About

The whole idea for Rocket Gifts had its birth in an idea for a 3rd grade classroom demonstration. From that beginning back in 2006, we have designed hundreds of handcrafted production pieces as well as completed many custom projects for individuals, companies, and other organizations.

Bob Keller

Artisan
Bob was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia Tech and a Master’s degree from the Institute of Textile Technology. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at WVU Tech in Montgomery, West Virginia. He is married to Doris and father to two beautiful daughters.

Doris Keller

Customer Service/Purchasing
Doris grew up on a farm in southcentral Pennsylvania. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Shippensburg University. Her main focus these days is keeping Bob straight and taking care of a beautiful five-year-old daughter.

Lori Shaffer

Director of Business Development
Lori is a native of Webster County, West Virginia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia Tech and a master’s degree from Marshall University. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology at WVU Tech in Montgomery, West Virginia. She and her husband, Paul, are parents to two wonderful children.

Andrew Bailes

Artisan-in-Training
Andrew grew up in Nicholas County, West Virginia. He holds an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Bridgemont Community & Technical College and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from WVU Tech in Montgomery, West Virginia. An avid outdoorsman, when he’s not working in the shop or on the farm, Andrew likes to fish.

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