Studio founder and owner Jim Whitney is a Research Fellow in the Sacred Landmarks Initiative at Cleveland State University where he continues to conduct and publish research on the science of stained glass restoration. He has more than 25 years of expedience in the stained glass craft. His studio is committed to quality, craftsmanship and customer service.

Whitney is a four-time recipient of The Cleveland Builders Exchange Craftsmanship Award. The studio's restoration of windows at Trinity Cathedral was honored with an Award of Excellence from the SGAA and also received an award from the Cleveland Restoration Society.