Our Team
The people behind the work.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…