Our Artisans

At The Heirloom Companies, we pride ourselves on combining old-world craftsmanship with new-age technology.  To that end, we've assembled a team of gifted individuals that excel in traditional skills as well as masterful understanding of the latest technological advances in our industry.  While some of our artisans focus primarily on wood and others are more devoted to metalworks, the overlap and understanding is seamless. 

 

John Albert, Metal Shop Manager

When John first read about the Moseley family in Fabricator magazine, he had no idea he'd one day be working with them. A native of Augusta, Georgia, John has been with The Heirloom Companies since 2013. With a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Georgia - and a passion for sculpting and forging - John had his own high-end residential iron works shop prior to lending his creative talents to the Heirloom team.  Primarily, John focuses on intricate railings, custom furniture, fire screens, and lighting, often working directly with interior designers and customers.

 

 

David Amaya, Shop Assistant

David started working at The Heirloom Companies at the beginning of 2018. He is responsible for making sure the wood and iron shop are clean and organized. David's job sometimes calls for versatility and he will often assist on installation projects. "David gets thrown in a lot of different directions and he handles it well" says Travis Moseley. It is evident that he has strong family values. He is a proud son, brother and uncle to 2 nieces and 3 nephews.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jake Boiter, Fabrication

Jake Boiter was introduced to the Moseleys by a mutual friend a few years ago. After their first meeting, he was hired to join The Heirloom Company team as a welding and metal works fabricator. "I'm responsible for building most of the metal rails, cutting down the material, punching it out, then detailing it to make sure it's ready for installation." Since Jake began with Heirloom in 2011, his role has grown to oversee some projects in addition to his fabricator role.

 

 

 

 

Jared Cain, Craftsman

Jared joined the Heirloom team in 2021 after he and his family packed everything in their U-Haul and moved across the country from California to South Carolina. Jared has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and was previously an Analyst and Project Manager at Intel. After moving away from the corporate world, Jared worked with a good friend as an electrician. This skill has been extremely beneficial at Heirloom! On a day-to-day basis, Jared runs the Plasma Cutter but you can also find him on job installations. Jared states that he “loves the variety in each day and learning new skills”. James Moseley states, “Jared fits into the Heirloom family perfectly. He always strives to be a team player and does a great job at jumping in and figuring things out”. When Jared isn’t working he’s spending time with the wife and kids, enjoying the outdoors, or biking on a trail somewhere.


   

Zack Clardy, Operations Specialist

The value that Zack brings to The Heirloom Companies is significant.  He wears a different hat every day - sometimes multiple hats.  Depending on the need, he may help run the day to day operations...draft a proposal...help the artisans out in the wood shop or the iron shop...or jump in with both feet to meet a rush deadline.  "What I appreciate about Zack is his versatility," says Ben Moseley.  "His talents are multifaceted and when coupled with his company-first attitude, it makes him a pleasure to work with.  I know I can count on him."  Zack was first introduced to Ben and Heirloom in 2009, when he worked as a project manager at a site for former Spartanburg Mayor Bill Barnett.  In a very short time a mutual respect developed.  "When Zack became available I knew he would be a great fit because of our shared vision, so we pursued him hard," says Ben.  "His learning curve flattened out very quickly and his commitment to what we do is second to none."  For his part, Zack loves the variety.  "Every day is a new challenge and a new reward," he says.  "We have a great team with some very dedicated, talented people and that keeps me inspired."

