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Our Team

Our team of talented storytellers make brands come to life through a variety of mediums. With a decade under our belts, our team has extensive relationships with media outlets across the nation. Whether a hyperlocal, timely campaign to drive traffic or an amplified, targeted, national awareness campaign, we can run it soup to nuts.

All of this fits seamlessly into a grander strategy of integrated communication—the strongest way of building a brand—from social media and influencer marketing to earned third-party endorsements and purchased media. Ultimately, we believe in relationships and results. In other words, we have fun doing work that matters with you, and we’re really good at it.

Meet Our Team

Andy Thoms

Co-Founder + CEO
Athens, GA

Meet Andy:

A gifted networker and entrepreneur, Andy brings strategic leadership and business development to the team at See.Spark.Go. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to establish several of his own businesses and assist in several startup nonprofits, laying the groundwork for organizational growth. Andy’s passion in life is seeing others reach their God-given potential. Andy started See.Spark.Go with his wife Brittany in July 2007. You can regularly find him in Athens coaching sports with their two sons, Carson and Callan.

Fun Facts About Andy: 

  • I totally nerd-out over: UGA Football!
  • Walk-Up Song: Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
  • Best advice I’ve ever received: Fear is normal, success is an option, courage is developed, trust is earned.
  • Favorite words in the English language: Fired up!
  • On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging out with my awesome family at the lake or any ballpark–we’ve seen a lot!
  • Why SSG? It’s a calling!

Brittany Thoms

Co-Founder + President
Athens, GA

See.Spark.Go co-founder, president and publicity maven, Brittany began her career in fast-paced agencies promoting national accounts through entertainment and sports-related events. With a desire to return to the city that captured their hearts— Athens, Georgia—Brittany and her husband Andy founded See.Spark.Go in 2007. Her strategic thinking and creative enthusiasm influence all of See.Spark.Go’s clients. She enjoys advising nonprofits, leading client strategy meetings, internal “spark” sessions and watching her two boys, Carson and Callan, play all.the.sports.

I totally nerd-out over: All things PR, business, interior design, fitness & parenting!

Walk-Up Song: GLAMOROUS by Fergie

I’m an expert at: Ideating! (Is that even a thing?)

Enneagram Number: 7 – The Enthusiast

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging with friends and family, at a baseball field or an antique market

Why SSG? Because we tell the best stories alongside the best people!<br>

Jennifer Mbala-Nkanga

Executive Vice President, Content & Creative
Atlanta, GA

Jennifer brought seven years of journalism, media, travel and events experience to her role at See.Spark.Go in 2014. With a deep understanding of content and a natural editor, she elevates overall strategy while leading SSG’s Content and Creative divisions and training the team to have a holistic view of client service. She emphasizes high accountability and high-growth mindsets while training our team to have a more holistic view of our services and connection to a client’s business objectives. She is on the board of Refuge Coffee Co., enjoys coaching soccer, playing with their rescue pup, Turner, and gathering friends in her Atlanta home with her husband Daniel and son Caleb.  Jennifer Mbala-Nkanga has been at See.Spark.Go since January 2014

What I’m binge-watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

I’m an expert at: The correct use of that and which.

If I were a social media platform, I’d be: YouTube – You might laugh, you might cry, you might learn something new, but no matter what, you’ll want to watch it again with a friend.

Best advice I’ve ever received: Choose joy.

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Playing soccer, supporting endeavors in Clarkston, Ga., playing with my rescue pup Turner and gathering friends at my house.

Why SSG? All heart — we do excellent work, build authentic relationships and are passionate about sparking new ideas that show how much we care.

Josh Deyton

Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy
Atlanta, GA

Josh brings 17 years of marketing experience to the See.Spark.Go team. A two-time client and long-time friend of the organization Josh loves telling great stories and helping people achieve their goals and objectives. His experience creating marketing strategy with global and national brands such as Marriott and the Atlanta Braves combined with nearly 7 years of non-profit leadership will be leveraged to expand See.Spark.Go’s service offering to include PPC, SEM, Paid Social Media, Systems Architecture, and Strategic Campaign Development.

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: An astronaut

Favorite word in the english language: Generosity

I totally nerd-out over: Data for our clients…and Star Wars.

Best advice I’ve ever received: Proverbs 3:5-6

If I were a social media platform, I’d be: AOL Instant Messenger.

Why SSG? Who wouldn’t want to work for the best company on the planet?!

Jennifer Scholle

Director of Content Strategy
Nashville, TN

As Director of Accounts, Jennifer brings two decades of PR, content marketing and experiential marketing experience to inform and shape communications strategy for our clients. Having worked across a full spectrum of brands — from B2B automotive to large regional and global non-profits to B2C service products — Jennifer loves to tell stories that compel people to take action. When she’s not pouring her heart into the teammates and clients she loves to serve, you’ll find her volunteering in kids ministry, exploring the communities in greater Nashville, attending sporting events and loving on her amazing family.

