Aaron Muderick (born March 31, 1976) is an American innovator and thought leader.[1] He is the Founder and Owner of Crazy Aaron's, a toy company that created Thinking Putty.[2]
Aaron Muderick | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 March 1976 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.S. in Computer Science |
| Alma mater | Haverford High School, University of Rochester |
| Occupation(s) | Innovator and Thought leader |
| Known for | Founder and Owner of Crazy Aaron's |
Early life and education
editBorn in Havertown, PA, Muderick graduated from Haverford High School in 1994.[3] He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Rochester.[3]
Career
editMuderick worked as a software engineer for Fortune 500 giants such as Apple and Sun Microsystems Javasoft division, before delving into the toy world.[3] In 1998, he founded Crazy Aaron's, a toy company that created Thinking Putty and makes slime, dough and other fidgets.[4]
In 2010, Muderick was elected to the Narberth Borough Council and then elected by the council to the position of Vice President which he held for six years.[5] In 2016, he was elected to President of the council and served in that position for six years before retiring from council in 2022.[5]
In 2019, Muderick was elected to the board of the Toy Association.[6] In 2021, he was elected vice-chair of the Board of Directors of the Toy Association.[6] In 2022, he was elected chair of the Board of Directors of the Toy Association and served as chairman until 2024.[7] He is currently Chairman Emeritus of the Toy Association.[7]
Muderick is an advocate for product safety, testifying before the US Senate Judiciary Committee to push for stricter toy regulations online.[8]
Community service
editIn 2007, Muderick helped found the nonprofit, the Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) which has sent thousands of teachers on overseas adventures and developed curriculum for teacher's to bring their experiences back into the classroom.[9] He has been the treasurer of GEEO since inception.[9]
In 2009, Muderick served as a volunteer firefighter/hoseman with Narberth Fire Company.[10] He continues to serve as an active volunteer firefighter and has served as pyrotechnics lead for the annual fireworks display.[10]
Awards and honors
editReferences
edit- ^ Bruce Weinstein (4 March 2019). "The Inventor Of This Ultra-Cool Office Toy Will Show You How To Hire Loyal People". Forbes. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Jessica Blatt Press (30 September 2021). "Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty". The Philadelphia Citizen. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Ryan Richards (23 September 2021). "Narberth's 'Crazy' Aaron Muderick makes impression with designer toy". Mainline Media News. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Sarah Whitten (4 August 2020). "From impulse purchase to scented stress relief: How Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty is surviving the pandemic". CNBC. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b Richard Ilgenfritz (21 September 2021). "Narbeth Borough council member resigns, council to appoint new member". Mainline Media News. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Aaron Muderick named Executive Chairman of The Toy Association". licenseglobal.com. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b Ashley Pelletier,"The Toy Association Elects New Board of Directors, Executive Committee". toybook.com. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Toy Association Member Aaron Muderick Testifies at Senate Hearing on Counterfeits". Toy Association. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b Rosemary McDonough (23 September 2021). "GEEO opens world to our teachers and in turn to our kids". Mainline Media News. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b Rosemary McDonough. "Congratulations to Rotarian Aaron Muderick". Norristown Rotary. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "AWARDS: Baker Industries Person of the Year 2022" (PDF). Inventors Digest. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Mark Hostutler (26 March 2024). "Handi-Crafters to Honor 'Crazy Aaron' with 2024 Best Friend Award". vista.today. Retrieved 28 August 2024.