
About Sparx Hockey
Meet The Team

Russell Layton
Founder, CEO
Russell Layton is an engineer and entrepreneur who has been building products for as long as he can remember. About a decade ago, Russ’s repeated frustration with skate sharpening at hockey shops inspired him to purchase a portable skate sharpener. Once he mastered the art of sharpening, he was convinced that an easier and more convenient skate sharpening solution was needed by every hockey player. Before Sparx, Russ held numerous leadership roles in engineering and finance. Russ holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.

Dan Beaudet
Vice President, Engineering

Steve Jones
Vice President, Marketing

Denise MacDonald
Vice President, Finance

Paul Shaskan
Vice President, Operations

Judd Feingold
Vice President, Commercial Sales

Mike Blomgren
Operations Supervisor

Andrew Kelley
Inside Sales

Ryan LaFleur
Marketing Coordinator

Brian McGonagle
Customization and Graphic Design Coordinator