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Motown, the Battle of Gettysburg and seeking out the best GF baked goods!

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be:  A sports reporter or a travel agent — I sure saw suitcases in my future!

Walk-Up Song: “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d start a foundation and get to helping people!

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging with my amazing husband Brad, serving the community and watching sports — because there is no off-season for Team Scholle!

Why SSG? I’ve been around long enough to know that when you get to experience excellence, intention, incredible people and passion in one place…you’ve struck GOLD!

Natalie Matthews

Director of PR
Oxford, MS

A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Natalie’s experience in public relations spans over a decade and all sectors, from restaurants and lifestyle brands to non-profits, sports and everything in between. She joined the See.Spark.Go team in 2018 as a PR specialist and now serves as director of public relations, driving client success by elevating earned media strategy and leading teams with energy and impact. Natalie lives in Oxford, Miss. with her husband Jim and two sons, Hampton and Miller.

Walk-Up Song: The Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News

Best advice I’ve ever received: The grass is greener where you water it.

What I’m binge-watching: Barefoot Contessa — I’m trying to master a few signature dishes and desserts, plus Ina Garten is queen.

I’m an expert at: Spelling and all things Ole Miss

Why SSG? Have you met my coworkers?

Janay Boyer

Director of Client Services, Faith & Nonprofits
Atlanta, GA

Janay serves See.Spark.Go as an account team director, overseeing strategy for some of our most impactful non-profit and faith-based accounts. She has spent more than a decade honing her marketing and storytelling skills working within homeless service charities and now in a client service capacity with ministries across North America. In addition to content development, she brings specialized skills in direct response, fundraising strategy and non-profit organization management. She loves volunteering at church and with Atlanta’s homeless community—and relishes her most important role as Aunt Nay. When she’s not thinking about campaign development and brand building, you can find her hosting friends in her house and perfecting recipes on Instagram.

I totally nerd-out over: True crime, politics, history and Hallmark movies

I’m an expert at: Storytelling — in my work AND in my life. Everything life throws at us, good or bad, that has the potential to make a great story.

Diet Coke or LaCroix: Diet Coke in the styrofoam cup from Chick-fil-A

Enneagram number: 7w8 (enthusiastic and opinionated!)

Why SSG? Because I get to help the very best people tell the very best stories!

Robyn Carter

Director of Digital Strategy
Atlanta, GA

Robyn Carter is an Alpharettian leading digital marketing strategy for our clients as our Director of Digital Strategy. An Auburn grad with 10+ years of advertising agency experience, Robyn has been serving our digital clients since 2017. Before joining us, she kicked off her career at GS&F serving several national entertainment, b2b and b2c accounts with paid, owned and earned media strategy. She leads digital marketing strategy and execution for our clients across paid social media advertising, Google Ads, programmatic advertising, Spotify advertising and emerging ad platforms. Outside of work, you can find Robyn eating at Superica with her husband Brandon and leading communications for a non-profit in honor of her late cousin called The Rachel Gamble Memorial Fund.

Walk-Up Song: Rockin’ Robin. My dad and I even did a choreographed dance to it at my wedding!

I’m an expert at: Meeting your audience where they’re at.

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I would move to Hawaii and invest in a lot of sunscreen.

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Going on walks with friends.

Why SSG? The people.

Amy Borders

Accounting Manager
Athens, GA

Amy rejoined the workforce as a part of the See.Spark.Go team in 2016 after an extended time away from work to be at home with her two young children. As a graduate of the University of Georgia’s J.M. Tull School of Accounting with her MAcc and a licensed CPA, she brings a great deal of financial knowhow to the team. She loves helping SSG stay on track in reaching its goals and adds structure to the business and organization as a whole. In her downtime you can find her reading, puzzling or working on her new sport of choice, golf.

Enneagram Number: 1 – The Perfectionist/The Reformer

Favorite word in the english language: Wonder

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d purchase and renovate the Seahorse Inn on Flagler Ave in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Best advice I’ve ever received: “This too shall pass” from my mom. It’s always true.

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Having an extended coffee and chat time with my hubby, Brian.

Why SSG? I asked. God answered.

Devon Radford

Executive Assistant + Office Manager
Athens, GA

Meet Devon: 

Devon came to See.Spark.Go after 11 years in campus ministry, where she managed the creative division of a college internship program. Devon loves to draw beauty out of chaos. Most often this looks like developing structures and systems to drive efficiency, or managing teams of young creatives, but on the weekends it often turns into organizing messy spaces. Devon believes that creating order paves the way for peace, and it’s her favorite way to serve people. Devon’s role at See.Spark.Go is to keep the office vibes high and to keep the Thoms’ stress levels low. On the weekends you can find her playing in the backyard with her husband and their 2 kids (Wells & Mason), … and if it’s a very good weekend, they’ll all be covered in dirt from gardening. 

