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About Us

It all started with the Hornets.

In 2014, the return of the Hornets to Charlotte called for a fresh take on the newly revitalized program.  After an exhaustive search for a  custom athletic locker that was durable, functional, modern, and beautiful, it became clear that the market lacked an innovative solution capable of setting the Hornets apart from the rest.  Shield stepped in with a new patented approach; the first-ever custom athletic locker with a 100% solid surface interior.

 

Since then, we continue to raise the bar industry-wide, partnering with high profile architects, designers, and product experts as we drive innovative design forward.  With a portfolio of clients including multiple professional leagues and all levels of collegiate athletics, Shield delivers only the best. test

There's no "I" in Team

Team building is both an art and a science, and it cannot be understated how important a great team is for success. The quality of the work we do is a direct reflection of the team behind it.

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Stephen Hopkins
President

Shield’s fearless leader, Stephen Hopkins, is a former architect and product designer whose exemplary work ethic and signature independent thinking led him to launch Shield in 2014.

Shield Director of Finance and HR Heather Wallace

Heather Wallace
Director of Finance and HR

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Chris Williams
Production Manager

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Alyssa Hagen
Product Manager

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Jesse Waugh
Project Engineer

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Randy Miller
Project Engineer

Shield project engineer Sam Schlageck

Sam Schlageck
Project Engineer

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Shara Sherman
Purchasing Manager

Shield supply chain manager Jaren Moore

Jaren Moore
Supply Chain Manager

Shield Project Manager Marcie Allred

Marcie Allred
Project Manager

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Marcus Deem
Project Manager

Shield sales executive Peter Rittmann

Peter Rittmann
Sales Executive