Meet The Team
Libby Compton- Bongard
Co-owner and founder
Hi, my name is Libby! I grew up in Dallas, TX. My husband and I started Custom by Laser in 2020. Pre-COVID I used to teach, but now I stay home with our baby and lasers full time.
Christian Bongard
Co - owner and founder
Virginia Tech engineer working at the EPA that loves tinkering, and making things. We love trying new things and helping others give a unique perfect gift.
Justin and Melannie Bongard
Makers
Justin and Melanie Bongard create and ship orders from NC. Justin is in IT and Melanie is a teacher. Their 4-year-old, Charlotte, likes to help with the laser too! She loves pushing the start button to begin a new project.
Nicholas and Amanda Bongard
Makers
Nicholas & Amanda live in Bealeton, VA. We operate a Glowforge and a Universal Laser. Our favorite orders are Custom D20s and anything nerdy.
Ryan and Jaye Anne Beringer
Makers
Jaye Anne and Ryan are longtime tabletop game lovers. One of their best games was teaching their children (ages 7, 8, and 9 at the time) how to play Dungeons and Dragons at the start of the Pandemic. They are so excited to be working with Custom By Laser because it gives them a wonderful creative outlet. They live in Northern, VA, USA