Staff
Our staff carry out the day-to-day tasks and upkeep
Sarah Illingworth
Executive Director
Email: sarah@portcitymakerspace.com
Executive Director: 2025-Present
Sarah Illingworth joined PCMS in 2025 as the organization’s first Executive Director (ED). She began her career as a nonprofit ED in New Hampshire, later transitioning to international public health. A maker at heart, Sarah loves working with clay and metal and creating pen-and-ink designs. After spending 7 years living in Zambia, she’s thrilled to be back on the Seacoast and grateful to be a part of PCMS’s kind-hearted, supportive, and talented community. Sarah lives in Kittery, Maine, with her husband and two boys.
Alex Nunn
General Manager
Email: alex@portcitymakerspace.com
General Manager: 2014-Present
Alex Nunn has served as PCMS’s Shop Manager for nearly 12 years! A lifelong learner and tinkerer, Alex grew up helping his mom with her home-based appliance repair shop, which sparked a love for all things electrical and mechanical. When Alex is not keeping PCMS running smoothly, he’s usually tinkering on a project of his own or spending time with his cat.
Volunteers
Our dedicated crew of volunteers help new members get started and assist with upkeep
Anna Morse
Textiles Lab Manager
Email: anna@portcitymakerspace.com
2025-Present
Bio coming soon…
Brian Bridwell
Wood Shop Manager
Email: brian@portcitymakerspace.com
2025-Present
Bio coming soon…
Charlie Patten
Machine Shop Manager
Email: charlie@portcitymakerspace.com
2018-Present
Charlie has been involved in the Machining trades and Design/Build business since 1972 and is passionate about upgrading the Machine Shop at PCMS.
Danielle Kurani
Pottery Studio Manager
Email: danielle@portcitymakerspace.com
2024-Present
Bio coming soon…
David Josko
Bike Shop Manager
Email: davidj@portcitymakerspace.com
2025-Present
Bio coming soon…
David Leong
Textiles Lab Manager
Email: davidl@portcitymakerspace.com
2025-Present
Bio coming soon…
Jeff Halldorson
Wood Shop Manager
Email: jeff@portcitymakerspace.com
2015-Present
Bio coming soon…
Neil Rudnick
Metal Shop Manager
Rob Speed
Electronics Lab Manager
Email: rob@portcitymakerspace.com
2014-Present
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Amanda Gourgue
Weekly Volunteer
2024-Present
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Andrew Tung
Weekly Volunteer
2024-Present
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Ann Stokes
Weekly Volunteer
2025-Present
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Annabell Blank
Weekly Volunteer
2024-Present
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David Gilman
Weekly Volunteer
2020-Present
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Isaac Gerstein
Weekly Volunteer
2025-Present
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Jared Castillo
Weekly Volunteer
2025-Present
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Joshua Casperson
Weekly Volunteer
2025-Present
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Martha Boyd
Weekly Volunteer
2022-Present
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Michael O'Connor
Weekly Volunteer
2025-Present
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