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About Us

We started as a 2-human screen printing shop in a garage in 2009, and have since evolved into an all-encompassing merch management company. Our forever-vision is to continually reinvent ourselves in ways that put people, community and our world first.

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People

We’re a team of down to Earth, kind-hearted and hard-working humans with a shared intention to make the world a better place for all.

We’re not interested in business as usual. We actively embrace and embody our Company Philosophy in hopes of cultivating an environment in which our staff feel seen, valued and well compensated.

We practice financial transparency, offer benefits to all staff and we have a year-end bonus plan that awards 20% of profits to our entire team.

Ambient thrives because of the collective efforts of everyone here, our collaborative/inclusive environment and the connection we feel as a team with a shared purpose.

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Community

We’ve laid roots in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and are proud to call this place home. We’re grateful to continue to play a role in the growth of our beautiful city.

Our team is actively engaged in the community and we sponsor, donate to and volunteer for causes we believe in that push humanity and the environment towards a more equitable and healing world.

If you have ideas or opportunities for us to contribute, please reach out.

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World

We envision a merch industry that’s restorative and is mindful to the needs of people and the planet.

We’re doing our part to create the new normal, by sourcing from sustainable/conscious brands and lessening our environmental impact of our production processes.

Examples of our commitment to change include our partnerships with industry leaders like Plus1, through which we donate our entire share of webstore proceeds, one day each month, to causes and organizations which align with our values.

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Ambient Inks 10 Year Zine

2009 Menomonie, Wisconsin. The Garage. Where it all started.

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Our Team

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Aaron Brice

Founder / Director

Joined: 2009

Always on the lookout for: Snacks

Favorite album: OutKast - Aquemini

Pronouns: he/him

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Allison Schroeder

Webstore Fulfillment Support

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: Cool magazines

Favorite album: Sadurn - Radiator

Pronouns: they/them

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Carter Moat

Webstore Fulfillment Support

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: Someone to play chess with

Favorite album: Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon You

Pronouns: he/him

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Cassie Okamoto

Account Manager

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: A hot yoga class

Favorite album: This is an impossible question

Pronouns: she/her

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Chloe Falcon

Customer Support Specialist

Joined: 2023

Always on the lookout for: Tiny decorative glass bowls.

Favorite album: Iron and Wine - Weed Garden

Pronouns: she/her

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Chris Moon

Artist Relations Manager

Joined: 2019

Always on the lookout for: Reasons to connect with old friends, and opportunities to make new friends as well.

Favorite album: Nilufer Yanya - PAINLESS

Pronouns: he/him

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Clayton Brice

Account Manager

Joined: 2014

Always on the lookout for: New Comedy Podcasts

Favorite album: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Mosquito

Pronouns: he/him

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Collin Garcia

Prepress Designer / Ink Manager

Joined: 2017

Always on the lookout for: Documentaries

Favorite album: Nomeansno - Wrong

Pronouns: he/him

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Colt Griffith

Graphic Designer

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: My wallet and keys

Favorite album: Counterparts - Tragedy Will Find Us

Pronouns: he/him

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Eric Christenson

Fulfillment Lead

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: Migos studio acappellas

Favorite album: J Dilla - Donuts

Pronouns: he/him

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Eva Miller

Webstore Fulfillment Support

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: Ways to make a positive difference!

Favorite Album: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum

Pronouns: she/her

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Evan Walton

Webstore Fulfillment Support

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: Coffee

Favorite album: Keith Jarrett - Fort Yawuh

Pronouns: he/him

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Felicia Deering

Account Manager

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: A dog to pet, and my water bottle because I'm always losing it

Favorite album: Taylor Swift - Folklore

Pronouns: she/her

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Jackson White

Production Support

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: Cool looking rocks

Favorite Album: Great Grandpa - Four of Arrows

Pronouns: he/him

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Jacob Douty

Lead Printer (Posters)

Joined: 2017

Always on the lookout for: Burrito joints

Favorite album: Madvillain - Madvillainy

Pronouns: he/him

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Jeremy Boettcher

Production Support

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: Bass gear, upright bass stuff!

