What does a culture committed to advocacy look like?
Insatiably curious.
Resiliently optimistic.
Ready to roll.
We are a growing, ever-evolving team of passionate, creative professionals committed to crafting ideas that resonate with our audience, drive growth for our clients, and inspire advocacy for the brands we serve.
Leadership team
Roger Beasley
President, Partner
30+ years of agency leadership and developing strong, lasting relationships with his clients by demonstrating a deep understanding of their business. Past clients include Michelin, Verizon Wireless, Sears Auto Centers, ScanSource, and Wachovia.
Zac Painter
Chief Growth Officer, Partner
20+ years of experience on both agency and client sides, working with some of America’s most recognized brands like Verizon, Sears Automotive Center, BASF, Denny’s, and Dunkin’ to innovate, grow, and achieve their business goals.
Kirby Carol
Chief Strategy Officer
Kirby Carol is a brand and business strategist with 15+ years of experience across agency and client-side roles. She’s partnered with global and growth-stage companies to bring clarity, uncover insights, and shape strategies that drive real impact.
Stephen Childress
Creative Director
15+ years of creative leadership experience working with brands like Verizon, GE, Michelin, Fifth Third Bank, KFC, Wyndham, LG, Amazon, and Denny’s. Stephen’s work has received international recognition numerous times in The One Show, Communication Arts, National Addys, Webbys, and more.
Rick Bryson
Creative Director
15+ years of creative leadership experience working with brands such as AT&T, Chick-fil-A, Denny’s, LG, Mercedes-Benz, and Lenovo. Rick’s work has been honored with accolades from some of the top international award shows in the advertising industry.
Mirko Greenwood
Creative Director
15+ years of experience leading creative at well-known agencies such as Oliver, Proximity/BBDO, and INNOCEAN Worldwide. Greenwood’s past clients include brand giants Coca-Cola, 7-Eleven, Nestle, Daimler Chrysler, UNILEVER, and Kia.
Mathew Hamilton
Group Strategy Director
Mathew Hamilton is a multidisciplinary strategist with 20+ years of experience driving digital transformation and growth for global brands. He's guided organizations from startups to Fortune 500s through complex market challenges, delivering award-winning campaigns and measurable business impact across diverse industries.
Claire Johnson
Account Director
Claire has worked on both agency and client sides, helping global brands including Lenovo, Burn Boot Camp, UBS, O’Charley’s, 99 Restaurants, Sherwin-Williams, GE, Moen, and Huber Engineered Woods translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable marketing solutions that drive measurable impact.
Shields Thompson
Account Director
10+ years of experience on both agency and client sides, working with global brands like Netflix, Corteva Agrisciences, James Hardie, Lenovo and TenCate Grass, as a trusted advisor to find white space that brands can leverage to drive business impact.
