Meet the Skulls Unlimited Crew
The Skulls Unlimited Crew posing for a shot in the Explorers Corner of the Museum of Osteology!
Welcome to Skulls Unlimited International's employee page.
We at Skulls Unlimited consider our crew to be a small family. This page is here for you to meet our friendly staff and get to know each of us a little better.
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Owner and President
Jay Villemarette, owner and president of Skulls Unlimited International, Inc., founded the company in 1986. From his humble beginnings, cleaning skulls in his kitchen, Jay has built Skulls Unlimited into a successful international corporation. Skulls Unlimited still continues to grow. Jay's long time dream of opening a skeleton museum has become a reality with the opening of the Museum of Osteology.
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Jay Villemarette
Owner and President
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Co-owner
Kim, along side husband Jay, opened Skulls Unlimited in 1986 and served as the company's first official employee. From the very start, during those humble beginnings, Kim always supported Jay's passion for skulls...even when he boiled them on the kitchen stove! Although her job over the past 20 years has primarily revolved around being a mother to their four children, Kim has always played a pivotal role in the development and growth of Skulls Unlimited. Currently her tasks within the company consist of internet marketing and social networking.
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Kim Villemarette
Co-owner
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Production Supervisor
Eric Humphries began his career with Skulls Unlimited in June 1992. Eric serves as production manager and oversees all cleaning and articulation. Eric was the company's original Master Articulator and still occasionally takes time to assemble a skeleton or two.
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Eric Humphries
Production Supervisor
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Office Manager
Michelle Hayer has served as the Office Manager of Skulls Unlimited since August 1992. Michelle maintains all office records and many other duties too numerous to list. Michelle serves as an integral cog in the Skulls Unlimited wheel.
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Michelle Hayer
Office Manager
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Production Foreman
Dave "Dee" Williams has been with Skulls Unlimited since November 1998. Dee serves as the Custom Cleaning Foreman overseeing all of the chemical processes. He diligently moves thousands of skulls a year through our chemical baths giving each the individual attention it merits.
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Dave Williams
Production Foreman
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Inventory and Custom Cleaning Manager
Allyson has served as Skulls Unlimited's Inventory and Custom Cleaning Manager since September 2000. Allyson's job revolves around making sure Skulls Unlimited's customers stay happy. Allyson's cheerful personality always brightens up our office.
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Allyson Cameron
Inventory and Custom Cleaning Manager
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Master Skeletal Articulator
Clark Griffith has served as a Master Articulator for Skulls Unlimited since August 2001. Clark's attention to detail as well as his mechanical mastery allows him to produce some of the finest skeletal articulations in the world.
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Clark Griffith
Master Skeletal Articulator
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Master Flenser
Dale Dorsey began working for Skulls Unlimited in November 2001. Dale serves as the Master Flenser and Brain-remover Technician. Dale is the first step in cleaning or preparing any specimen at Skulls Unlimited.
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Dale Dorsey
Master Flenser
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Master Skeletal Articulator
Jay Villemarette Jr., the eldest son of Skulls Unlimited's owner, has been working for the company off and on for most of his life. Jay currently serves as a Master Skeletal Articulator. Jay's inherited passion for bones is clear in the quality of his work.
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Jay Jonathan Villemarette Jr.
Master Skeletal Articulator
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Assistant Director, Museum of Osteology
Joey Williams began as the Director of Education for Skulls Unlimited in July 2003 and now serves as the Assistant Director for the Museum of Osteology. Joey's daily tasks revolve around maintaining Skulls Unlimited's educational product line, answering all skull related emails as "The SkullMaster" and running the Museum of Osteology. Joey holds a biology degree from Pittsburg State University.
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Joey Williams
Assistant Director, Museum of Osteology
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Administrative Coordinator
I am the middle son and the second of four children in the Villemarette family. I have been working in some aspect for the company for most of my life. My currently position requires me to wear a lot of different hats, but I would say my primary responsibilities at Skulls Unlimited is to maintain and manage the website, including all of the photography. I also take on the role of marketing director for the Museum of Osteology.
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Josh Villemarette
Administrative Coordinator
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Osteological Finishing Technician
Joey, nephew of Skulls Unlimited's owner Jay, began working in November 2006. Joey helps with flensing, braining and finishing duties. Joey's eager attitude is a true asset to the company.
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Joey Villemarette
Osteological Finishing Technician
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Osteological Finishing Technician
Jaron is the youngest son of Skulls Unlimited owner, Jay Villemarette. Jaron has worked for the company off and on for many years. Jaron now works part time after school and performs a variety of tasks from flensing to general maintenance.
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Jaron Villemarette
Osteological Finishing Technician
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Director of Education
Kristi Carlucci recently joined the team at the Museum of Osteology to help design and teach our education programs. Kristi currently holds degrees in Earth Science Education, Geology, and Museum Studies. Her and her husband moved to Oklahoma from New York in 08 and aside from the tornadoes and the extreme heat in the summer, they're enjoying it here!
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Kristi Carlucci
Director of Education
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Program Specialist
My name is Joe Baalke, and I recently became a member of the education team at the Museum of Osteology. I have a Master's Degree in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma, and over six years' experience as a museum educator. In a previous life, I taught Doppler radar interpretation for the National Weather Service, in Norman, Oklahoma and around the world.
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Joe Baalke
Program Specialist
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Showroom Manager
Jackie graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2009 with a B.A. in Arts Management, a minor in Business and a certificate in Museum Studies. She loves art, music, and adventures. To her there is nothing more awe inspiring and spiritual than studying the intricacies of nature.
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Jackie Teague
Showroom Manager
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Shipping Manager
My name is Chloe Olivia Rauss, I am currently a part time student at Oklahoma City Community College to start my degree in High School Education. I love movies, music and crafts!
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Chloe Rauss
Shipping Manager
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Museum Assistant
My name is Brandon Bourassa. I am a Biology student at Oklahoma City Community College. I hope to eventually pursue advanced degrees in Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology. I live in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Brandon Bourassa
Museum Assistant
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Giftshop Assistant
I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Art History and plan to gain a Masters in Elementary Education. I love learning new things and sharing them with anyone who is interested!
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Brandy Walters
Giftshop Assistant
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Production
There are many ways to clean a skull, but the use of dermestid beetles is by far the best. Not only do these little guys help preserve all the finest details of a specimen, they also insure that every last tidbit of tissue is removed. Dermestid beetles, or Dermestes maculatus, are a natural decomposer. Their job is to help the process of rotting and decomposition, providing rich nutrients back to the soil as well as keeping our world free of carcasses. Here at Skulls Unlimited, the dermestid is one of our hardest working employees. They live and breathe their job, often working for 4 to 5 months non-stop for little more than room and board.
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Dermestid Beetles
Production
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