Fun Facts about Devon:

  • What’s your enneagram number? 1 – The Perfectionist
  • I’m an expert at… Organizing messy spaces
  • The best advice I’ve ever received… A good leader is not known for their ability to avoid unfortunate outcomes, but rather by their response when those things inevitably happen. 
  • On any given weekend, you’ll find me… Dreaming up some DIY house project and driving to Lowe’s to try to make it happen.
  • Why SSG? The people, the culture, the vision, the impact.

Avery Carson

Manager, Content
Athens, GA

Avery came to See.Spark.Go in 2019 with a background in strategic communications and campaigns. As an Athens native with a passion for taking a people-centered approach to communications and design, Avery thrives within our owned media service offering. When she’s not writing innovative social strategies for clients, you can find her sipping local coffee and re-reading her favorite books.

Enneagram Number: The Caring, Interpersonal Type 2

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be:  An author. I guess the love for telling incredible stories has always been in my DNA.

I’m an expert at: Creating beautiful Instagram stories + taking over the AUX cord.

Best advice I’ve ever received: Don’t adapt to the energy in the room, influence the energy in the room.

What I’m binge-watching: I’ll be re-watching New Girl for the rest of my life + giggling the entire time.

Why SSG? A group full of people who value creativity, relationships + celebrating BIG?! I’m in!

Kaci Pollack

Manager, PR
Atlanta, GA

Kaci has been a part of team SSG since 2018, when she graduated from the SSG intern program and the University of Georgia’s Grady College with a degree in public relations and a minor in spanish. Her niche is traditional public relations, which allows her to champion the best clients in the world by sharing their stories with the media. In her role, Kaci also supports Team Thoms, works on internal SSG initiatives and leads the intern and apprentice programs at SSG. She is a big believer in the idea that enthusiasm always, always wins, and she can often be found laughing loudly with a coffee or Diet Coke in hand.

Enneagram Number: I’m the very textbook definition of a 2 – The Helper.

Favorite Word in the English Language: Celebrate!

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d buy front row tickets to the next Jonas Brothers concert, then jump on a plane with my people to travel the world. I’d come back home and buy a beach house, which I would never leave. Oh, and I’d pay off my student loans.

I’m an expert at: Being a professional hype girl for my people.
On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Laughing really loudly, drinking coffee, cheering on the Dawgs, going to the movies and spending time with my people

What I’m listening to: The Toast podcast for my daily pop-culture fix!

Why SSG? Because this is a place where people matter, stories are celebrated, enthusiasm and joy are contagious and Jesus is present. There’s no place I’d rather be, and no people I’d rather work alongside.

Cassidy Thomas

Manager, Digital
Atlanta, GA

With a degree in Advertising, Cassidy is well-equipped to deliver exceptional results in the digital marketing world. Her expertise in leveraging the latest marketing tools and trends is coupled with an unwavering commitment to creativity and innovation. Cassidy is dedicated to designing, implementing, and managing cutting-edge online marketing campaigns that deliver exceptional results for her clients. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence, Cassidy is always on the lookout for new opportunities to enhance campaign media performance. She takes pride in providing her clients with a strategic digital blueprint that drives their digital narratives and propels their businesses forward.

When she’s not working, Cassidy loves to explore all that Atlanta has to offer. You can find her trying out new places, restaurants, and local coffee shops on the weekends. With a thirst for adventure and a love for learning, Cassidy is always looking for new experiences and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

What I’m Binge-Watching: New Girl…for the 5th time.

I’m an expert at:  Making spreadsheets for just about anything!

Favorite word in the English language: Grace

If I were a social media platform I’d be: Pinterest! Organized chaos that’s full of fun ideas.

Why SSG? SSG has the absolute best people, clients and culture that can’t be beat!

Dave Burns

Account Manager
Nashville, TN

As an Account Manager, Dave serves his clients and rallies his teammates using a combination of attention to detail and a genuine love for people. Before joining Team SSG in 2021, he managed behind-the-scenes event logistics for musical artists across the country. Now as an account lead of six franchising clients, he keeps an eye on the bigger strategy and wears any hat necessary to turn everyday tasks into future case studies! On the weekends, you’ll find him writing and recording songs, walking his dog around Nashville and watching football with his wife Maggie.

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: An entertainer

What I’m binge-watching: Ted Lasso

Best advice I’ve ever received: Only you know what’s on your heart

I’m an expert at: Being a human jukebox

Walk-Up Song: Uptown Funk

Why SSG? I love how our team values one another and our clients!

Suzanne Rutledge

Senior PR Strategist
Athens, GA

Suzanne Rutledge brings more than 25 years of corporate and agency public relations experience to See.Spark.Go. Earning her PR chops at world-renowned brands including Coca-Cola and Jackson Spalding, her expertise in media relations strategy quickly elevates brand reputations at a national scale. When she isn’t landing hits in Forbes, she is traveling abroad with her husband and teenage son whenever they get the chance.

