Erin Blank has been performing since 1979, when she made her first costume out of an old shag rug that once lined her bedroom floor. Through trial and error, as well as meeting literally thousands of mascots and costume makers, Erin has developed light-weight, washable, charismatic and affordable costumes for her clients. In addition, her professional experience - from minor league baseball, hockey and soccer to the NHL, MLB and World Cup - is a plethora of information and insight into the fuzzy, fun world of mascots. She is a regular contributor to Universal Cheerleaders Association's Varsity.com site, and her expertise was called upon by both UCA and NCA when re-designing their mascot training handbooks. Erin has also been featured in newspapers across the country, including ESPN the Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Orlando Sentinel, Minneapolis Star, and San Francisco Chronicle. NBC's John Walsh Show offered Erin's exploits as a "Dream Job for Women", and the motion picture documentary, "Behind the Mascot" followed Erin's final professional season as a mascot.  The Detroit News named Erin as the Best Mascot in Michigan each year of her career as the Tigers mascot PAWS, and AskMen.com tagged her as one of the top ten best mascots in baseball.  In the year 2000, Kutztown University recognized Erin as one of the 100 most influential alumni in the past century. (Erin's Resume)
Matthew Blank has been dragged half-way across the country and back following his wife's quest to be the best mascot she can be.  A child psychologist by trade, Matthew has a keen eye for evaluating how crowds respond to mascots.  And after 16 years of being Erin's "biggest fan and worst critic", Matthew's outside approach to evaluation offers a fresh perspective on performance. Matthew and Erin are avid fans of sports, having visited more than 50 venues in the United States and Canada.  Matthew never shied away from a road trip, all star game, or a new brand of hot dog.  Because of this he's been exposed to plenty of mascots from high school through the major leagues. When Erin was carrying their child Matthew even stepped into costume to get a feel for what she went through.  "How addicting", was his initial response (commenting on the overpouring of affection the kids gave to him).  "I think I created a monster" was Erin's reply.
Tim Beckwith is our Marketing Manager, Boomer wrangler, outreach coordinator, and all-around cool guy.  Tim hails from Bridgewater College, where Ernie Eagle put his mark on the "Water Sprinkler" dance.  Tim was also instrumental in keeping Cylo, of the Lancaster Barnstormers, looking good, smelling clean, and meeting his adoring fans throughout the 2006 season. Tim has no idea what he's in for.   And we're not telling.

What?
Keystone Mascots provides more than a costume, it provides assistance and services to help you make your mascot a marketing tool.... at an affordable price.

Where?
Keystone Mascots is located right in the heart of Amish Country- Lancaster, Pa. This offers strategic access to the Eastern Seaboard and all the resources available in those cities.

When?
Keystone Mascots evolved from "CharisMascots" back in 1993. However, Erin's first costume commission came in 1987, while she was in college.

Why?
Erin's passion for developing mascot programs evolved for a few different reasons. When she started there was little structure to what she could or couldn't do. Her high school mascot was a Comet, which had to be custom-designed.

Because of the vaccuum of formal training and advice available Erin started MascotNet in 1996 - a purely non-commercial site for performers and advisors!

How?
...with HONESTY.  Truth comes rare these days.  We'll do our best to give you the most accurate assessment of your mascot program's situation and offer the best solutions.
...with INTEGRITY.  This business was built on the blessings that come from Jesus Christ.  We intend to uphold his values to the best of our abilities.
...with LIFE.  Can you name anything more devastating than putting labor over family?  Life wasn't designed to sacrifice time with those we love to maintain a career.  Keystone Mascots honors life by working hard on work days, and giving time off for our team to meet the needs of our families.   (So if you don't hear from us some time during the week we could be playing ball somewhere!)