Bart is an architect by education and profession. Prior to Goldspring Capital, Mr. Mills founded his own architectural firm working with national development clients. Feeling the desire for a more wholistic approach to brand and design, Mills left the traditional practice of architecture and went in-house for Hollywood Entertainment. There, he led design, architecture and construction at various times throughout the company’s growth. Eventually, along with Tracey Barker, oversaw all brand development and store design initiatives for a 2000 store roll-out. Excited to share their process and creative with other clients, Mills and Barker left Hollywood and founded Back Lot Productions. As Back Lot, they have created or refreshed national and international brands for multiple clients in the retail, food and hospitality segments. Mr. Mills holds a B.A. in Communications from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Utah.

Tracey is a graphic designer by education and profession. She spent the early part of her career in the in-house retail, ad agency, and retail design firm sides of the industry. She eventually joined Hollywood Entertainment as the creative director, on the marketing side. Leaving the traditional roll of graphic design and marketing art direction, she teamed up with Bart Mills to oversee all brand development and store design for a 2000 unit roll-out. As a design team, she and Mills left Hollywood and founded Back Lot Productions. As Back Lot, they have created or refreshed national and international brands for multiple clients in the retail, food and hospitality segments. Tracey holds a BFA in Communication Design from Rochester Institute of Technology.