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Justin Watkins
January 21, 2020
Justin Watkins A tireless connector of data and creative intuition. About Went from being a kid asked to draw stuff for small businesses and events to a CEO and Founder. 20+ Years of experience. Designer in a past life, designer of teams in this one. Keeps one foot in strategic planning, the other in creative execution. Concepting new ideas, exploring their every approach, and iterating until it's fully refined fuels him. Bigtime Basketball Dad. Will always find a way to use a sports analogy. Contact Justin Speaking Launching in an Attention-Starved World Launching a new initiative in a noisy world…
Jackie Romero
January 21, 2020
Jackie Romero Maestro of processes. About Keeps Native in tune and on time. Brings a strong history of project and account management to the table. Loves to flex her laser focus and attention to detail wherever she can. Stands by the three Ps in life: projects, processes and punctuality. Runs for fun when she’s not running things here. Slows down for time with her kids, reading, or trying out new restaurants around KC. https://youtu.be/qieYjm_eO9k
Matt Seeley
January 21, 2020
Matt Seeley Resident Data Devourer. About Go-to for all things SEO, analytics, and reporting. Loves digging into numbers to uncover opportunities and break through competitive barriers. Avid learner and harvester of the latest industry trends. Serves up strategy in office, and tennis balls on the court. Likes to recharge in nature or hitting the golf course. Moonlights as an #IGcatdad. Seriously, check out @percyatthetable. https://youtu.be/ggn59ej_-20
Shelby Mathews
January 21, 2020
Shelby Mathews Shaker of visions and director of art. About Responsible for the creative vision at Native. Collabs with fellow VPs to make sure the work is workin'. Pushes our partners to think big and execute even bigger. Thrives under pressure. Native’s branding projects are her diamonds. Major snack enthusiast. Just take a look in one of her numerous tote bags. Once taught painting to Buddhist nuns in one of the oldest cities in the world. Probably planning her next hike or travel itinerary as we speak. https://youtu.be/KAIN7zqZ8rQ
Lisa Anderson
January 21, 2020
Lisa Anderson Keeper of books. About Number cruncher and beloved icon*. Hunter and Gatherer of expense reports, scrutinizer of spending, and great friends with government tax department employees. Sees spreadsheets as a fun puzzle worth solving, not just a bunch of numbers like the rest of us. Likes to start her morning with a crisp Diet Pepsi. Spends time at the family farm. Is she doing the farming? That remains unclear. Enjoys working out, specifically walking and boxing. Even claims she could, “walk for hours.” *Status not dependent on her being the one who cuts paychecks, though it sure doesn’t…
Zach Loes
January 17, 2024
Zach Loes Builder of bridges. About Project management and client service whisperer. Huge supporter of challengers (no, not Dodge Challengers), and taking the road less traveled (he’s a Volkswagen guy). Zach knows a good thing when he sees it, and zeroes in on how to build upon it. Is well-versed in the worlds of retail, restaurant, FinTech, and education (among many others). Feels a strong affinity for brands that create a positive impact on people and our environment. Loves the simple comforts of life. You know, quality time with his partner and their dog Hank, the great outdoors, exploring new…
Jon McDonald
January 23, 2024
Jon McDonald Shaper of potential. About Relishes in the opportunity to help others see and grow into their potential. Order and standards really speak to this guy, and processes light his fire. Proud coach of life, business and youth soccer. Has found the crossover between board games and advertising, and loves them even more for it. Knows how to strike balance. Will go big, but also happily goes home to his wife and kids. May or may not be ambidextrous to a fault. Seriously, ask him about it.
Christian Johnston
January 21, 2020
Christian Johnston Communicator of ideas through visuals. About Christian communicates ideas through visuals at Native. Christian takes our clients’ marketing challenges and finds creative solutions. He especially enjoys conveying abstract emotions into tangible materials that communicate a vision. And he’s done just that for brands like Crossroads Hotel, Homefield and POLITICO. Outside of Native, Christian is always creating, whether it’s writing/playing music, illustrating, painting or experimenting with photography and animation. https://youtu.be/m-R1gYxCrEc Favorite Drink Black coffee Favorite Music I like a lot of stuff and my favs change frequently. Right now I'm really into a lot of the new R&B coming…
Chris Jardieu
January 21, 2020
Chris Jardieu Conceptualizes and strategizes. Has a way with words, too. About Chris has always been fascinated by the way people think (would you believe he was a psych minor in college?). Around here, Chris puts his psych skills to work as Creative Director, helping our clients solve business challenges with creative, critical thinking. Working on projects ranging from brand architecture and message hierarchy all the way to print copy, Chris is an expert at adapting his creative approach to match the voice and brand for each of our clients. Chris’ career began as a writer for Hershey’s and all…
Taylor Doane
June 8, 2020
Taylor Doane Creative conduit and passionate people person. About It’s easy to say you like working with others but Taylor really means it. Really. The ability to work with clients and across teams at Native is her favorite part of the job. It all comes from a passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their presence online through strong, collaborative partnerships. Which makes her the perfect fit to oversee the strategic direction for Native’s SEO, Content, Website and Email offerings. Along with being fluent in the language of data, Taylor has a natural ability for capturing a company’s story…
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