 

 

Joe Cooper, Lighting Fixtures

Joe Cooper "fell under the spell of the torch" in 1968.  From that pivotal moment there was no turning back for Joe.  The magical art and process of welding copper and bronze into new creations would define his lifelong journey.  "I guess I'm what you call a left brain-right brain individual," says Joe.  "I have a degree in engineering from Georgia Tech, but I also studied Anthropology in graduate school at Tulane to indulge my lifelong interest in culture and rare artifacts." Today, Joe is an artisan of the highest order, shaping, fashioning, and molding "textured bronze" light fixtures that are unique, elegant, and lasting. "I discovered this process a long time ago with a man named Lee Robertson who lived deep in the Ozark Mountains," says Joe. "It's basically taking copper and hand welding it with a bronze alloy to create something new, that looks old and timeless. By joining copper and bronze in this way I discovered that the process wasn't a means to an end - rather, the process was the end. By highlighting the weld, I was able to shape these textured bronze light fixtures into functional pieces of art that last forever."  

 

Jon Gardner, IT Coordinator

Jon is the "smart tech guy." Every company has one (if they're lucky). He's the technologically savvy guy who oversees the network and the highly sophisticated automated equipment and software, including ArtCam, the CNC Router, and the CNC Plasma cutter, among others. In his role, Jon serves a key function for The Heirloom Companies, one that was always a priority with founder Allyn Moseley. "Jon's background is in computers," Allyn says. "He worked for 15 years at Intel in California. All along my goal at Heirloom was to marry modern technology with old-world craftsmanship. Having a talented guy like Jon, who can harness this technology and apply it to the inspired designs our artisans create, gives us capabilities that few others in the industry can match." Jon's skills and technical abilities enable Heirloom to produce very precise designs, right down to the centimeter. "I oftentimes CNC cut a full scale print out of plywood," Jon says, "and then our guys will build directly on that. It helps us to be exact in our dimensions, which is important to both homeowners and contractors."

 

Stephen Grant, Fabrication

Stephen began at The Heirloom Companies in July of 2018 after he and his family moved to South Carolina from Wisconsin. Stephen has over 20 years of experience as a welder fabricator. "Steve's experience of high end metal working has been of great value to The Heirloom Companies," says James Moseley. Stephen enjoys the atmosphere at Heirloom and appreciates the challenges each day brings. Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter. If he's not spending time with the family, you can catch him outside bass fishing or in the kitchen cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

Turner Hammett, Welder / Fabricator

Turner started in 2020 after attending the American College of Building Arts in architectural ironwork and receiving his welding certificate from Spartanburg Community College. On a day-to-day basis, Turner’s taking 2D drawings and turning them into the final 3D piece by first cutting down material, then fabricating/forging all metal pieces together, and lastly detailing everything out to be ready for installation. Turner states, “every day at Heirloom is something different and a new challenge. I like the variety of things I get to work on and the daily challenges that help push me to be better than the day before along with a great team of craftsmen who watch out for each other”. When Turner is not at Heirloom, he’s enjoying time with friends and family, at church, playing music, shooting guns and doing military history reenactments.

 

Mark Hilt, Craftsman

Mark has been a craftsman in the woodworking industry for over 25 years. His expertise and knowledge provide a definite advantage for The Heirloom Companies. Altogether, Mark has worked for Heirloom for a total of 13 years. He has been married for 23 years and has two children. Mark says, "I enjoy doing challenging projects and I love what I do".

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Jackson, Field Crew / Installer

Jason started with Heirloom in 2018 but he was no stranger to the trade. He has 25 years of experience in the construction industry doing trim work and carpentry. Ben Moseley had met Jason on various job sites over the years. He stated he was excited to have Jason join the Heirloom team because he "knew both the quality of work Jason was capable of and also the quality of person he exemplifies". Jason is a true outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping with his two boys, Parker and Inman.

 

 

 

 

 

Hank Knights, Wood Shop Manager

Hank is a problem solver and, like so many others at The Heirloom Companies, he wears a lot of hats. As manager of the Wood Shop, Hank's first responsibility each day is to make sure the crew in the field has everything they need to stay on task and on time. "We don't want them to stop," Hank says, "down time is the enemy. The goal is to always have them up and running." Having worked at Heirloom for many years now, Hank has become a go-to-guy for difficult tasks or custom projects. "Hank is really good at figuring out how to make things work," says Ben Moseley. "Whether the project calls for a circular staircase, or custom woodwork, Hank can get it done right, and get it done fast." In fact, to put that into perspective, Hank can start building a circular staircase on Monday, from scratch, and have it completed and ready to be installed by that Friday. Hank also has two boys, Hudson and Reuben, who have followed their dad's example and are now working at Heirloom. It's a family thing.

