Mollie Walsh -
It’s time once again to celebrate one of our own — and this month’s Maker of the Month is someone whose energy, humor, dedication, and volunteerism have made him a cornerstone of our community. You’ve probably seen him at nearly every build session or event, gloves on and ready to help. Some even joke that he must live at Vector Space.
Our featured maker this month is Randy Sass.
Randy embodies the spirit of what it means to be a maker: curiosity, collaboration, and an unshakable enthusiasm for learning. He dives into every project — from group builds to solo experiments. Whether he’s teasing a fellow maker or lending a much-needed hand, Randy keeps morale high and progress steady.
Beyond his work here at the Makerspace, Randy’s commitment to growing as a craftsman extends far and wide. In October, he traveled to Maker Camp in upstate New York — a step toward accessing mentorship and new skills that, until now, only Vector Space staff had taken. Maker Camp is an adult maker’s candy shop, and Randy was able to expand his skill set with everything from stone carving to stained glass. His eagerness to learn from other makers and bring that knowledge back to our community truly sets him apart.
Other theories about Randy include the possibility that he might just have clones — because not only has he been to Maker Camp and joined in at nearly every event or group build this year, but he has also, and perhaps most notably of all, distinguished himself as a volunteer. His unparalleled commitment to helping is known throughout the makerspace and beyond. He’s played a mentoring role at nearly every First Friday this year, comes to events ready to lend a hand, and goes out of his way to help members of his Makerspace community when they need to move a fridge, lift something heavy, or just need a friend.
Cheers to Randy — a maker who proves that creativity, generosity, and a good sense of humor can go a long way in building not just projects, but community.