Jen Belk –
Owner/Programming Coord.
With 25 years practicing corporate interior design and teaching in higher ed (Winthrop Univ and The Art Institute), Jen’s interests include collaborative work environments, community engagement, sustainability, work styles, branding, and design psychology. She has presented nationally and internationally on topics such as community partnerships and service learning, social media and harnessing community assets, career exploration, and personal/professional creativity. Years of working closely with various organizations has given her passions for career and civic engagement, successful program development, helping people assimilate to new environments and challenges, and bringing out the best in potential leaders. Learn more about Jen’s professional background
Michael Belk –
Operations Manager
Michael serves as Operations Manager and jack-of-all-trades for LOOM Coworking. He brings more than 30 years of experience in project management, commercial construction, and corporate real estate to the table. Michael maintains oversight in every area of a project, provides excellent value, great solutions to project issues and options for savings. He is reliable, trustworthy, a good communicator. He is also highly knowledgeable about the process required to get the job done on time and within budget while maintaining a high level of integrity … and humor! Personally, Michael is first a Christian, husband and dad, and he enjoys any time he spends with his family. Learn more about Michael’s professional background
Laurie Turo-Butler
Community/Events Mgr
A native to upstate New York, over the years, I have held a variety of different positions with a specialty in administrative and office managing skills. I have worked as the executive assistant to an elected government official, a Civil Service Commissioner, and most recently, the assistant to The Provost and Dean at Wells College, a small liberal arts college in the Fingerlakes region of Central New York. Additionally, I have enjoyed volunteering my time and efforts in many community-based projects and nationally recognized organizations such as Girl Scouts and the United Way. I’m looking forward to bringing my energy, talents, and can-do attitude to the LOOM Community and getting to know it’s members. Learn more about Laurie’s professional background.