The founder and president of Habatat Galleries, MI., Ferdinand Hampson has been involved with artists working with glass for 36 years. He is the author of several publications, including "GLASS STATE OF THE ART", 1984, "INSIGHT: A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN GLASS", 1985 and "GLASS STATE OF THE ART II", 1989, all published by Elliott Johnston Publishers. He has lectured extensively and written numerous articles and introductions for exhibition catalogues. His honors include the 2001 Visionary Award for monumental achievements in the contemporary craft field, and in 2003, the Honors Award by the Glass Alliance as a pioneer in the field of contemporary glass. Internationally recognized as a noted authority and historian in the field, his name is synonymous with glass today.

Kathy is a graduate of Michigan State University with an Special Education Degree and has worked at Habatat since 1989. Business and marriage partner to Ferdinand Hampson, she is instrumental in working with clients and organizing the annual collector trips to various artist's studios throughout the world. Kathy coordinates all the social events in the gallery from openings to entertaining clients and artists. She handles appraisals and correspondence for the gallery among other duties.

John, A university of Michigan graduate with a B.A. in art history, has worked at Habatat for 23 years, 22 years as director of the gallery. He is responsible for all gallery displays and layouts including artists; exhibits, the Annual international Exhibition and gallery presentations at various "art fairs"; communicating with artists, coordinating the staff and interacting with collectors. He works with museums, corporate and private collections on the display and lighting of their collections. John has helped design, coordinate and produce various brochures and catalogues and designed display and architectural features of the gallery.

Debbie has worked for the gallery for 7 years as the bookkeeper and office manager. She has over 20 years in the accounting field and brings her expertise to this position. An outgoing and dynamic person, Debbie brings insight and professionalism while working with our clients and staff.

Aaron is a graduate of Michigan State University and has been surrounded by the arts his entire life. His has a B.A. in advertising and also has a background in computer science. Before arriving as the technology director at Habatat he has had a lucrative career in technical sales. Aaron's responsibilities include inventory maintenance, graphic design, web design, web support, assisting sales representatives, communication with artists, clients and staff, as well as providing technical support for all Habatat's employees,. He also provides support to many clients and artists who have many technical questions that Aaron can help solve.

Rob has been with the gallery for 7 years and is the Assistant Director of the Shipping Department. He handles the transportation of the gallery inventory and materials to the various "Art Fairs", the set-up and take down at those venues and exhibits at the gallery. He is an expert "Art Handler" and is sought out by many clients both private and public.

As an assistant in the Shipping Department for 5 years, Rob has become an expert in handling, packing and transporting of art. He works in the set-up and take-down of displays in the gallery and at other venues and provides assistance throughout the gallery.