Robert M. Humphreys

Robert M. Humphreys is a California native born in the San Fernando Valley to parents Col. Richard and Joanne Humphreys. His father was an Army heavy weapons officer in  WW2 and  worked for 50 years as the Senior Engineer for the City of Los Angeles. His mother, Joanne, was a Registered Nurse and a devoted wife and mother.

Robert is married to Michelle and together they have four children, Eric, Elizabeth, Luke, and William. He and Michelle enjoy sharing the world of art with their children and family. The creation of Malibu Mountain Gallery enables the family to maintain and nurture artistic expression for future generations.

After graduating from Van Nuys High School, Robert attended the University of Redlands where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Business. It was while attending the University of Redlands that Robert started his first business, Stonehenge Art Products. Since starting Stonehenge Art Products, Robert has gone on to start a number of other successful businesses including Malibu Mountain Gallery. Robert's entrepreneurial spirit and love for art are what powers his vision for what has been created as Malibu Mountain Gallery. He leads the family business as President as well as being in charge of acquisitions and research.

Michelle L. Humphreys

Michelle was born in Phoenix, Arizona, one of 4 children. She grew up in Southern California, living next door to her grandmother, who was responsible for her first interest in collecting dolls. Her collection of dolls today numbers more than 750.

Michelle is married to Robert Humphreys. They have 4 children. Michelle's early career was as a legal secretary and office manager. Later she enjoyed being a homemaker and hostess of many parties in their home.

As her love of art and antiques grew, so did her collection. Robert cautioned that she better think about selling some of her collections if she wished to keep purchasing. In 1998, Bob, Michelle and her brother, Rio, founded Malibu Mountain Gallery and joined the eBay craze. They have had fun collecting and selling ever since.

As other family members have shown an interest in the world of art and collecting, we have decided to build Malibu Mountain Gallery as a family business to be enjoyed and cherished for generations to come.

Rio deJarnett

Rio was born in Arizona and enjoyed spending time on his grandparents' ranch learning about farming and care of livestock.  As a young child his artistic abilities surfaced.  He began with drawing and calligraphy.  Later his talents included music, he played the String bass and tuba.  He participated in Honor Orchestra and Bands.

As a teenager, he served as an apprentice in a cultured marble shop, creating many unique designs, including furniture and jewelry.  Eventually he became a licensed general contractor and owned his own shop.  Rio has a daughter, Alexandria, a high school student.

His artistic talents today are expressed in the form of sculpture.  He works in many mediums, including wood, stone and metal.  The wood sculptures he creates with a chainsaw.  He divides his time between managing the family roadside gallery in Malibu and tending to the other family business, Malibu Mountain Apiaries, as a beekeeper, getting back to his roots in farming.

Ginger Lee

Ginger Lee is the mother of Kelly, Michelle and Rio. She has been involved with art all of her life. She was raised on a ranch in Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University, majoring in Education. Later she got her Master's Degree from Pepperdine University. She taught school for 32 years and always made art a part of the curriculum. She felt giving children the opportunity to develop artistically would be a lifelong benefit to them.

Her life has always included art activities with watercolor painting being a favorite. Since retiring in 2001, she has concentrated on fabric art. Family and friends are always happy to receive her works of art.

She loves being involved with Malibu Mountain Gallery. She says it gives her the opportunity to be with her family as well as involved with beautiful pieces of art every day.