Nemesis team
What does our team do?
Our permanent team
Véronique Gauthier Trudel
History
Véronique is the founder and co-owner of Ateliers Nemesis. Operating at the strategic top of the company since 2009, she has also managed the production department as well as corporate projects. An active participant of Grandeur Nature, she is passionate about the art of game environment design. Sharing and creation are the foundation of her vital energy.
Tasks
Financial analysis, creation of management procedures, standardization and development of manufacturing processes, product design and creation, product carving and paint finishing.
Special skills
Véronique Gauthier Trudel
General and Artistic Director
Background
Véronique is the founder and co-owner of Ateliers Nemesis. Operating at the strategic top of the company since 2009, she has also managed the production department as well as corporate projects. An active participant of Grandeur Nature, she is passionate about the art of game environment design. Sharing and creation are the foundation of her vital energy.
Tasks
Financial analysis, creation of management procedures, standardization and development of manufacturing processes, product design and creation, product carving and paint finishing.
Special skills
Véronique is a born leader. Her sensitivity and her will have allowed her to gather talented people under the same banner. Moreover, her versatility has allowed her to support the company’s growth.
André Bélanger
History
André has been part of the Nemesis team since 2007 and has been a board member since 2016. Initially a blade assembler, he is now in charge of the custom creation department which allows him to hold a position that matches his artistic skills. A Grandeur Nature player and tabletop game enthusiast, his favorite hobby remains painting miniatures that abound in his home studio.
Tasks
Design and creation of patterns, carving, paint finishing of weapons, shields and leather items.
Special skills
André Bélanger
Custom Department Coordinator
Background
André has been part of the Nemesis team since 2007 and has been a board member since 2016. Initially a blade assembler, he is now in charge of the custom creation department which allows him to hold a position that matches his artistic skills. A Grandeur Nature player and tabletop game enthusiast, his favorite hobby remains painting miniatures that abound in his home studio.
Tasks
Design and creation of patterns, carving, paint finishing of weapons, shields and leather items.
Special skills
André has an incredible talent for finishing details at any scale, such as miniatures and models. He is generous with his time and reminds us of the importance of creating projects for ourselves.
Ian Forand
History
Tasks
Human resources management, relationship with partners, inventory management and production, shipping.
Special skills
Ian Forand
Public Relations Coordinator, Production Coordinator
Background
As a co-owner, Ian has held a number of positions within the organization since its inception. He has helped build the foundation of our entrepreneurial culture and is now a key element in the management of internal and external communications. He is our international opportunity hunter and it is his tenacity that has made Ateliers Nemesis known internationally. Ian is also a Grandeur Nature player, a tireless fisherman and an avid Lovecraft fan!
Tasks
Human resources management, relationship with partners, inventory management and production, shipping.
Special skills
Ian has a huge background in advocacy and community development. His innovative ideas often allow us to think outside the box!
Sébastien Simard
History
Tasks
Customer service, sales and social media management, marketing planning and graphic design; to production; production and creation of our leather catalog products.
Special skills
Sébastien Simard
Sales and marketing management; leather department management
Background
Sebastien has assumed the position of sales manager and co-owner since joining our team in January 2016. He was previously the manager of two small businesses (Deux Chef traiteurs and Créations DD). There has been significant growth since he joined the management team. Sébastien is a Grandeur Nature player and an enthusiast of all things gastronomic, D&D, Harry Potter and Pokémon!
Tasks
Customer service, sales and social media management, marketing planning and graphic design; to production; production and creation of our leather catalog products.
Special skills
Sebastien has a very generous and friendly nature. He happens to be our motivator and manages to bring people together.
Félix Dumais
History
Tasks
Making production sheets, quality control, casting and molding, making wooden handles and finishing; spraying latex; distribution.
Special skills
Félix Dumais
Chief Production Coordinator
Background
Felix came to participate in our LARP weapon making training in 2013 and two years later was already part of our team. He started then as a seasonal employee in the assembly of the blades. He then agreed to take the production coordination position when we moved in 2016 and became the head production coordinator. Felix has a passion for music, fighting and LARP. He has been a player since he was 12 years old.
Tasks
Making production sheets, quality control, casting and molding, making wooden handles and finishing; spraying latex; distribution.
Special skills
Felix is our Yes man! He is a calm force always ready to solve a problem with a smile. His work is neat and thoughtful. He also embodies our mascot ¨Racaille le skaven¨ and is always ready to proudly wear our creations on the media.
Maxime Rabouin
History
Tasks
Ensure the manufacturing stages of blade assembly, from scribing to cutting to foam assembly and scribing of carving guides.
Special skills
Maxime Rabouin
Blade fitter
Background
Maxime joined our team in the summer of 2017 as a blade fitter. He still holds this position today and can, on occasion, assist
assist the custom department on occasion. Having always enjoyed the arts, he may occasionally paint handles and do leather finishing. He has a passion for video games, hunting, fishing and cars.
Tasks
Ensure the manufacturing stages of blade assembly, from scribing to cutting to foam assembly and scribing of carving guides.
Special skills
Maxime is a perfectionist and organized in his work. His diligence ensures the safety of our blades. He is the most punctual of us all!
Our partners
Éric Bellemare
History
Éric Bellemare
Background
Eric owns his own metal machining company located in the same building as our workshops. He is an important ally and assists us in the research and development of new processes. Eric is passionate about all kinds of games and technologies.