meet the makers
Matt Blaisdell-owner
in 2020 Matt started empire essentials humbly with one machine in a one bedroom apartment. now as an expert in all things star wars and a painting virtuoso matt cannot wait to share his product with you! his favorite character is darth vader, when matt's not busy making helmets for his awesome customers, he can most likely be found donning the iconic sith lords suit, playing baseball, and bowling.
Meghan Cole - Customer Service and Social Media Manager
A warm, kind, and hard working attitude are just the tip of the iceberg in Meghan's ability to connect with customers. Vital to the founding of Empire Essentials, Meghan has helped shape all sorts of fundamental building blocks for our business since the very beginning back in 2020. In 2024 Meghan stepped up from her casual advisory position, into a more suiting role for her abilities as head of customer service and media management.