Mike Casey

Mike Casey started sewing custom leather goods back in grade school, honing his skills in design and fabrication of specialty items from concept to final product. Mike has many years of sailing and boating experience and understands the need for practical and functional solutions for your boat. Mike has also owner many businesses in his career and takes pride in the success of The Canvas Works along with his partner Chris.

Angelines Herrero

Angelines Herrero brings 25 years of marine canvas experience to our team. Angelines started her career in Palma de Mallorca where she worked on projects for some of the largest yachts in the Mediterranean. She knows her way around both power and sailboats and has fabricated every conceivable canvas accessory. Angelines is an expert at pattern construction for custom applications.

Chris Mader

Chris joined our team in July 2017 and has recently become part owner. He learned to sew in middle school and has owned a machine and been sewing various projects since college. Though new to the marine fabrication business, Chris brings a breadth of experience to the crew. His value in and commitment to the highest standards of customer service comes from working in the outdoor retail industry for several companies that expect employees to put the customer first. He has been a science educator and independent school administrator for the past 25 years. Chris moved to Marin from Portland, OR and prior to joining the TCW team was the Head of Middle School at an independent school in San Francisco.

Jose Lopez

Wiulver Apen is better known as Jose and has been a wonderful addition to our team. Jose made his way to America from Guatemala. He is originally from Santa Catarina Barahona Sakcatepequez, a descendant of the Cakchiquel Maya. Jose is an amazing seamstress and loves to work and learn new things. He sews lightening fast too. He loves sports and meeting new people as well as considers himself an adventurous and cheerful person….and he is!

Yadira Blandón - Yadi

Yadi is a native of Nicaragua and has been sewing for several years both professionally and personally. She joined the crew at The Canvas Works late this past fall of 2019 and has shown great aptitude for learning. She works closely with Jose on a variety of projects from camper tops to boat covers.

Keely Weiman

Keely has recently joined our team to take over the many duties of the Residential side of the business. She comes to us from a theatrical background making costumes for broadway, opera, dance and regional theaters. Since purchasing a sailboat last year she has turned her attention to all things upholstery and is enjoying decking out her boat. She has a degree in Textiles and Design and has been sewing ever since she can remember.

Jonea Aubrey

Jonea joined our team in June 2022.  Although she has no sewing experience, as TCW office manager, she brings many years of office experience from her background as a legal secretary.  Jonea is a native Californian growing up in So. Cal.  She currently resides in Marin County and has been here for the last 20 years.  Jonea and her husband own a 28’ Herreshoff sailboat in San Diego and a 50’ Stephens motor vessel here in Sausalito.

Fernando Blandon

Lil

Lil is a female tan and black dachshund. Our wonderful animal loving team member, Angelines, adopted her recently. She is 3 years old, a bit shy and a little barky but she is warming up nicely to the team and learning how to greet customers properly..