Staff

Our staff carry out the day-to-day tasks and upkeep
Sarah Illingworth

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

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

Anna Morse

Textiles Lab Manager

Email: anna@portcitymakerspace.com

2025-Present

Bio coming soon…

Brian Bridwell

Brian Bridwell

Wood Shop Manager

Email: brian@portcitymakerspace.com

2025-Present

Bio coming soon…

Charlie Patten

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

Danielle Kurani

Pottery Studio Manager

Email: danielle@portcitymakerspace.com

2024-Present

Bio coming soon…

David Josko

David Josko

Bike Shop Manager

Email: davidj@portcitymakerspace.com

2025-Present

Bio coming soon…

David Leong

David Leong

Textiles Lab Manager

Email: davidl@portcitymakerspace.com

2025-Present

Bio coming soon…

Jeff Halldorson

Jeff Halldorson

Wood Shop Manager

Email: jeff@portcitymakerspace.com

2015-Present

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Neil Rudnick

Neil Rudnick

Metal Shop Manager

Email: neil@portcitymakerspace.com
2022-Preset
Portsmouth, New Hampshire based builder
Neil enjoys tinkering with old motorcycles, golf, and learning new skills.
The community that Port City Makerspace serves is creative, diverse and talented. Neil values the sharing of ideas with the community, which always results in projects that are better than he could’ve imagined.
Neil teaches the Intro to Welding class and is constantly amazed at the quality of the projects his students go on to build.
Rob Speed

Rob Speed

Electronics Lab Manager

Email: rob@portcitymakerspace.com

2014-Present

Bio coming soon…

Amanda Gourgue

Amanda Gourgue

Weekly Volunteer

2024-Present

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Andrew Tung

Andrew Tung

Weekly Volunteer

2024-Present

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Ann Stokes

Ann Stokes

Weekly Volunteer

2025-Present

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Annabell Blank

Annabell Blank

Weekly Volunteer

2024-Present

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David Gilman

David Gilman

Weekly Volunteer

2020-Present

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Isaac Gerstein

Isaac Gerstein

Weekly Volunteer

2025-Present

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Jared Castillo

Jared Castillo

Weekly Volunteer

2025-Present

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Joshua Casperson

Joshua Casperson

Weekly Volunteer

2025-Present

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Martha Boyd

Martha Boyd

Weekly Volunteer

2022-Present

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Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor

Weekly Volunteer

2025-Present

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