Favorite album: the Benny Green Trio - Testifying

Pronouns: he/him

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Joe Boettcher

Operations Manager

Joined: 2017

Always on the lookout for: A quality cup of coffee

Favorite album: Death from Above 1979 - Outrage!

Pronouns: he/him

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John York

Finance Manager

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: The next great cycling adventure

Favorite album: David Gray - White Ladder

Pronouns: he/him

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Jordan Munson

Merch Logistics Manager

Joined: 2019

Always on the lookout for: An adrenaline rush

Favorite album: ABBA - Super Trouper

Pronouns: she/her

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Joshua Kinnear

Lead Printer (Apparel)

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: Free stuff, certain collectibles, new punk music

Favorite album: Mischief Brew - Songs from Under The Sink

Pronouns: he/him

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Justin Hertz

HR & Culture Coordinator

Joined: 2017

Always on the lookout for: Thrift store or garage sale finds.

Favorite Album: Sam Cooke - Portrait of a Legend: 1951–1964

Pronouns: he/him

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Katie Pippin

Production Manager

Joined: 2023

Always on the lookout for: Places that serve chicken and wild rice soup!

Favorite album: Matt Maeson - Bank On The Funeral or Never Had To Leave

Pronouns: she/her

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Kayla M Nyre

Ink Mixing Lead

Joined: 2017

Always on the lookout for: New anime and manga sales

Favorite album: SIAMÉS - "HOME"

Pronouns: she/her

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Keelan Dellisse

Account Manager

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: Weirdo youtube channels

Favorite album: Irv Teibel - Environments 8

Pronouns: he/him

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Kendra Kuehl

Account Manager

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: I'm drawn to literature that gives me something just out of reach.

Favorite album: Cat Stevens - Teaser and the Firecat

Pronouns: she/her

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Kevin Szymanski

Art Production Coordinator

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: The perfect nicknames for my cats

Favorite album: Sparklehorse - It's a Wonderful Life

Pronouns: he/him

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Kim McMasters

E-Commerce Manager

Joined: 2020

Always on the lookout for: Good hugs!

Favorite album: St. Vincent - Actor

Pronouns: she/her

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Maddie Ursitz

Product / Purchasing Manager

Joined: 2017

Always on the lookout for: New cat friends

Favorite album: The Staves - Good Woman

Pronouns: she/her

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Mikala Meidl

Operations Director

Joined: 2015

Always on the lookout for: A cute new Airbnb to travel to

Favorite album: Shania Twain - Come On Over

Pronouns: she/her

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Mo Brandl

Inventory Lead

Joined: 2021

Pronouns: she/her

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Nate Perkins

Screen Room Manager

Joined: 2016

Pronouns: he/him

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Noelle Grambo

Webstore Fulfillment Support

Joined: 2022

Always on the lookout for: The perfect agate

Favorite Album: Front Bottoms - Talon of the Hawk

Pronouns: she/her

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Phillip Strozinsky

Creative Manager

Joined: 2020

Always on the lookout for: New boots, hats & beers

Favorite album: Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Pronouns: he/him

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Rachel Larsen

Lead Printer

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: Hiking spots

Favorite album: Shania Twain- Up

Pronouns: she/her

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Ray Nelson

Production Support

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: New horror movies

Favorite album: Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas - Feeling of Unity

Pronouns: she/her

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Robyn Lewis

Account Manager

Joined: 2020

Always on the lookout for: 4 leaf clovers

Favorite album: I could never pick just one

Pronouns: she/they

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Seth Gile

Merch Logistics Lead

Joined: 2014

Always on the lookout for: A basement show

Favorite album: The Clash - London Calling

Pronouns: he/him

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Steve Shaw

Account Director

Joined: 2021

Always on the lookout for: A new DIY project

Favorite album: Electric Six - Switzerland

Pronouns: he/him

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Sunshinnia Meyer

Product and Purchasing Lead

Joined: 2020

Always on the lookout for: The best fried pickles

Favorite album: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Pronouns: she/her

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Tim Brunner

Founder / Production Director

Joined: 2009

Always on the lookout for: The best chicken wing

Favorite album: The Beatles - Abbey Road

Pronouns: he/him

Want to join the team?

Visit our Careers page for current openings.

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