The UNITEE Backstory

Long Story Short...

We have been building this business since 2012. It started in a dining room, moved into a garage, and eventually grew into a full commercial production facility.

Detailed, Longer Backstory Here
2012 UNITEE's original screen-printing setup inside an apartment kitchen
The original setup: a screen-printing kit crammed into an apartment kitchen.
Chapter 01

Starting With What We Had

There was no polished shop or large production team in the beginning. There was a small printing kit, limited space, and a willingness to figure things out one order at a time. Each project taught us more about artwork, printing, deadlines, customer service, and the details that can make or break an apparel order.

Chapter 02

Built Through Experience

We have had wins, losses, difficult projects, and plenty of mistakes along the way. We have printed tens of thousands of shirts, learned what not to do, assembled a specialized team, and built better systems around the problems customers face most often. That experience now helps us make ongoing custom apparel easier, clearer, and more dependable.

2020 UNITEE's current commercial apparel production facility
UNITEE's commercial production facility, operating from this location since 2020.

What the journey taught us

Better apparel does not come from equipment alone. It comes from artists, production specialists, account managers, and problem solvers working together to get every detail right.

Meet the People Behind the Work

Today, UNITEE is made up of artists, designers, technicians, production specialists, software engineers, managers, and account specialists working together to serve your organization.

Meet The Team – UNITEE
Meet The Team
Customer Care & Art
Production
Ownership
Remote Team
Joel Hebert
Joel Hebert
General Admin, Business & Creative Development
Previous Experience
  • Creative Director — Acquired Automotive Ad Agency
  • 3D Animator — Video Company
  • Visual Effects Artist for Hollywood
  • Graphic Designer — Online Startup
  • Art Director — B2B Ad Agency
  • Freelance Designer
Education & Training
  • Masters Degree in Advertising
  • Graphic Design Degree
  • Goldman Sachs 10KSB Graduate
  • One Acadiana CEO Roundtable
  • System for Integrated Growth
  • Dale Carnegie Graduate
  • EOS Training – Entrepreneurial Operating System
  • Shirt Lab Tribe Member
  • Print Hustlers Conference
  • FXPHD Visual Effects Training
Why Tshirts?

In 2012, I needed a creative outlet. I started a weekend hobby business selling to any crowd I could gain access to. Somehow this morphed into a business. Besides supporting my family and making sure our team is taken care of, the question I challenge is why does one have to win the lottery to handsomely support themselves as an artist. I hope UNITEE can grow large enough to provide an ecosystem for artists to make a GREAT living.

Favorite Lunch Spot

2 Friends, Key West

Tanya LaGrange
Tanya LaGrange
Contributor — The Heart and Soul of UNITEE
Previous Experience
  • Inside Sales Rep at Large Manufacturer
  • Elementary Teacher
Education & Training
  • Teaching Degree
  • Shirt Lab Tribe Member
  • Print Hustlers Conference
Why Tshirts?

My love language is helping others. I do this almost to a fault. I'm that person that would probably hand the oxygen mask to someone else in a crashing plane. It lights me up to make our customers happy.

Favorite Lunch Spot

2 Friends, Key West

Matthew Douet
Matthew Douet at work
Matthew Douet
Customer Care Manager
Background
  • Former Semi-Professional Gamer
  • Former Manager at Arcade/Restaurant
  • Digital Media Degree
Why Tshirts?

Always had an interest in the merchandise business, specifically graphic tees.

Favorite Part of The Job

Making the clients happy and hearing their feedback.

Favorite Garment

Comfort Colors — stylish fit and colorways.

Dream Destination

The Bahamas — been before and would love to go again. Very relaxing with great weather.

Hobbies & Interests

Gaming, going to the gym, and trying new restaurants with my fiancée.

Favorite Lunch Spot

Chick-Fil-A

Connor Simon
Connor Simon
Graphic Designer & Art Direction
Bio

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Viktor Davkov
Viktor Davkov at work
Viktor Davkov
Graphic Designer & Illustration
Previous Experience
  • Print-on-demand store owner
  • Freelance designer & e-commerce operator
Education & Training
  • E-Commerce degree from university
  • Self-taught designer — the best classroom is doing the work
Why Tshirts?

Look, everyone wears them. Your friends, family and training buddies. Your dog probably has one. It's the one thing that connects us all — so why not make them awesome? If I can make someone smile just by what they're wearing, that's literally the best job in the world. 😄

Favorite Lunch Spot

My grandma's place — undefeated, no competition. 🏆

Bryson Chauvin
Bryson Chauvin at work
Bryson Chauvin
Production Manager
Previous Experience
  • Commissioned Artist
  • Music Video Director
Education & Training
  • Digital Media Degree
Why Tshirts?

The more Tshirts we make the more I can go to the Casino.

Favorite Lunch Spot

Taco Bell

Blake Benoit
Blake Benoit at work
Blake Benoit
Logistics & Shipping
Background
  • Associate's Degree in Computer Science
  • Previous Logistics Operations Experience
Why Tshirts?

Universal appeal — tees are ubiquitous around the world. A nice sweet spot between utilitarian wear and being able to express yourself.

Favorite Part of The Job

Having a bird's eye view of the production process, making sure everyone is on the same page.

Favorite Garment

Next Level 6010 Triblend Tee — super comfortable for any occasion.