I totally nerd out over: Traveling to places that are totally out of my comfort zone

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: a TV anchorwoman

Diet Coke of LaCroix? Why do you even ask? Team Diet Coke forever!

If I won the lottery tomorrow: We’d be on the next flight to travel around the world (again).

Best advice I’ve ever received: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.

I’m an expert in: Getting stuff done.

Why SSG? Because relationships matter as much as results

Jenn Sapp

Senior Content Strategist
Athens, GA

Though a big city girl at heart, Jennifer is thrilled to call Athens home. She’s a wife and a mom of three great kiddos. A graduate of the University of Georgia with 15 years of marketing and sales experience, she enjoys working in the field because it allows her to make meaningful connections and help businesses tell their stories. She loves baking pound cakes, traveling to historical places, trying new local restaurants with her husband, cheering for her boys at the ballfield, playing dress-up with her daughter, and volunteering with various local organizations.

Enneagram Number: 6

Favorite Word in the English Language: A French minor, my favorite word is actually French, because it’s so much fun to say! It’s “malhereusement,” which, unfortunately, means “unfortunately!”

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d scoop up my loved ones, travel the world, and eat all of the good food I can find!

I’m an expert at: Planning unforgettable Walt Disney World Resort vacations

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: On the soccer field cheering for my boys

What I’m binge-watching:  Anything British – GBBO, Derry Girls, Clarkson’s Farm

Why SSG? I’m passionate about helping businesses identify and share what makes them great. An entrepreneur myself, I can speak to the challenges and the joys of business ownership. My aim is to help lift burdens from my clients’ shoulders, so that their marketing efforts are seamless and efficient. The amazingly talented team at SSG is the very best at giving clients peace of mind, so clients can rest assured that their brand is in good hands.

Jackson Beetler

Senior Email Strategist // Atlanta, GA



Meet Jackson:

As See.Spark.Go’s Senior Email Strategist, Jackson helps clients craft compelling emails, build effective campaigns, and take customers on a journey.

He joined See.Spark.Go in 2024 where his passion for helping develop strong brands and tell their stories fits right in. Jackson previously spent a decade doing all things marketing at a non-profit. Originally from Marietta, GA, he graduated from the University of Georgia and now lives in Atlanta.

When not immersed in all things email at SSG, you’ll probably find him watching a movie, cooking a meal, or enjoying time with family and friends, preferably over a coffee.

Fun Facts about Jackson: 

  • If I won the lottery tomorrow: Finally renovate downtown Atlanta
  • I totally nerd-out over: Movies. I track everything I watch. Come follow me on Letterboxd!
  • Diet Coke or LaCroix: Any type of sparkling water.
  • What’s your enneagram number?: 9w1
  • On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging out with friends, going to the movie theater, eating good food, and spending time in Piedmont Park.
  • Why SSG? The opportunity to tell stories that matter with people who are excited to do so.

Kellie Merritt

Senior Account Lead, PR Strategist
Atlanta, GA

Kellie is a Senior Account Lead and PR Strategist at See.Spark.Go with a specialty in serving SSG’s franchise clients. She is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia and has more than 10 years of experience in public relations, marketing and communications. After interning with SSG during the summer of 2014, she boomeranged back in late 2020 and has since focused on providing her clients with strategic vision, impactful results and relational service, whether it’s through the lens of public relations, copywriting, content creation or anything needing a little wordsmithing — a.k.a. a little umph. Outside of the office, you can find Kellie with her husband, furbaby, Rye, and actual baby girl, Lenny.

I totally nerd out over: finding a cool coffee mug to commemorate every experience

Best advice I’ve ever received: Be kind, always, to yourself and others.

I’m an expert at: cooking for 20, although we’re “Merritt, party of three”

Walk-Up Song: “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf. Growing up, my dad and I would always jam out to this song in the car on high volume. When I got married, we got on stage and rocked out to it together – it was a little too untraditional for the daddy/daughter dance, though 🙂

Why SSG? The leadership, culture and opportunities that allow me to be my most creative self and to grow both personally and professionally.

Blake Schenerlein

Senior Account Lead, Social
Savannah, GA

Blake is a multifaceted communications professional who blends instinctive storytelling with a human perspective. A strategist at heart, her experience spans industries from tech to trend-spotting, fueled by finding solutions and connecting dots along the way. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, Blake kick started her career in New York City working with the biggest social media company in the world – crafting dynamic campaigns and building relationships with media, brands and creators. After 5 o’clock, you can find her testing out a new recipe, playing with her cat, Althea, or planning a weekend adventure with her husband, Jackson.

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Thrifted finds and pop culture moments.

Best advice I’ve ever received: Trust that the answer will find you.

What I’m binge-watching: Gilmore Girls, always.

Walk-Up Song: Space Age Love Song by A Flock of Seagulls

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be:  a Broadway star!