 

 

 

Hudson Knights, Multi-Purpose Craftsman

Hudson wears a lot of hats at Heirloom, just like his dad, Hank Knights (Woodshop Manager). "What I like best about my job," Hudson says, "is that I get to work on a lot of different projects, both in the shop and out in the field." Among his many duties, Hudson goes onsite to install interior staircases, as well as wooden rails, balusters, remodels, and whatever else the job calls for. "Every job is different," says Hudson. "I like problem solving and finding unique solutions to the unforeseen challenges that each installation project brings." 

 

 

 

 

 

Reuben Knights, Craftsman

Reuben joined the Heirloom team in 2019. He was born and raised in Upstate, SC. As a young child, Reuben enjoyed working with his dad and helping with projects around the home. Today he still gets to work with his dad! Reuben's dad and brother also work at Heirloom. If you walk through our wood shop, you could see them working together on various projects. Reuben is married and expecting his first child in 2020. "Reuben's consistency and positive attitude is a great addition to the atmosphere at Heirloom" says Ben Moseley.

 

 

 

Michael Malsch, Project Coordinator

While Michael is one of the newest members to join the Heirloom team, he is by no means a novice. With over thirty years of construction experience, he brings a level of know-how to The Heirloom Companies that is unmatched. His day to day operations include the coordinating and scheduling of our many projects and employees. This integral duty keeps the completion of our numerous daily projects occurring on time. In addition to scheduling, he also utilizes his construction background by providing project management, writing estimates, working with suppliers, and meeting with clients for product selections. When asked what he most wants to accomplish, Michael said he's interested in helping the company grow and succeed in new areas.

 

 

 

Alec Moncini, Welder / Fabricator

Alec joined the Heirloom team in 2019. He’s a welder/fabricator and spends most of his days in the field working on site metal fabrication and installs. He attended Bonds Career Center in Greer where he focused on welding. He then continued to the pipe welders bootcamp to finish out his schooling at Greenville Technical College. Upon graduating high school, he was hired at the Woodward Governor Company as a gas turbine welder. He then went into doing contract level work on the aviation side of the company before coming to The Heirloom Companies. Alec states, “the family atmosphere and unique challenges I have everyday is my main draw to Heirloom because I enjoy putting my creativity to work”.  Alec enjoys spending time on his boat with family and friends, working on his farm or guiding deer, turkey and duck hunts a Knox County White Tails and Toney Creek Plantation.  

 

 

 

 

Josh Moore, Blacksmith

With a Fine Arts degree and a desire to design, Josh enrolled in welding school a few years back and eventually stumbled upon The Heirloom Companies. "A friend of mine, a local interior decorator," says Josh, "had worked with the Moseley's in the past and suggested I get in touch with them." After one meeting, both sides agreed "this was a good fit." Josh is primarily a blacksmith, helping create custom forged metals in a variety of applications. Like so many artisans at Heirloom, he has not only grown individually as an artist, but he has contributed to the very lofty standards that the entire team has built together.

 

 

 

 

Allyn & Sheree Moseley, Founders

It all started in 1994. That's when Allyn and Sheree Moseley packed up their belongings and traveled some 3,000+ miles - from Placerville, California to Greenville, South Carolina - with the singular goal of finding a good place to raise a family. "American history is filled with adventurers and pioneers heading west," says Allyn. "We did the opposite and headed East. That's where our rainbow set." As it turns out, Upstate SC was not only the perfect place for the Moseleys to raise three sons - Ben, James, and Travis - it was an ideal location to start a business.  Originally opened under the name "Heirloom Stairworks," the company now incorporates two additional divisions: Hand Forged Design and James Moseley Design. "The best part about The Heirloom Companies," says Sheree, who designed their current showroom, "is that it truly is a family company, and by family that extends to everyone here who has grown with us over the years." While much of the day-to-day has been turned over to their sons, Sheree still keeps the books and oversees accounting, just as Allyn spends much of his time in the shop working. "I get antsy sitting behind a desk too long," he says.