Dream Destination

Switzerland — beautiful countryside, skiing, and obscene amounts of chocolate.

Hobbies & Interests

Aviation, gaming, collecting and restoring old computers, and competitive marksmanship.

Favorite Lunch Spot

Raising Cane's

Ross Averett
Ross Averett at work
Ross Averett
Press Operator & Fulfillment
Background
  • Art and Psychology Major
  • Previous Screen Printing Experience
Why Tshirts?

I'm interested in streetwear and getting to know what certain communities tend to wear. I wanted to learn a new and useful skill.

Favorite Part of The Job

Seeing different and creative designs — I love the horror-themed ones and music references. Some people are funny and clever with it.

Favorite Garment

Sweatpants — versatile and comfortable.

Dream Destination

Japan — want to see the tech and a culture way different from the USA.

Hobbies & Interests

Psychology, sociology, and anthropology — the study of culture and its impact on society.

Favorite Lunch Spot

Group lunches at the shop — only happens occasionally, so it feels special.

Giovanni Garcia
Giovanni Garcia at work
Giovanni Garcia
Auto Press Operator & Screen Tech
Background
  • Previous Merchandising & DTF Printing Experience
  • Sports Team Outfitting
  • Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Fitness
Why Tshirts?

For a long time I didn't think much of T-shirts, but after working at UNITEE I can see they can have a lot of value to the right customer.

Favorite Part of The Job

Executing a print right on the first try.

Favorite Garment

Full cotton blends — best fit.

Dream Destination

Mexico — would love to explore the ancient Aztec pyramids.

Hobbies & Interests

Soccer, gaming, and going to the gym.

Favorite Lunch Spot

WingStop

Grant LaGrange
Grant LaGrange at work
Grant LaGrange
Press Operator & Fulfillment
Background
  • Degree in Automotive Technology
  • Previous T-shirt Production Experience
Why Tshirts?

Working on T-shirts was something I had done in the past and it was good work for me — and the shop was nearby when I was in college.

Favorite Part of The Job

Seeing the different kinds of graphics and design choices of different clients.

Favorite Garment

Full cotton — perfect fit.

Dream Destination

Mexico — incredible terrain and culture-rich environment.

Hobbies & Interests

Learning about and working on vehicles.

Favorite Lunch Spot

Burger King

Shoaib Ahmad
Shoaib Ahmad
Administrative & Marketing Assistant
Background

Background in business and digital tools, with hands-on training in marketing platforms, data research, and online collaboration systems. Much of my expertise comes from practical experience working with clients across several countries.

Why Tshirts?

T-shirt graphics combine creativity with real-world impact. It's rewarding to help bring ideas to life in a way that people can wear and connect with — whether it's for branding, events, or personal expression.

Favorite Lunch Spot

Sitting in our garden with a bunch of people I like the most.

Shakil Howlader
Shakil Howlader
Production Artist & Designer
Background

Graphic designer through experience — started working on T-shirt graphics using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, then expanded into other avenues.

Why Tshirts?

I used to draw from a young age, so graphic design was a natural path. A T-shirt design is not just a picture — it's a means of expressing a person's personality and emotions. I love working on them for that reason.

Dream Destination

New York City. I'd love to sit at a restaurant next to Central Park — a place where you can enjoy nature and the city environment together.

Nazmul Rimon
Nazmul Rimon
Production Artist Lead
Background

Several years designing apparel graphics for gym, fitness, and e-commerce brands — with a heavy focus on CrossFit, strength training, and bodybuilding communities.

Education & Training

BS in Computer Science, then went deep on graphic design through real client work. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, typography, and apparel graphics — learned by doing.

Why Tshirts?

A good T-shirt is more than artwork — it's something people wear to the gym, something that actually motivates them. That's what makes it worthwhile.

Favorite Lunch Spot

I try different local spots, but North End Coffee Roasters is hard to beat.

How We Work

Values Designed to Benefit Your Organization

Our values guide how we make decisions, solve problems, serve customers, and improve the work behind every order.

S.O.L.I.D.

UNITEE is a solid choice for custom apparel because we make these five priorities part of the way we work on your behalf.

S

Strategic Decisions First

We begin with the goal, audience, budget, garment, timeline, and intended use before jumping into artwork or production.

O

Overdeliver on Your Behalf

We look for ways to make the process easier, catch problems early, improve the final product, and deliver more value than expected.

L

Learn From Every Win or Loss

Every project teaches us something. We study what worked, what did not, and how to make the next order clearer, faster, and stronger.

I

Improve Through Action

Progress comes from doing the work. We test ideas, improve our systems, solve real problems, and measure results instead of relying on talk alone.

D

Don’t Ever, Ever, Ever Quit

Difficult projects require patience and persistence. We stay engaged, communicate clearly, and keep working toward the best available solution.

More Than Words

A Business Built Around What We Believe

UNITEE is more than a way to pay the bills. It is a vehicle for sharing what we believe in, creating useful work, and building long-term relationships with organizations that value good design, dependable production, and honest communication.

We invest our time in customers and team members who share that vision. These values are not a slogan placed on a wall. They influence the choices we make and the standard we expect from ourselves.

UNITEE team member working inside the production facility
Building better apparel through hands-on work and shared standards.
UNITEE apparel production team at work
Every order is supported by people responsible for getting the details right.