Why SSG?  The focus on people, relationships and results. Finding SSG was fate!

Cara Lacey

Senior Content Strategist
Athens, GA

A true believer that the best ideas come from collaborative energy, diverse experience and a whole that is wiser than the sum of its parts, Cara was ready to jump back onto a winning team when she joined See Spark Go in 2018. With a professional career working for large brands, boutique agencies and awareness seeking non-profits, Cara’s experience brings an understanding and enthusiasm for building followers and loyalty among a brand’s on and off-line communities. When not building relationships and creating engagement strategies for SSG clients, Cara can be found playing tennis, cooking, or exploring new destinations with her husband Todd and their two daughters, Camryn and Madelyn.

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: A cake decorator!

Favorite word in the english language: Serendipity

If I were a social media platform, I’d be: Instagram! Dreamy photos are my fav.

I’m an expert at: Negotiating with children. 🙂

Best advice I’ve ever received: Surround yourself with positive people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions and bring out the best in you.

Why SSG? The best, most supportive, hard-working, positive people I could ever imagine working with!

Mark Brewer

Web Development Lead
Atlanta, GA

Mark has been around the digital marketing block more times than he can count—25 years, to be exact. He fell in love with filmmaking as a kid and has been chasing his creative dreams ever since. Mark studied film and television at the University of North Texas, graduating with a degree in Communications, cramming four years of college into five and loving every minute of it.

A creative at heart, Mark began his career in photography and graphic design before diving into filmmaking. He had the privilege of traveling the globe, telling stories and highlighting the needs of numerous philanthropic organizations through the lens of film. Along the way, he produced a nationally broadcast TV show and even earned a feature film editing credit. For the past decade, Mark has ventured into web development and all things digital, consistently embracing the latest trends and technologies to create innovative and visually dynamic solutions.

Mark’s passion for travel and adventure inspired him, his wife Rachel, and their three kids to embrace a nomadic lifestyle, becoming full-time travelers and digital nomads for eight years.

What’s your enneagram number? 8w7, The Maverick

Favorite Movie: Impossible to pick just one, but I love anything Scorsese, Tarantino, or the Coen Brothers.

Best advice I’ve ever received: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -Ferris

I totally nerd out over: Biohacking: nutrition, training, nootropics, and all things health…and wine, of course! 🙂

Why SSG? The incredible culture of talented, beautiful people on a mission to tell meaningful stories!

Kayla Phillips

Account Lead, PR
Atlanta, GA

Securing press coverage and leading clients in new strategies is something Kayla does on the daily. As a graduate of the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) with a degree in public relations and a certificate in personal and organizational leadership, Kayla has always enjoyed sharing stories–especially the best ones–making See.Spark.Go a perfect fit since her days as an intern. Kayla brings years of experience in PR and media relations to the table spanning across industries including nonprofit, education, legal, events and more. When she’s not pitching media or developing new story angles for her clients, you can find her meeting up with friends at a local coffee shop, going on a run or playing sand volleyball.

What I’m Binge-Watching: Friends (always)

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Cooking videos, Taylor Swift, a good aesthetic, Georgia sports
Favorite hobbies: Running + playing volleyball

I’m an expert at: Event planning

Why SSG? The people – from clients to coworkers, SSG truly has the best of the best!

CJ Agatep

Digital Account Lead
Tampa, FL

Nico Mejia

Graphic Design Lead
Atlanta, GA

After graduating from UGA’s Grady College with a degree in Public Relations, Nico joined See.Spark.Go with a passion for creativity and art, which immediately elevated our clients’ visual presence across social, print, billboards, websites and more. His expansive work ranges from leading the design team in supporting our social media clients with graphics, Reels and Stories to designing billboards, print collateral and event materials. He brings a fresh eye with an intentional nature to his identity work, which includes refreshing brandmarks, fonts and colors. When he is not designing you can either find him behind a camera or at your nearest climbing gym.

Walk-Up Song: R.I.C.O. – Meek Mill ft. drake (YOU MIGHT JUST GET HIT WITH THE NICO)

I’m binge watching: Succession

When I was a kid I swore I would be: A Professional Basketball Player. I grew to be 5’7 with shoes on. Dreams crushed.

If I were a social media platform I’d be: Twitter – I feel like I’m able to get a point across in limited characters

Why SSG? I am so beyond thankful to be in an environment that promotes creativity as a core value. It means every idea is treated with care. We are not satisfied with delivering ideas that are within any creative limitations.

Maddie Mitchell

Graphic Design Lead
Atlanta, GA

A graduate of Samford University’s BFA Graphic Design program, Maddie is joining the See.Spark.Go team with a diverse graphic design background. Whether it be an advertising agency, non-profit work, publication, branding, or social media – she has used her creativity to tell many different stories. Maddie is passionate about relationships and making sure everyone’s voice is heard. She believes storytelling through graphic design is a beautiful way to bring people together through art and creativity. When she’s not putting her hands to the computer keyboard for design, she’s putting her hands to learning songs on her piano keyboard. She also loves to seize beautiful days out in the sun and spend time with friends outside!

