. Walker is excited to be utilizing blacksmithing skills. He loves classic rock and dabbles with drums. Walker is definitely an old soul.
cookware production
hailey
Crew member since 2022
Hailey joins us fresh from receiving her BFA in painting and drawing from JMU. She loves the process of creating no matter the medium; as long as she gets to use her hands, she is content. She is either painting in the mountains or spending time with loved ones in her spare time. Hailey recommends the pro saucier - 11" long handle.
cookware production
christopher a
Crew member since 2022
30+ years a chef, Christopher came to Creatives to find out how the “sausage” is made. A lifelong devotee of carbon steel knives and pans, he grew up an airline brat in a serious foodie family that traveled the world on gastronomic dogma, gently coaxing recipes from chefs worldwide and bringing them to their domestic tables. Growing up sailing and living off the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, he opened his first restaurant in Gloucester, Virginia, as a serious advocate of saving the Bay. He now resides in Waynesboro.
