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MEET The Principle Operators
Daniel Yeager
Special Effects Coordinator
Daniel Yeager has over 25 years experience in the industry as a member of IATSE Local 44.
Before becoming a member of Local 44, Daniel worked within the industry in various departments giving him an invaluable perspective on how our designs can directly affect other teams working for the same production. By making these considerations early on in the build process, he can help avoid potential delays through the design of more versatile gags.
Daniel’s skill sets range over a variety of mediums, roles and settings. As a licensed CalFire Pyrotechnic Operator and ASEPO member, high standards of quality and safety are his priority. Whether the special effects are big or small, he always approaches them with an equal level of professionalism and respect.
Daniel also has his PADI diving certification, giving him an edge when it comes to water effects, tank work, and under water rigging situations.
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M Quinn
Special Effects Supervisor
M Quinn graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Furniture Design. Before relocating to LA 10 years ago, she was an active member of IATSE Local 481, New England as a welder and special effects technician.
From an early age she was exploring carpentry in her father’s woodworking shop, eventually moving on to welding fabrication, machining and foundry work. She has worked as an architectural black smith, glass blower, welding instructor, and owner of her own fabrication and design business in Providence, RI.
M Quinn is a licensed CalFire Pyrotechnic Operator and a member of ASEPO. She carries her federal pyrotechnic users permit and manufacturing license, and was one of the first 6 individuals in our industry to be certified by the Colombian military with a license to work with pyrotechnics.
As a furniture maker and AWS certified welder she worked her way up through the shops as a journeyman to gang boss, foreman and eventually supervisor.
Office Manager
Walter Lambert
Wally serves as Chief Security Officer as well as Office Manager at MAD FX. He is trained in the art of Derp, as well as several other highly specialized disciplines that include, but are not limited to, Certified Snuffler, and Master Potatoer. We know our trailer and its gear are safe and secure when Officer Lambert is on watch.
Oliver
Human Resources
This guy puts in 110% to keep up crew morale every day.
Oliver specializes in key stress
management techniques such as napping and snacking. He also keeps a close watch on the time and ensures no one on our team EVER misses a meal break.
Especially himself!
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