Enneagram Number: 4w3

Favorite Word in the English Language: Mercantile 

If I won the lottery tomorrow: Go do a huge travel road trip in the united states, and then around the world – then after that live on the west coast.

I’m an expert at: Figuring out what celebrity people look like

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Baking/Cooking up a new recipe or a brand new one, reading, and soaking up the sun.

What I’m binge-watching:  The Bear

Why SSG?  How could I not? I could tell by first meeting the team that these people CARE and are so good at what they do. It’s such a privilege to be here. 

Connor Hudgins

Video Account Lead
Atlanta, GA

As the Video Account Lead at See.Spark.Go, Connor brings relevant experience and a business management degree from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. His video career began when he first picked up a camera ten years ago, and he never looked back. From pioneering a non-profit organization’s video platform to leading and executing live events with over 2,500 attendees, Connor specializes in creating unique, tailored content for clients of all kinds. At See.Spark.Go, Connor serves as the Director of Photography on set, responsible for all lighting and camera framing to ensure each shot looks great for the client. When he’s not behind the camera, you can find Connor working out, hanging with friends, or working on his dream car.

When I was a kid I swore I would be: An electrician! I found flipping light switches and figuring out what they do so fascinating

I totally nerd out over: So many things… but mainly anything tech or car related

Best advice I’ve ever received: Give me the wisdom to know what to do and the courage to go and do it

I’m an expert at: Fixing things! I love troubleshooting and problem solving just about anything

Enneagram: 1w9

Why SSG? It just feels right and is where I’m supposed to be!

Hanna Howell

Digital Account Lead
Atlanta, GA

With a Bachelor’s in Visual Studies, and a Master’s in Marketing and Digital Advertising, Hanna continually is finding ways to be both analytical and creative in personal and work-related endeavors.

Hanna brings her desire to tell clients’ stories through paid campaigns, and the determination to learn and grow her resources and abilities in the digital space to SSG. After 5:00, Hanna can be found taking an evening walk with her husband and pups or taking photos and chasing golden hour with families and couples capturing life’s sweetest moments.

Enneagram Number: 4w5

Favorite Word in the English Language: Flimflam

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d open a coffee shop and move to the northwest 

I’m an expert at: Creating charcuterie boards for dinner parties

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Running up to Greenville and/or Roswell to hang with our family and friends

What I’m binge-watching:  Gilmore Girls or The Office

Why SSG?: I wanted to grow my digital skillsets, discover new client stories to help tell and be amongst some stellar professionals. And SSG conveniently possesses an amazing group of people, clients, and opportunities to grow.

Halleigh Woods

Public Relations Account Lead
Athens, GA

As a public relations specialist, Halleigh combines her knack for writing and connecting with others to cultivate the stories behind each of her clients in a meaningful and impactful way. A University of Georgia alumna, she holds a deep passion for storytelling and brings enthusiastic energy to any project she works on whether that be content creation, copywriting, event management, influencer outreach or email marketing. Throughout her career, Halleigh has worked across a variety of industries including but not limited to food and beverage, entertainment and sports. On any given weekend, you can find her watching a baseball game, taste-testing local restaurants or reading the latest trending novel.

What’s your enneagram number? Type 2, The Helper

What I’m binge-watching: Ted Lasso

Walk-Up Song: Golden by Harry Styles

Best advice I’ve ever received: We can do hard things

Why SSG: The company’s culture and values are right up my alley and inspire me to work hard daily and produce meaningful results for my clients.

Clay Cribbs

Account Lead, Content
Atlanta, GA

Clay is an accomplished account lead who leverages his innate curiosity and exceptional storytelling skills to create lasting relationships with both brands and the individuals behind them. With a wealth of expertise in social media management, content creation, video production, copywriting, and analytics, he brings a multi-faceted approach to his work at See.Spark.Go.

Before joining the team in 2022, Clay spent over five years in the sports industry, with stints at renowned organizations such as Turner Broadcasting, the LPGA Tour, U.S. Kids Golf, and the United States Golf Association. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia and a fervent fan of the 2021 and 2022 National Champions, Clay brings the same level of enthusiasm and passion to his work that he does to his beloved team.

Whether he’s crafting compelling social strategies, shooting stunning content, or extracting valuable insights from data, Clay is always focused on delivering exceptional results for his clients in the sports and education industries. Beyond work, you’ll find him on the golf course, cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, or hunting down the latest must-have sneakers.

What is something you totally nerd-out over? John Mulaney standup specials, sports statistics, and abolishing the kickoff in football

Favorite word in the english language: Lavender

Best advice I’ve ever received: If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.

If I were a social media platform I’d be:  Twitter… I strive to be funny, timely, and authentic. No one is trying too hard to impress anyone on Twitter.

