Courtney Ring They/Them
Goblin King (AKA Executive Director & Founder)
What I Do:
Coordinating, Organizing, and sending a looooots of emails! Sometimes I get a good idea, or even other people give me a good idea, and then I do it! It's not easy being king, so I'm lucky to have an army of great gobs to help get the job done!
Goblin Faves:
Favorite band right now- Caravan Palace. I recommend you.... Watch Big Top Burger!
Fun Fact:
Did you know I have a vintage goose-themed kitchen?
Peyton Whittington She/Her
Assistant Director, Hand of the Goblin King (AKA Gob King's Second Banana / Gob King's Scheming Eunuch Advisor)
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Peyton Whittington She/Her
Assistant Director, Hand of the Goblin King (AKA Gob King's Second Banana / Gob King's Scheming Eunuch Advisor)
What I Do:
Behind every successful Goblin King, there's a weird goth girl who likes making to-do lists. That's Peyton! Catch her at Gob events helping to make sure everyone's having the best time ever.
Goblin Faves:
Littlest Pet Shop swapping and The Tea Lizard's banana pudding matcha iced latte make Peyton a happy gob
Fun Fact:
She's a practicing witch! She can't turn anyone into a newt yet, but she'll get there eventually.
Emma Priester She/Her
Marketing Manager and occasional Guppet Handler/Stylist!
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Emma Priester She/Her
Marketing Manager and occasional Guppet Handler/Stylist!
What I Do:
I set the scene across our Goblin platforms, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and more! I work alongside our talented photographers and videographers to bring the chaotic goblin vibes from the hoard straight to your cave-doorstep!
Goblin Faves:
Love a good romance anime, Invincible, Hannibal, and Heaven’s Official Blessing. Favorite vendor items are The Tea Lizard's matcha and any iced latte from FourtyWinks. ALSO SuperWhoLock forever <3
Fun Fact:
collects Sony Angels, Pompompurin, and mofusand figures! She can also juggle.
Rowyn Sam He/ Him
Stage Manager
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Rowyn Sam He/ Him
Stage Manager
What I Do:
As the Stage Manager, I am the one who gathers the talent for the stage and helps the show run smoothly. From creating the show schedule and helping set up to running the sound system, I'm your guy!
Goblin Faves:
My all-time favorite part of Goblin Market is getting to hang out with all the cool people there (special shout out to Spit Stormer and Bryce!!!)! For favorite vendors, I can't decide between Artistic Tendencies and Level Up Lemonade.
Fun Fact:
If I'm not at the Goblin Market, you can probably find me in some theatre around town!
Zo They/Them
Volunteer Coordinator
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Zo They/Them
Volunteer Coordinator
What I Do:
Professional Hoard Wrangler! It's Zo's job to make sure all our goblins are in their proper place at the appropriate time. They communicate with our volunteers throughout the month leading up to the next market. They are always happy to answer any questions you may have about volunteering in the future and expanding our goblin army!
Goblin Faves:
Always on the lookout for new Transformers merch, Zo is a frequent collector of trinkets from Darwin Rose Studios! They also always have a bag full of only the finest trinkets to trade
Fun Fact:
A professional lighting designer, Zo is often involved in the local theatre scene, including at the last Orlando Fringe Festival!
Andrea She/Her/They
Accessibility & Safety Co-Captain
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Andrea She/Her/They
Accessibility & Safety Co-Captain
What I Do:
I work with my fellow co-captains to ensure the market stays accessible and safe to people of all abilities! (alongside my service gob pup, Bubbles! <3)
Goblin Faves:
Level Up Lemonade and Sugar Nymph! I look forward to my loot drop serum and lil sweet treat every mart.
Fun Fact:
I love singing and did musical theatre in high school!
Maddie They/Them
Accessibility Goblin
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Maddie They/Them
Accessibility Goblin
What I Do:
Maddie works to try to make the mart as safe and accessible as it can be! From preemptive planning to day-of First-Aid, Maddie aspires to learn from every Goblin Mart where improvements or resources may be needed. Through research and collaboration, they care most about contributing to a rising culture of maker’s & art marts being accessible for all!
Goblin Faves:
Seeing everyone dressed to the nines, in fur, cosplay, etc. & ALL THINGS GOB!!
Fun Fact:
Dico et lego Latinum (I speak and read Latin)
Mae Any/All
Merchandise Coordinator
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Mae Any/All
Merchandise Coordinator
What I Do:
I work with artists to bring unique and fun art to Goblin Market's merch table, where we fundraise for future markets!
Goblin Faves:
My favorite Gob snack is Phat Ash's cookies, and my favorite part of Gob is getting to see so many friends and meet so many more new ones!
Fun Fact:
I love to make stuffed animals, there's nothing better than a silly little guy.
Rex (aka Tiger Eggs) He/Him Hehe/Hoohoo
Artist & Board Member
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Rex (aka Tiger Eggs) He/Him Hehe/Hoohoo
Artist & Board Member
What I Do:
Hello? -tap tap- Is this thing on? My name is Rex, and I've been drawing on various surfaces since the day I hatched from my wee goblin egg. I bring an eclectic set of skills to the table, none of them useful, most of them involving drawing goofy pictures of goblins.
Goblin Faves:
My favorite part of the market day is set-up! If I'm lucky, I'll finish early and I can run around and see my friends for a few minutes before the day kicks off. It's also the best time to hit up Forty Winks for some GOB JUICE :)!!
Fun Fact:
I have a pretty sizable collection of December Diamond's gay merman ornaments. It's almost getting out of hand. Almost teehe lmao :3c (if I had to pick a favorite, it's Beached Whale)
Naiomi Jean She/Her
Board Member
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Naiomi Jean She/Her
Board Member
What I Do:
I joined the board to help forge magical connections and partnerships for GOB. I might get a little lost in the Discord chaos sometimes, but I promise I’m trying my best to keep up and stay on the gob-ball!
Goblin Faves:
My fav market was the Worm Moon and the Clown themes!! I think the vendors are great and diverse, I love them ALL!
Fun Fact:
I'm starting to do clown drag!
Quinnie Perez She/Her
Board Member
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Quinnie Perez She/Her
Board Member
What I Do:
Quinnie brings 10 years of community/political organizing and coalition-building experience to the Gob. Quinnie assists with the governing and logistical aspects of the Gob.
Goblin Faves:
Drag shows and Sugar Nymph!
Fun Fact:
I hope to one day be the first elected trans woman in the State of Florida. Trans rights are human rights!
Sarah Barcousky They/Them
Board Member
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Sarah Barcousky They/Them
Board Member
What I Do:
Sarah has over 15 years of experience working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector and a master's degree in nonprofit management. Currently, they are the founder and president of Waste Knot Orlando, a nonprofit organization focused on creative reuse and community building. They are very excited about the work that the Goblin Market is doing and for the opportunity to serve on the board.
Goblin Faves:
Trading tent and anything vegan from the food vendors!!
Fun Fact:
They are a competitive jigsaw puzzler.
Ellie (aka MITTENMEAT) They/Them
Board President
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Ellie (aka MITTENMEAT) They/Them
Board President
What I Do:
I assist with organizational tasks for the market itself and am the head of the nonprofit board of directors, which is responsible for approving any significant changes within the Goblin Court and all its events. I also occasionally contribute illustration and design services!
Goblin Faves:
Level Up Lemonade is always my first stop! AND... My favorite part of every market day is seeing all the sick outfits, cosplays, and fursuits!
Fun Fact:
I have an arcade rhythm game addiction. That’s pretty much where all my vendor profits go.