New Partnership Group Assumes Full Ownership
Solid Light, Inc., a nationally recognized full-service design, planning, and fabrication firm, specializing in immersive visitor experiences, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its ownership transition. Founder, Cynthia Torp, has sold her remaining shares to the internal ownership team, marking a milestone moment in the firm’s history as it moves into its next era of independent leadership.
The firm is now 100% owned and led by Chris Mozier, President; Jackson King, Director of Project Management; Mike Marnell, Director of Fabrication; Ben Jett, Creative Team Director; Emily Trujillo, Director of Market Development; Casey Krueger, Fabrication Manager; Sarah Drees, Director of Strategic Partnerships; and David Metcalf, Lane Lead. This transition follows a proactive and deliberate plan designed to ensure the firm’s hallmark human-centered design philosophy remains the core of its operations while elevating client relationships with enhanced quality, driven innovation, and topnotch service.
“The ultimate goal of any founder is to build an institution that is stronger than any one individual,” said Cynthia Torp. “Because our firm is currently in its strongest position to date, the time is right to fully step away. I do so with absolute peace of mind, knowing that the company is not just stable, but thriving. This group of leaders have been driving our daily success for years; today, the ownership simply matches that reality.”
This news comes after Torp’s retirement announcement earlier this spring. Torp will continue to provide leadership, guidance, and expertise as she transitions to Board Chair of the firm as of June 1.
As the new stewards of the Solid Light legacy, the partnership group is committed to the firm’s strategic mission and fostering a culture of growth and advancement. This group represents a cross-section of the company’s expertise through design, media, production, and business operation disciplines. By keeping the ownership internal, the firm remains an independent, locally stewarded organization, avoiding the disruptions often associated with outside acquisitions.
“We are honored to lead Solid Light into its next chapter,” said Chris Mozier. “Our team is in total lockstep regarding our values and our dedication to our clients. This transition was born out of a shared vision to ensure that our unique approach to experience design and immersive exhibits continues to set the standard for the industry for decades to come.”