Why SSG? The people drew me to SSG. Authentic, kind, and well-meaning people who are fantastic at what they do. I want to have fun, contribute, and learn. What is better than that?

Abigail Curtis-Simpson

Email Marketing Specialist
Roanoke, VA

Abigail Curtis-Simpson serves as See.Spark.Go’s Email Marketing Specialist with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling. After joining the SSG team in 2021, she worked in organic content before specializing in email marketing in the spring of 2023. She combines her English Language & Literature background with her penchant for design to create beautiful, holistic email campaigns for her clients. Outside of work, you can find Gail and her husband rock climbing, making pottery, or fostering dogs through a local rescue.

Walk-Up Song: Another Day of Sun by the La La Land Cast

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Handmade pottery and specialty coffee

I’m an expert at/in: copyediting, and Harry Potter trivia!

Why SSG? Because prioritizing “Relationships and Results” means that we get to do incredible work for amazing clients alongside the best coworkers!

Carly Levine

Account Lead, Content Specialist
Nashville, TN

Carly graduated from the University of Missouri (M-I-Z) with a degree in Mass Media Communication. A Midwestern native with a passion for all things social media, she brings her creativity, writing skills, and strategic savviness to the SSG team. With professional experience across a variety of industries, including insurance and logistics, Carly’s enthusiasm fuels her desire to share her clients’ missions on social media in the most engaging ways possible. On any given weekend, you can find Carly engrossed in the latest mystery novel or exploring all Nashville has to offer!

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: A historian

What’s your enneagram number? Type 6: The Loyalist

I’m an expert at/in: Spotting a spelling mistake a mile away and delivering witty one-liners.

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d travel the world and give back to others.

Why SSG? I get to tell stories that matter with people who support me each step along the way!

Lauryn Russell

Content Specialist
Athens, GA

Lauryn serves the See.Spark.Go team as an account coordinator, where she is able to combine her passion for creativity and fascination with reporting-based analytics to share a brand’s story with the world, while also delivering numerical results. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations, Lauryn decided to continue her education by obtaining her master’s degree in Integrated Advertising and Public Relations. With a detailed-ortiented aptness and a dedication for bringing words to life, she has been able to work with clients in various industries, ranging from non-profits to sports and RVs. In her free time, Lauryn enjoys listening to her favorite band, Fleetwood Mac, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.

What’s your enneagram number? Type 3: The Achiever

I totally nerd out over: Family Feud, college football and Spotify playlists

Walk-up song: “Age of Man” by Greta Van Fleet

What I’m binge-watching: Abbott Elementary

Best advice I’ve ever received: “Act happy, feel happy, be happy without a reason in the world. Then you can love and do what you will.”

Why SSG? The uplifting people and the positive atmosphere that radiates off of everyone here is why I love See.Spark.Go. It is truly special to work alongside such amazing individuals who encourage you to be the best YOU! Words cannot express the amount of gratitude I feel to wake up and work at a place that emphasizes real-time professional development, provides countless learning opportunities and cheers you on in and outside of the workplace.

Sydney Parrish

Content Specialist
Nashville, TN

Sydney is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing and a certificate of Entrepreneurship from the Terry College of Business. She is passionate about brand voice and engaging with the community through the power of social media. She has a knack for any and all things creative and is often in the midst of creating the next trending reel for our clients. When she isn’t researching and brainstorming the latest trends, you can find her at a concert, spending time on the lake with friends, or traveling!

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Cowboy boots

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: In the airport

If I won the lottery tomorrow:  I’d take my brother and sister to Australia

Best advice I’ve ever received:  Life is so much shorter than we think. Make your art. Take care of each other. Risk everything for joy

Why SSG? From the second I met the SSG team, I knew these were the people I wanted to communicate with every day. The company culture here at SSG is unmatched and everything we do is so intentional. The positive energy is contagious!

Isaac Pagan

Video Specialist
Athens, GA

Isaac is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Social Entrepreneurship with a focus in photo & video production. You can find him traveling alongside our amazing creative team as our Video Coordinator. He brings his passion for storytelling, content creation, and an exceptional work ethic to everything he does. Isaac’s positive attitude is infectious, and he consistently elevates our clients’ creative content to the next level. When he’s not running around creating the next visual masterpiece; he embraces an active lifestyle, often found training for upcoming ultra-marathons in the mountains, pursuing his next Ironman triathlon on his road bike, or indulging in rock climbing at the local climbing gym.

Favorite Quote: “We’ll never know our full potential unless we push ourselves to find it” -Travis Rice

Enneagram number: Type 3w2 — The Achiever

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Coffee, Running, Climbing, Cycling & Random Facts

Favorite movie: “The Gentlemen” directed by Guy Richie

Why SSG? Culture. I wanted to be somewhere where everyone is excited to grow, create, and learn together. See.Spark.Go has the perfect balance of workplace culture, love of people, and enthusiasm for life itself.

