The unique products we manufacture at Historical Arts & Casting are a direct reflection of the years of experience of our talented staff. Their skill and dedication in this industry is unprecedented.
Our team of professionals and artisans include designers, estimators, project managers, sculptors, pattern makers, foundry men, fabricators, machinists, finishers, and a full compliment of office staff.
Here is a little bit of information about Chad Thorell, Controller.
Chad Thorell - Controller
Q: When did you start working for Historical Arts?
A: Oh gosh, 1987.
Q: If you could be the front man for any 80s hair band, which one would you pick?
A: Scorpions.
Q: What do you like about working for Historical Arts?
A: I like the people I work with & the uniqueness of the products we build.
Q: Why do you think HACI has employees work for the company for so many years?
A: Because we have many different opportunities to grow and use our individual talents.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Dark Indigo Blue.
Q: What is one of your favorite projects?
A: Restoring the lights at Grand Central Station Terminal in New York City. I got to sleep in the terminal and during the night a zamboni comes out and cleans all the floors. Just a memory I have.
Gold & Nickel Plated Chandeliers Located in Grand Central Station, NYC, NY
Q: What are some of your outside interests and hobbies?
A: Snowboarding, even thought I have recently taken it up. I am a little league baseball coach, and I like woodworking, scouting, building bird houses & long boards.
Q: Any interesting Historical Arts & Casting stories?
A: I have worked in some of the most extreme weather. I worked on a project in Sun Valley Idaho in the middle of winter and NYC Prospect Park in the middle of the Summer. I also met my wife at Historical Arts.
Snake Urn - Prospect Park, NY
Q: If you could describe Historical Arts in one word, what would it be?
A: Extraordinary
Q: If we couldn’t find you in your office where would you be hiding?
A: The patternshop.
Q: What was the first project you ever worked on?
A: The State of Liberty Furniture of Liberty Island in NYC.
Q: What did you have for dinner last night?
A: Spicy McChicken & Rootbeer followed that with fries and a McDouble something…probably not the best decision.
