Staff
Bond Organ Builders is home to a team of skilled professionals, whose complementary skills come together to build instruments of the highest quality. Each of our artisans has a particular area of expertise, ranging from woodworking, visual design, and engineering, to voicing, tonal finishing, writing and marketing.
Timara Bond, CEO & Business Manager
tim@bondorgans.com
Following Roberta’s death in May 2024, Timara (formerly Timothy) became the owner and general manager of Bond Organ Builders. She grew up assisting father, Richard with tunings when she was only five years old. Throughout her youth she contributed to several different projects and installations, focusing on woodworking, finishing, and decorative painting. She has formally worked for the company since 2019, apprenticing under Roberta with the intent to take over her position when she retired. In addition to company leadership, she also participates in parts fabrication, leather-work, and repair/tuning service. She has a professional background of retail & production management, human resources, IT support, and shipping logistics. Though not a professional musician, she has studied and played both guitar and bass since 1992. Timara strives to continue the tradition of tonal & design excellence established by her parents.
Joe O'Donnell, Design Engineer & Service Technician
joe@bondorgans.com
Joe O’Donnell is Bond Organ Builders’ CAD and electronics specialist, well-traveled service technician, and collaborator with Grant in tonal finishing. He has worked for the company since 1999 and holds a B.M. and Master of Liturgical Music from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Joe has simultaneously served for several years as the President of the American Institute of Organ Builders (AIO), and is the organist at First Unitarian Church in Portland.
John Stump, Master Craftsman
john@bondorgans.com
John Stump is Bond Organ Builders’ master woodworker and graphic designer. He has been a member of the Bond team since 1986. John specializes in casework, consoles, and detailed craftsmanship such as carving, woodturning, inlays, and wood finishes, in addition to computer modelling for internal and external layout. Additionally, he has also worked in the field of Luthiery, building fine stringed-instruments. John studied botany at Oberlin College and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Grant Edwards, Tonal Director
grant@bondorgans.com
Grant Edwards has worked at Bond Organ Builders since 1993 and specializes in constructing wood pipes, making keyboards, and leathering reservoirs. He serves as the company's Tonal Director and handles all voicing and tonal finishing projects. He holds a B.A. in Organ and Composition from Lewis and Clark College in Portland. Additionally, Grant is the Organist at First Congregational Church in Portland.
Colin Warling, Service Manager & Technician
colin@bondorgans.com
Colin hails from Los Angeles, coming to Bond Organs after fifteen years of professional experience in stringed-instrument construction and an extensive background in instrument diagnosis and repair. Aside from being a skilled woodworker and luthier, Colin plays 9 instruments and has a well-trained ear which has allowed him to acclimate quickly! He holds a Technical Certificate in Luthiery from Roberto-Venn, and a B.S. in History from Portland State University. www.WarlingGuitars.com
Lizzy Faurot - Accountant and Office Manager
lizzy@bondorgans.com
Lizzy joined Bond in 2024 as the Accountant and Office Manager, filling Roberta's shoes after her passing. She manages the office, as well as bookkeeping, accounting, finance, invoicing, and billing for the company. Classically trained in violin, piano, and cello, and self-taught on the bass guitar, she enjoys playing and listening to music, painting, baking, and spending time with her cats. Lizzy is currently pursuing her MBA in Accounting & Finance through LSU.
Gray Hall, Apprentice Technician
gray@bondorgans.com
Gray joined Bond Organs in 2024, having moved from Boise, Idaho. After cultivating a wealth of experience in playing the accordion, she chose to turn her focus at age nineteen, teaching herself to play the pipe organ after a lifetime of fascination with the instrument. In addition to gaining shop experience by taking various classes, Gray has also taught herself to repair accordions and reed organs. With a background in music and a passion and fearlessness for tinkering on instruments, she has been a fantastic addition to our company.
Fred Beal, Service Technician (retired)
fred@bondorgans.com
Fred Beal was the Service Manager for Bond Organ Builders for many years, and has worked with the company since 2001. He also does electrical and leather-work, as well as collaborating in tonal finishing. He holds B.A. in Organ from the University of Tennessee and a Certificate from the Royal School of Church Music in London. He is Organist at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Portland. Fred continues to help out at Bond on projects of his choice!
Antwan, Squirrel Patrol
Antwan oversees shop security at Bond Organ Builders. His duties include greeting visitors, inspecting security clearances, and protecting the Bond shop from squirrels. Despite his no-nonsense demeanor and impressive security bark, Antwan is a friendly individual, especially in the company of his human companion, John Stump. Like many members of the Bond team, Antwan is also an accomplished performing artist. Though modest, he can occasionally be persuaded to display a choreographic routine in exchange for compensatory snacks.