Abby Grace Freet

Digital Specialist // Atlanta, GA

Meet Abby Grace: 

Abby Grace is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in emerging media. She loves building relationships and helping businesses thrive in the digital world.  When she’s not working, you can find her on a walk, trying out a new coffee shop, reading a book, or spending time with her friends and family.

My enneagram number is: 2: The Helper

Best advice I’ve ever been given: Never stop learning. 

On any given weekend, you’ll find me…  getting Mexican food and going to see a new movie.

If I won the lottery tomorrow…  I would take my friends and family to Greece!

My go-to TV show Is: Gilmore Girls! The theme song is my current alarm clock sound.

Why did I choose SSG?  Everyone at SSG is intentional and rooting for your success! There’s no other team I’d want to tell the best stories with.

Drew Czuchry

Account Coordinator, Digital
Atlanta, GA

Drew brings a data-driven approach to every project, ensuring strategies are both creative and effective. With experience in managing email campaigns, video production projects, and a decade-long career as a professional golfer, Drew combines creativity, strategic thinking, and competitive spirit. His background and passion for storytelling make him a valuable asset to our team.

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be…  A professional golfer

What is something you totally nerd-out over?  Atlanta United Soccer!!

Walk Up Song:  Every time We Touch by Electric Callboy

Best advice I’ve ever received…  Never be afraid to ask questions

On any given weekend, you’ll find me… Spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and watching Atlanta United Soccer!!

Why SSG? The people make a company and SSG has the best people on the planet!

Braeden Prell

Project Coordinator, Content
Athens, GA

Braeden is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business with a degree in Marketing with a digital concentration. He serves as a project coordinator for the content team at See.Spark.Go’s Athens office, where he applies his passion for social media content design and brand storytelling. He approaches projects with detailed intentionality, working to bring the best out of each aspect of any given project. His passion for creativity, innovative design, and unique consumer engagement drive him to achieve excellence through each step of the creative process. All experience, whether local, national, or international, is leveraged to bring him to a final product he can be proud of.

When he isn’t working, you’re likely to find him behind a camera, doing some serious damage at the ping pong table, or repeatedly bruising his ankles after failing to land a skateboard trick.

Enneagram Number: 9w1

Favorite Word in the English Language: “Diabolical,” because I feel like I can use it to describe so much more than just something bad: “That was a diabolical catch; I’m about to take a diabolical nap; etc.”

If I won the lottery tomorrow: Nobody would know besides the fact that I’d be working remotely in a dreamy destination like Switzerland.

I’m an expert at: TaeKwonDo and getting way too invested in a game of ping pong.

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Looking for a new adventure to experience with my wife!

What I’m binge-watching: Currently re-watching all of the Star Wars tv shows with my wife.

Why SSG?  Telling the best stories doesn’t just happen anywhere. The best stories come from the best people, and the company culture at SSG is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’m here because I want to make a positive impact in the marketing industry, and be a part of the SSG family while doing so!

Ellie Zupko

Project Coordinator, PR
Athens, GA

Ellie is a recent University of Georgia graduate with a degree in Public Relations, a Business minor, and a certificate of Entrepreneurship. With a passion to never stop learning and dedication to getting work done, Ellie hopes to turn our clients’ dreams into reality. In her free time, you can find Ellie with a book or on a day trip to the mountains. 

Enneagram Number: 7: The Enthusiast

Favorite Word in the English Language: Bamboozle 

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I would share it with the people I love and then move to Montana. Oh, and buy the entire Anthropology store

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Georgia Football, George Strait, and cheese

Best advice I’ve ever received… Leave everything better than you found it. 

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Somewhere outside hiking, on a walk with friends, or reading a book.

What I’m binge-watching: I am always watching Friends. It never gets old + never fails to make me happy.  

Why SSG? The encouraging community dedicated to intentional relationships and telling the best stories in the world – it does not get any better than that!

Kate Waller

Project Coordinator, Content + PR
Athens, GA

Kate is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in religion who is passionate about connecting with others. She loves that working in social and PR, especially at a place like SSG, allows her to pair creativity with building meaningful relationships! When she’s not developing a content strategy or drafting a pitch, you can find her on a run, spending time with friends in the Classic City, or making a colorful vision board for her next fun life project!

Enneagram Number: 3 – The Achiever (who wings 2!) 

Favorite Word in the English Language: Yes!

If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d want to give most of it to the places and people where my passions lie and use the rest to hop on a plan and see the world (with my closest friends and family, of course)!

I’m an expert at: re-telling a story… I will always find a fun little tangent to go down

On any given weekend, you’ll find me: looking for any way to be in the sunshine with my people and cheering on the Dawgs

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: a nurse who was an artist on the side

Why SSG? This team encourages me with a spirit of radical enthusiasm day in and day out and creates work sealed with excellence that is unlike anything I’ve been a part of. But most importantly, Jesus is present, and joy lives here!