OUR TEAM
Our team is at the top of their game, bringing decades of experience in development, animation, prototyping, and even an Academy Award to client projects.
WHO’S IN CHARGE
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Keith Lakey
Co-Founder & CEO
Keith has two decades of VFX leadership experience at studios like Weta, Digital Domain, and Animal Logic. He also took home an Academy Award (Technical Achievement Award) in 2024 for his work on Atlas. He guides overall technical and creative direction.
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Phil Bias
Co-Founder & CTO
Phil blends animation and game development expertise with strategic vision. He leads the team in new technology development and integration, connecting creative ambition and engineering discipline on complex builds.
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Marissa Whitehill
COO
Marissa is a master of organization, structure, and operational clarity. She ensures smooth pipelines and predictable delivery.
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Wes Copeland
Head of Development
Wes is the lead architect of complex, stable, interactive systems for attractions and immersive installations.
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Keyla Matias
Head of Production
Keyla builds workflows and communication frameworks that keep ambitious projects moving efficiently and flawlessly.
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Kyle Morrand
Director of Strategy
Kyle shapes long-term strategy direction at Steamroller. With more than a decade of experience in XR, interactive systems, and human-centered design, he helps bridge client vision with practical, scalable solutions.
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Bobby Torres
Director of Growth
Bobby leads growth, partnerships, and market strategy at Steamroller. With deep experience in product development, technology marketing, and organizational leadership, he helps clients understand what’s possible and guides them toward high-impact solutions.