 

Ben Moseley, Operations

Ben keeps the engine running. He is able to dial in quickly, cut to the chase, and get from A to B effectively and efficiently. As the oldest of Allyn and Sheree's three sons who work at The Heirloom Companies, Ben is in charge of operations. "James and I are two sides of a coin. He is the true artist, and creative type," says Ben. "Whereas I am much more linear and business focused. I have to make sure the systems are in place, that we stay on task, and execute, and plan, and make deadlines, and above all, keep our customers happy." Soon after Ben graduated from The Citadel in 2001, he started at Heirloom, "sweeping floors and doing whatever dad asked me to do." Together, years later, he and James worked together to build the Hand Forged Design line of products. "We literally learned together," he says, "and that meant on the fly, even if that involved fabricating rails in the back of the truck, in the driving rain, or in the blazing sun. Whatever it took." Today, Ben's constant goal is to keep pushing and evolving. "I don't ever want to get complacent. We do great stuff, and we have grown a lot over the years, but we can always get better. My driving passion is to keep that fire burning so we can reach new heights in the future."

 

 

Erica Moseley, CFO

Bio coming soon.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Heather Moseley, Selections Coordinator

Bio coming soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

James Moseley, Design

James loves to create. He enjoys taking a conceptual idea or vision and turning it into a lasting piece of art or furniture or decorative piece. "The best part of what I do is seeing the expression on a customer's face when we first present our finished product to them," James says. "To see their excitement and to realize we met or exceeded their expectations is very gratifying." James has been creating and "making stuff" for as long as he can remember. "I was always building stuff," James says, "little designs or structures made with whatever I could scrounge up in a creek bed - rocks, twigs, branches. I guess I was born with a desire to create." Like his brother Ben, James had worked with his dad at the shop as a kid, sweeping floors and "doing basic grunt work." The turning point for him came when his dad asked, "If I buy a welder do you think you can make money with it?" James said yes. And since that day back in the late 1990s, James has emerged as one of the finest, most highly skilled forgers and metal works designers in the country. "It's my passion," James says. "It's what I love to do. I am grateful that I have an opportunity to do this for a living, with friends and family and so many talented craftsmen."

 

 

 

Kendall Moseley, Director of Human Resources

Kendall started as Heirloom's Director of Human Resources in 2018, although she's been involved with Heirloom for quite some time. She is married to Travis Moseley and they have 3 children.  Kendall's career path did not originally start at the family business. She was in the education system for 8 years before deciding to join the Heirloom team. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biology/Education and a Master's degree in Administration and Leadership. Kendall states, "It has been rewarding to watch Heirloom grow into what it is today. It's exciting for me to finally be a part of this and be able to work with family".

 

 

 

 

Travis Moseley, Production

With his older brothers (Ben and James) already working at The Heirloom Companies, it would seem obvious that Travis would follow in their footsteps. And, in fact, he did, although that wasn't the original plan. "I went to the University of South Carolina with the idea of being an orthodontist," Travis says, "but after a year I realized I didn't really want to do that for a living. My heart was at Heirloom." Upon graduation in 2009, Travis followed his dream - and wound up sweeping floors, painting walls, and laying tile, just like his brothers before him. Eventually however, he "earned his stripes," and gravitated upward to the hand-forged metal side, where he is now Production Manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations. "Growing up I had worked in the wood shop with dad, and in the iron shop with James," he says. "What I realized was that I like the variety that forging different metals allows. There are so many possibilities. It's a lot of fun."

