Gene Slevinski

Senior Civil Engineer / Project Mgr. at Consulting Engineering. I’ve know Gene for many years. He was there when Burgh Man began. He is a sports enthusiast, an educator, an organizer and an all around great guy. Gene has been involved in numerous organizations that make Pittsburgh a greater place. Gene is not only a Super Hero, I am proud to call him my friend !!!

Dan Handley, Ph.D.

Dan Handley, PhD is a scientist, writer, and filmmaker, with a B.A in biophysics from Johns Hopkins, M.S. in logic and computation from Carnegie Mellon, and Ph.D. in human genetics from University of Pittsburgh. He currently serves as Scientific Director for Vx Ventures, LLC.

Lady Burgh

Lady Burgh is Burgh Man’s partner. Together they bring positive messages to the world. Everyone is a Hero! Some people just have not discovered it yet.

A HERO is someone who brings out the best in others ~~~ Lady Burgh

Jonathan Growall

Jonathan Growall has been a Pittsburgh real estate investor and cheerleader since before it was cool. He started way back in 2002 investing in our city neighborhoods.  In his spare time Jonathan is a South Side resident who helps to promote all that is wonderful about Pittsburgh’s underdog neighborhood. Jonathan is a true Pittsburgh Super Hero ~~ Burgh Man

South Side Chamber

The South Side Chamber of Commerce is a community based organization representing the diverse interests of interconnected businesses, residents and other stakeholders in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh.  We are Pittsburgh’s working class yet world class neighborhood! Visit: SouthSideChamber.org

Loran Skinkis

Loran helped bring Burgh Man to life back in 2001.  He created and continues to create all Burgh Man Comic Books, T-Shirts, Candy Bars, Super Water and various other graphics. Loran is an amazing graphic artist.  He is also a loyal and trusted friend !!!

Steve Tolin

Tolin FX is owned and operated by Steve Tolin. Some of Tolin’s most notable film credits include work on Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, Jack Reacher, Warrior, and Adventureland. Tolin recently produced a feature film It Came from Yesterday, for which he and his team created the creature effects and Production Design. Steve’s genius created The Burgh Man website, mask and other props. Check him out at TolinFX.com

Samuel Pierpont Langley

In 1867, he became the director of the Allegheny Observatory. Among his many accomplishments Samuel Pierpont Langley pioneered solar energy research and astrophysics, performed the first true scientific studies of the principles of flight, and flew the first documented mechanized flying machine.

John Brashear

Brashear was born in Brownsville, PA., a town 35 miles south of Pittsburgh. With the help of wealthy philanthropists such as William Thaw, Andrew Carnegie and George Westinghouse, John and Phoebe Brashear labored many years and endured devastating setbacks, to ultimately create the world-famous scientific instruments that revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

Mary Elizabeth Warga

Mary E. Warga, 1904-1991 [Physicist], Was the founder of the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. Her research involved ultraviolet, visible and infrared optical emission spectroscopy; optical absorption; and upper atmosphere spectroscopy. Professor Warga paved the way for future female scientists.

Jolly Holly

Jolly Holly is a Balloon Artist/Twisting/Clown. After graduating college I began working with children with special needs. My best friend and I decided to learn some simple balloon animals to add some fun for the kids. Then I just didn’t stop! Currently I am obtaining my PhD in special education. Visit Jolly Holly at JollyHollyBalloonArt.com

Baby Burgh

Hi, I’m Baby Burgh. I was born to help to create a fun, healthy and intelligent world for young people. My message is for kids to stay in school and that being smart is cool. Dreamers shoot for the moon and if they miss, they still end up among the stars !!!

Andrew McCutchen

Andrew Stefan McCutchen (born October 10, 1986), nicknamed “Cutch”, is an American baseball center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Andrew is not only a class act, but he has style. Andrew is what legends are made of on and off the field. He is the 2013 NL MVP.

Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1954 and rose to become the greatest baseball player of his time.  In his 18-year career, he received every possible award given in Major League Baseball. Visit ClementeMuseum.com

Punxsy Phil

Punxsutawney Phil Sowerby is a groundhog resident of Punxsutawney, PA. On February 2 (Groundhog Day), the town celebrates the beloved groundhog with a festive atmosphere of music and food.  According to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil does not see his shadow, he has predicted an “early spring.”

Gus Greenlee

Gus Greenlee, famed owner of the Pittsburgh Crawfords, came from a family that valued education. His three brothers earned medical or law degrees. He was also a businessman and sportsman who founded the Crawford Grill Jazz clubs in Pittsburgh. What an amazing man !!!

Rocky

He’s no dummy! Rocky is another one of Burgh Man’s faithful sidekicks. When the going gets rough for Burgh Man, he can always turn to Rocky.  Along with Lady Burgh, Rocky manages Burgh Man’s Secret Headquarters.  They also manage “TOM” the super computer.

Chase'n Wraps

Charles Chase of Chase’n Wraps created the graphics for the BurghMobile.  This guy is amazing if you want awesome !!!

Wright's Gym

The Pittsburgh Duck

The Duck takes over the 3 Rivers. People must have thought I was “Daffy” or some kind of a “Quack” when I told them there was a 40 foot rubber duck on our rivers. Pittsburgh is truly a fun town !!!

Neville Roller Drome

The Neville Roller Drome is a fantastic place for family oriented fun. Around since 1948 the Drome has been a great place for having a blast and getting some exercise!

Pittsburgh Derby Brats

These girls can skate! The Pittsburgh Derby Brats are fast and furious skaters bringing a whole new meaning to building self confidence and positive group activities!

Steel City Roller Derby

Pittsburgh’s only all-female roller derby league, comprised of strong and independent women from the nation’s home of superb sports teams.

Charles "Teenie" Harris

An accomplished African American photographer Harris photographed the events and daily life of African Americans for the Pittsburgh Courier, one of the nation’s most influential Black newspapers.

Henry J. Heinz

He provided his employees with free medical care, recreation facilities such as gyms, swimming pools, and gardens; and educational opportunities such as libraries, free concerts, and lectures. Heinz created one of the most recognizable brands in the  world.

Andrew W. Mellon

Andrew William Mellon was an American banker, businessman, industrialist, philanthropist, art collector, and Secretary of the Treasury from March 4, 1921 to February 12, 1932. Andrew Mellon was indeed one of a kind and one of Pittsburgh’s greatest citizens.

Freddie H. Fu

A pioneer and authority in sports medicine and recognized as a preeminent leader in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine across the globe.

August Wilson

A Pittsburgh playwright whose work included a series of ten plays, The Pittsburgh Cycle, for which he received two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.

George Benson

There are legends in the world of music… and then there are icons. Mr. Benson redefined the world of jazz by garnering the first platinum jazz album.

You!

You are Burgh Man’s number one sidekick. You’re the reason Burgh Man does what he does. What he gets up in the morning for!

Who Else?

Burgh Man wants to partner with all of the great people of Pittsburgh. Do you know someone who should be on this list and isn’t? Contact Burgh Man 412-628-4766 burghman@burghman.com