Mike Sneed
With a tenure at Christopher Radko® that spans over 9 years, Michael Sneed’s extensive expertise with color and design have formed the foundation from which he creates some of the most acclaimed styles in the Christopher Radko® collection, year after year.

“My greatest appreciation of working as one of the senior designers is being a team player. Sometimes I can come up with and idea and another artist adds to that which in turn generates another thought in me. Furthermore, I enjoy having a special identity that people can count on when the need arises. Carol Burnett said that ‘we’re only as good as the people that surround us.’ ”

Joseph Walden
As one of the senior designers of Christopher Radko® European glass ornaments, Joseph Walden’s unique and whimsical style has helped to bring to life some of the most beloved Radko styles in the history of the Christopher Radko® collection.

“The Christopher Radko design team under the direction of Joseph Walden, has created a collection that renews its heritage and solidifies the brand’s prized placement within the giftware industry,” said Heather Shepardson, CEO of Rauch Industries. “We are honored to continue offering collectors the most exquisite and unique  collection of hand-made European glass ornaments in the marketplace today.”

Mario Taré

First bitten by the desire to inspire at the early age of 5, Mario Taré recalls with the excitement of a child, his thrill in winning a bag filled with toys from a local TV station that was hosting a Children’s Art competition in his native Chile. That initial excitement became the northern star that directed Mario’s future career choices. Even after submitting to his pleading father’s persistence that he study architecture instead of fine art, Mario could not deny his innate desire to create inspiring designs by using his God-given artistic talents. With this in mind, Mario set his sights on the bright lights of New York City.