TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK (& WE DREAM BIG)
With the perfect combination of creatives and analytical thinkers, we’ve cultivated a team of marketing experts driven by growth.
Meet The Ampersand Team
Individual talents. Incredible team. It’s not just one of our core values, it’s a guiding philosophy. Each member of our team has been handpicked for their own brand of genius, and we value everything they bring to the table. Meet the faces of Ampersand.
Alyssa Van Altena
Account Strategist
Alyss-ta To-Do’s.
Deadline crusher. Collaborator. Product improver. Professional kayaker.
Deadline crusher. Collaborator. Product improver. Professional kayaker.
James Biedenbender
Account Manager
Culture Setter.
Motivated thinker. Thoughtful listener. Growth seeker. Coffee shop regular. Thrift curator.
Motivated thinker. Thoughtful listener. Growth seeker. Coffee shop regular. Thrift curator.
Brad Dezek
Account Strategist
The Keynote Speaker.
Conversationalist. Listener. Traveler. Office philosopher. Playlist-builder.
Conversationalist. Listener. Traveler. Office philosopher. Playlist-builder.
Brock Diedrick
Director of Client Services
SUPER B.A.D.
Marketing communicator. Client manager. Strategy developer. Public & media relator. Office pool administrator.
Marketing communicator. Client manager. Strategy developer. Public & media relator. Office pool administrator.
Weston Harris
Marketing Intern
Wild Wild Weston.
Detail-driven. Sharp editor. Initiative taker. Efficiency builder. Volleyball player.
Detail-driven. Sharp editor. Initiative taker. Efficiency builder. Volleyball player.
Anna Hawkinson
Creative Director
Creative Suitey.
Illustrator. Idea generator. Detail focuser. Clear communicator. Enthusiasm haver. Strategic thinker. Gardener.
Illustrator. Idea generator. Detail focuser. Clear communicator. Enthusiasm haver. Strategic thinker. Gardener.
Nicole Kausalik
Digital Strategist
Routine Machine.
Digital marketer. Efficiency seeker. Social strategizer. Troubleshooter. Results optimizer. Thought provoker.
Digital marketer. Efficiency seeker. Social strategizer. Troubleshooter. Results optimizer. Thought provoker.
Annika Kosiarek
Account Manager
The Account Ace.
Multitasking pro. Chaos coordinator. Iced coffee loyalist. Concert chaser. Minnesota nice.
Multitasking pro. Chaos coordinator. Iced coffee loyalist. Concert chaser. Minnesota nice.
Sydney Manning
Digital Coordinator
Manning the Digital Details.
Team-first thinker. Task finisher. Goal chaser. Bookworm. Closet curator.
Team-first thinker. Task finisher. Goal chaser. Bookworm. Closet curator.
Sammie May
Art Director
SAM-Serif.
Picture taker. Brand developer. Creative thinker. Typography selector. Logo creator. Confidence booster.
Picture taker. Brand developer. Creative thinker. Typography selector. Logo creator. Confidence booster.
Alo Mora-Munoz
Account Manager
The Editorial Eye.
Strategic storyteller. Client connector. Print enthusiast. Playlist architect. Yoga regular.
Strategic storyteller. Client connector. Print enthusiast. Playlist architect. Yoga regular.
Heather Noel, MBA
Owner & CEO
Miss Direction.
Strategic thinker. Big picture seer. Public speaker. Business developer. Coffee drinker.
Strategic thinker. Big picture seer. Public speaker. Business developer. Coffee drinker.
Brian Odeja
President & Partner
Offensive Coordinator.
Sales management trainer. CRM & sales process developer. Critical thinker. Comic reliever.
Sales management trainer. CRM & sales process developer. Critical thinker. Comic reliever.
Jen Schneider
Office Manager
Jenerator.
Policy constructor. Organizer. Snack stocker. Detail director. HR facilitator. Bingo Player.
Policy constructor. Organizer. Snack stocker. Detail director. HR facilitator. Bingo Player.
Tyler Walls
Interactive Designer
Graphic Grappler.
Print spec curator. Video animator. Brand builder. Illustrator. Idea innovator. Longboarder. Beekeeper.
Print spec curator. Video animator. Brand builder. Illustrator. Idea innovator. Longboarder. Beekeeper.
Brandon Frederickson
Graphic Design Partner
B The Brand Builder.
Design Dude. Logo Legend. Up-north regular. Golf guru. Toddler wrangler.
Design Dude. Logo Legend. Up-north regular. Golf guru. Toddler wrangler.
Zack Gross
Copywriting Partner
Word Nerd.
Language lover. Draft punk. Task juggler. Cat dad. Music maker. Pen to pad, a story shaper.
Language lover. Draft punk. Task juggler. Cat dad. Music maker. Pen to pad, a story shaper.
Katie Putnam
Copywriting Partner
Copy Crusher.
Sunshine chaser. Fun maker. Wannabe fitness fanatic. Clear communicator. Storyteller. Wine aficionado. Beach goer. Snack dealer.
Sunshine chaser. Fun maker. Wannabe fitness fanatic. Clear communicator. Storyteller. Wine aficionado. Beach goer. Snack dealer.
Josh Speakman
Web Development Partner
Tech Trailblazer.
Agile developer. Seamless solver. Digital sage. Site improver. Process optimizer.
Agile developer. Seamless solver. Digital sage. Site improver. Process optimizer.
Jaylan Wienckowski
Web Development Partner
Digital Dynamo.
Results-driver. Problem-solver. Innovator. Coffee lover. User-centric. Musician.
Results-driver. Problem-solver. Innovator. Coffee lover. User-centric. Musician.
YOU!
Your Job Here?
Picture yourself among a talented team of creatives and analytical thinkers & join the Ampersand Team.
“What a dynamic group of creative professionals! The fresh and original campaign they developed for our non-profit organizations went well above and beyond our expectations and that of our board of directors. They have provided guidance and personal attention every step of the way.”
– Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
– Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
