Ask the Expert

Maude Furtado, Fireworks Expert

Maude Furtado from “Pyros” stars in the Weather Channel reality series. She is the general manager at Montreal’s Groupe Fiatlux-Ampleman (GFA), one of Canada’s most sought-after pyro companies. Daughter of a Canadian pyrotechnic pioneer, Maude Furtado was born into gunpowder and grew up as a “mortar-monkey” working behind the scenes at her father’s biggest shows. Since finding her career home with GFA, Maude has focused on building the company’s reputation on the world stage.

Kelly Guille, Fireworks Expert

Kelly Guille has been working in the Fireworks industry since 1993; ten years after his start in the business he bought all shares of Archangel Fireworks and became the sole owner. Kelly has led Archangel Fireworks Inc. to numerous Canadian and International wins, taking home top honors from various prestigious fireworks competitions. His expertise has also awarded him the chance to represent other major fireworks companies at shows and competitions around the world!