SG Staff
Jordyn ElsnerManaging Director email Jordyn
Jordyn graduated from Lake Michigan College with a degree in Graphic Design in May of 2021 and started at the gallery the following Monday as a shipping and packing associate. In October of that same year, Jordyn stepped into the Operations Coordinator position. She worked on processing orders, sending and receiving funds, maintaining the books, and co-managing Schaller Gallery’s social media platforms. In the beginning of January of 2024, Jordyn stepped up to the Managing Director position.
Jordyn grew up in Southwest Michigan close to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. She still goes to the beach as often as possible in the summertime. When she’s not working, she loves spending time outside, playing video games, reading, and snuggling with her cat, Moose.
Emma TavolacciPhotography & Social Media email Emma
Emma earned her Bachelors of Arts at Western Michigan University, with a focus in film video and media studies as well as a minor in nonprofit leadership. Go Broncos!
She grew up in Southwest Michigan surrounded by farming and family, but always yearned for outlets to be a more creative individual in life. She enjoys taking photos of her friends and the nature that surrounds us. Fun fact about Emma; she recently worked on the feature film “Bad Haircut (2023)” filmed on the very street that our gallery is located on. Talk about a full circle moment!
Emma’s favorite things to do are go to the movies, spend time with family, meet new people, and attend concerts & conventions.
Lauren KempPhotography & Social Media email Lauren
Born and raised in Southwest Michigan, Lauren grew up on a farm and riding horses. To this day, she continues to ride and train horses. Lauren loves to spend time with her dog Ollie, and her horse Winston.
Lauren is a photographer who loves to shoot animals and people. Recently, she has been focusing on her passion for photography and has started her own photography business. This year, she’ll travel nationwide for photoshoots with both animals and people.
Troy BungartOur Man in the FIeld email Troy
Troy is more than just a special friend to all of us here at Schaller Gallery, he's one of us. He holds the position of Our Man in the Field because he's out there meeting with makers, promoting the Gallery and helping us transport pottery when he's on trips. He also offers exhibition ideas to bring new makers to the attention of Schaller Gallery's clientele. Troy is here when we need him and we're there when he needs us.
Troy is also known for his teaching popular brushmaking workshops and for his line of finely crafted pottery tools. He has a BFA from Northern Kentucky University, lives in Southwest Michigan and has strong ties with the community of Goshen-area potters in Northern Indiana. Make sure to check out Troy's work on his maker page. You'll most likely find some sculpted bunnies and other critters roaming around.
Anthony SchallerDirector email Anthony
Anthony has worked as a studio artist, professor, curator and gallery director. As of the beginning of 2024 he has taken a step back from being involved in everything at the gallery to work in the studio and spend a little time living life.
He's also working on the what and when of our new gallery facility. We have property about two miles to the west of our current location on Red Arrow Highway, just north of Bridgman, Michigan. Red Arrow Highway is the main North-South corridor along Lake Michigan and is dotted with charming towns, great sandy beaches, independent breweries, and interesting restaurants.