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Pruitt, Purchasing Manager

Jessica was raised in Landrum, South Carolina and has always had a love for the Campobello area. She graduated from Landrum High School before going to Spartanburg Community College where she majored in Engineering Technologies and earned her CAD certificate. Jessica now has over 15 years of CAD drafting with purchasing materials experience. Engineering and design has always been a passion of hers and says the "beautiful, unique designs and wonderfully talented people who make them happen" are what drew her to The Heirloom Companies. Jessica and her husband, Brad are proud parents to three boys and two girls.

  

 

 

Gabe Spencer, AutoCAD Specialist

Gabe joined the Heirloom Team in July of 2020. Having an Architectural Design degree from Clemson University and having worked in residential and commercial design over the last 20 years, he was in search of a creative and challenging design environment and says he has found it in The Heirloom Companies. “No project is the same and you never know what’s next and that keeps you on your toes and keeps it exciting. I’m always wanting to learn and create and this environment is exactly where I want to be.” Gabe enjoys living and working at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains that offer endless opportunities to hike, fish and enjoy the great outdoors.  

 

 

Ben Taylor, AutoCAD Specialist

Ben graduated from Greenville Tech and has worked in architectural design for over 25 years, working on large industrial projects, small residential, and small and large commercial projects. He spent a lot of time at large companies and designed houses for mid-level subdivision developments in Greenville. Ben has both a technical and an artistic mind, which explains his love for pencil drawing and design. He also likes challenges, puzzles, learning new things, and studying subjects that don't apply to most peoples real lives. Ben loves the detail that everyone at The Heirloom Companies goes into, the reputation of the company, and their focus on quality as well as the family atmosphere.

 

 

 

Rett Wages, Welder / Fabricator

Rett is what you call a “good ole country boy”. He enjoys hunting whatever animal is in season and finding the best trails to ride his ATV. He graduated from Union High School and went to Southern Wesleyan University to play baseball, where he ended up transferring after a shoulder injury. Rett has an Associate’s degree in welding and has been vital to installations at Heirloom.  Travis Moseley says that “Rett does a good job with always uplifting others with his great attitude. And I do have to say, he has one of the best mullets around the Upstate”.  


  

Cree Waters, Welder / Fabricator

Cree is a new face to The Heirloom Companies. His responsibilities include, but are definitely not limited to welding and assisting with shop organization. Travis Moseley states that Cree "has an enthusiasm for learning the trade and shows great potential for the future". Cree says that he "enjoys all the different tasks and the challenges that he comes across each day". Cree attended Swofford Career Center with a focus on welding.

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Whitworth, Finisher

Ryan is a finishing expert at Heirloom. He assists in applying custom, faux, or clear finishes to a variety of wood and metal pieces. "We do a lot of patinas on metals," he says, "as well as various stains on wood. One of the trademarks of Heirloom is our ability to seamlessly cover up the weld, whether it's copper, bronze, iron, or basically any metal." In addition to a bright future, Ryan has a history with Heirloom: his father-in-law worked here before him.

 

 

 

 

 

In Memory of Mike Williams, AutoCAD Specialist

Mike embodied The Heirloom Companies commitment to combining old world craftsmanship with modern technology. Working as an architectural designer with Jacobs Engineering prior to joining the Heirloom team, Mike had a deep knowledge and understanding of the possibilities AutoCAD brings to our team of artisans. As a child Mike was artistically inclined, with a fascination for drawing that he cultivated into his teens. That  served him well in his roll at The Heirloom Companies. Mike took the initial drawings or sketches from the artisans, and created precise blueprints or drafts for the team to ensure that the design is "do-able" and would translate optimally from the concept stage to real world functionality. "I love the variety my job brings each day," Mike said. "It's very gratifying working closely with our craftsmen to help create legacy pieces for individuals that exceed their expectations."