Board of Directors

President

Bryant J. Stanton
Stanton Studios, Waco, TX
https://stantonstudiostx.com/ (opens new window)

Bryant attended Texas Tech and Baylor University, pursuing a degree in three-dimensional studio art. In 1979, he and his wife, Suzanne, opened Stanton Glass Studio, LLC. The studio includes custom work in wood, glass, and metal, with their most recent projects in the Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, The Rosenberg Library in Galveston, Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, and several Public Art Commissions, including a Firehouse in Odessa, TX, and The Waco Airport. Stanton Glass Studio is also heavily involved with historical restoration work in Texas and surrounding states. In addition to stained glass, Stanton Glass has a wood shop that makes doors, windows, sashes, and furniture. Bryant has been an Accredited Member since 2007 and has served on the SGAA and Foundation Boards. Chair of the Publications Committee and a member of the Marketing Committee. He has served as a Board Member for several years

Vice President

Ralph Mills
Pittsburgh Stained Glass, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.pittsburghstainedglassstudios.com (opens new window)

While attending college, Ralph took a class in stained glass and in 1988 opened a retail studio. Later he became the General Manager for Stained Glass Resources and is now General Manager for Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. In his thirty-five year involvement with the craft, he has participated in the restoration of countless historic windows, including TIffany, Rudy Brothers, Willet, Connick, Meyer, and Lamb. In joining the board he wished to continue his work in establishing and gaining professional acceptance of sound restoration technology and philosophy, to continue to promote ethical business practices within the profession and to provide educational opportunities to practitioners as well as studio owners. Ralph strongly believes in the SGAA and looks forward to becoming more involved. Ralph has lectured and taught classes for numerous SGAA conferences. 

In his thirty-five year involvement in the art and craft of stained glass, Ralph has been in the position to direct and participate in the conservation, preservation, restoration and protection of countless historic stained glass windows from all areas of the country east of the Mississippi river. He is the production manager at Pittsburgh Stained Glass and is currently chairman of the restoration committee of the Stained Glass Association of America.

Treasurer

David Bleckman

J&R Lamb Studios, Midland Park, NJ
https://lambstudios.com/ (opens new window)

J & R Lamb Studios is the oldest continually operated stained glass studio in America. Founded in 1857, J & R Lamb Studios has been led by two families for over five generations. 

David Bleckman and his wife Kathryn Bleckman, continue the tradition of family ownership after the passing of David’s mother and artist, Donna Samick. David and Kathryn have been involved with the studio since 2000, and David has been working full-time at the studio as Chief Financial Officer, estimator, restoration craftsman, and artist since 2016. David also has his MBA in Finance and had a career in banking prior to supporting the family studio full time.

Secretary 

Andrea Denning
Denning Stained Glass, Platte City, MO
https://denningstainedglass.com/ (opens new window)

Denning Stained Glass was founded by Andrea Denning almost 20 years ago. “I signed up for my first class and loved it, sparking a passion (and career) in stained glass.” Andrea secured a business license shortly thereafter and opened a stained glass shop under her home garage creating beautiful works of art for homes, businesses and churches. She began offering classes to military families on post at Fort Leavenworth, KS which she cites as one of the most rewarding projects of her career. In November 2018, Andrea opened the doors of Denning Stained Glass at 200 Branch Street in Platte City, just north of Kansas City, MO. At this location she is able to offer services including; repair, restoration, custom windows, classes and supplies. She is thrilled to help people enjoy art and provides daily studio access to aspiring artists as well as a full line of stained glass supplies.

Director

Ted Ellison

Theodore Ellison Designs

http://www.theodoreellison.com  (opens new window)

Theodore Ellison studied art and apprenticed in a glass studio before starting his leaded glass and mosaic business in 1998.  Honoring the artistic integrity of the Arts & Crafts tradition, he’s created original designs for homes all over the country. His work has appeared in Fine Homebuilding, Old House Interiors, Style 1900 and Old House Journal. He’s written on the history of glass for American Bungalow and presented on the history of mosaic at the National Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville and the Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend.

Director

Meggy Wilm

Colorado Glass Works, Boulder, CO

https://coglassworks.com/ (opens new window)

Meggy Wilm is a stained glass artist, educator, and entrepreneur whose work spans the full scope of the industry. As owner of Colorado Glass Works in Boulder, Colorado, she has built one of the most visible stained glass studios in the country, teaching classes, designing custom sheet glass, and completing commissions for clients worldwide. In 2025, she and her husband Dustin Mayfield acquired D&L Art Glass Supply, one of the field's most respected distributors, carrying forward more than 50 years of service to the art glass community. Meggy serves on the SGAA Board of Directors, bringing a practitioner's perspective that connects making, teaching, retail, and preservation into a coherent vision for the field's future.

Director

Jason Wilburn

President and CEO of The Paul Wissmach Glass Company, Paden City, WV

https://wissmachglass.com/ (opens new window)

Jason Wilburn is the President and CEO of The Paul Wissmach Glass Company in Paden City, WV. Jason and his wife Annabelle Javier purchased Wissmach in 2021. The company, established in 1904 and continuously operated, in Paden City, West Virginia, manufactures glass for a beautiful and creative world. Wissmach colored sheet glass is available in a variety of textures and is used by artists, builders, and crafters who help make the world a beautiful and creative place.

Jason has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Management and Manufacturing Degree from Pennsylvania State University. Jason has attended several executive education courses including topic areas of leadership, strategic planning, and negotiating.

Prior to acquiring Wissmach Glass Jason was President of FOERSTER Instruments, Inc., the North American subsidiary of the FOERSTER Group. FOERSTER develops and manufactures instruments and systems for non-destructive testing. In addition to his work with Wissmach Jason enjoys advising early-stage industrial companies. Jason is on the board of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association Education Fund and the West Virginia state Workforce Development Board. Outside of work, Jason primarily enjoys traveling with his wife and two sons, riding his skateboard and practicing yoga.