The people behind the work.

  • Atomicdust developer Joe Cheng

    Joe Cheng

    Developer

    With a background blending data analytics, organizational leadership, UX design and web development, Joe tackles every project with both business and technical savvy. Joe holds an MBA…

  • Atomicdust Project Manager Amy Gardiner

    Amy Gardiner

    Project Manager

    With a diverse background in marketing, web development, management and event planning, Amy is a multi-faceted project manager. Her developer’s eye for detail combined with her…

  • Senior Copywriter Rich Heend

    Rich Heend

    Senior Copywriter

    With over twenty years of experience, Rich Heend brings sharp strategic thinking to every project. In his ten years with Atomicdust, Rich has crafted solid brand…

  • Designer Frances Foster stands in the lobby of Atomicdust in St. Louis

    Frances Foster

    Senior Designer

    Frances Foster joined Atomicdust with significant branding experience—having developed brands for global manufacturers, local food and beverage startups, and a wide array of consumer goods companies.…

  • Atomicdust designer Alice Lee

    Alice Lee

    Senior Designer

    Alice Lee brings design, illustration and consumer marketing experience to the Atomicdust team. With a background that includes designing physical and digital pieces for some of…

  • Sam Heaton - Director of Digital Marketing

    Sam Heaton

    Director of Digital Marketing

    With a passion for data analytics, digital marketing and helping companies grow, Sam leads our digital marketing team to solve clients’ business challenges through innovative and…

  • Partner/Account Director Jesse McGowan

    Jesse McGowan

    Partner/Account Director

    As Account Director, Jesse McGowan leads strategy work for Atomicdust and its global client roster. Working closely over the past decade with the rest of the…

  • Atomicdust Digital Strategist Quinn Thompson

    Quinn Thompson

    Digital Strategist

    Quinn Thompson brings a curiosity-driven approach and deep platform expertise as a Digital Strategist. With more than a decade of experience across paid media, campaign strategy,…

  • Senior Designer Beth Bennett

    Beth Bennett

    Creative Director

    Beth Bennett has been a designer at Atomicdust since 2011, working with brands to create effective websites, captivating designs and seamless user experiences. And she does…

  • Atomicdust Account Manager Lauren Lowe

    Lauren Lowe

    Senior Project Manager

    With a photographic memory, serious strategic skills and a determination to help clients solve problems, Lauren brings motivation and focus to every project. Lauren’s ability to…

  • Partner/Photographer Taylor Dixson

    Taylor Dixson

    Partner/Photographer

    Taylor is one of the founding partners of Atomicdust, and is the resident video editing and motion graphics expert on the team. Whether it’s shooting a…

  • Partner/Creative Director Mike Spakowski

    Mike Spakowski

    Partner/Creative Director

    Mike Spakowski is the founder and creative force behind Atomicdust, the branding and design agency he established in 2001. With over two decades at the helm,…

  • Senior Account Executive Erika Cruse

    Erika Cruse

    Director of Brand Strategy

    Erika Cruse brings contagious enthusiasm and extensive knowledge in planning and management to our branding and web team. Erika worked in a range of account roles…

  • Senior Web Developer Landon Zirkelbach

    Landon Zirkelbach

    Senior Web Developer

    Landon uses his 10+ years as a developer to bring digital experiences to life at Atomicdust, creating engaging websites that are beautiful as well as functional.…

  • Atomicdust Senior Marketing Manager Blaise Hart-Schmidt

    Blaise Hart-Schmidt

    Director of Marketing & Sales

    Blaise’s path to digital marketing began in journalism and took a detour through public relations, with each experience adding to her unique outlook and skillset. Passionate…

  • Senior Designer Andy Potts

    Andy Potts

    Senior Designer

    Andy Potts has created breakthrough designs for brands and clients in a range of industries, from finance to beverages to plant-based meat. With a diverse professional…

  • Atomicdust copywriter Angie Spencer

    Angie Spencer

    Copywriter

    With almost a decade of copywriting experience under her belt, Angie Spencer’s approach balances research-backed strategy and creative exploration. She’s written for companies in SaaS, manufacturing,…

  • Content Writer Stephanie Rushing

    Stephanie Rushing

    Content Writer

    Stephanie Rushing approaches every project with curiosity and a passion for helping brands achieve more. With a background in coding and conversion-focused copywriting, Stephanie is well-equipped…

  • Senior Designer Katie Werges Pour

    Katie Pour

    Creative Director

    Katie Pour has been an integral part of our creative team for over eleven years. She brings strategic thinking and fresh perspective to every project she…