Wow, it’s been a busy few months. Firespring acquired Evol Empire Creative and has been kicking some serious butt. But besides all that, we’ve also been hiring like crazy! We wanted to introduce you to some of our new team members and—while we’re at it—see if you want to be the next one to join the team.
Learn a little bit about our new team members.
Lucas Fahrer was welcomed to content team as a copywriter.
Q. What do you love about Firespring?
Being surrounded by people who give a shit and have the freedom to do what they do best every single day.
Britte Linneman is the newest superstar bindery operator on our print team.
Q. What do you bring to the table?
A strong work ethic, 30+ years experience in printing and a can-do attitude.
Andrew Tuzson leads the Firespring creative team as our VP of creative.
Q. What do you bring to the table?
Straight hustle, design chops, Masters of the Universe action figures and La Croix.
Topper Yoakum brings his artistic flair to the design team as a graphic designer.
Q. What’s something interesting about you?
I have the most extensive collection of hip-hop Christmas music on the planet (self-proclaimed).
Cam Penner complements the interactive team as a web developer.
Q. What do you love about Firespring?
I love the environment. Everyone here genuinely cares about each other and stepping in where they can help out.
Riley Cullen is rocking our content team as a copywriter.
Q. What do you love about Firespring?
I love the commitment to quality the whole team at Firespring seems to share. Also the slide.
Brandon Rakes is our latest and greatest account manager on the client services team.
Q. What’s something interesting about you?
I play the drums and am known to spill any and all beverages. I dare you to find a beverage that I can’t spill.
Adam Schollmeyer is a new addition to our design team as a producer.
Q. What do you bring to the table?
I bring years of experience behind a camera, as well as the consistent need to learn, develop my skills and better myself.
Nick White is becoming a client fave on our website support team as an account manager.
Q. What do you love about Firespring?
I love the atmosphere and team feel at Firespring, where everyone has your back whether they are in your department or not.
Sam Conner joined our Saint Baldrick’s team as a talented software engineer.
Q. What’s something interesting about you?
I love astronomy and used to give “Star Talks” at the Mueller Planetarium.
Austin Connor also joined the Saint Baldrick’s team as a software engineer.
Q. What do you love about Firespring?
I love the culture and values here at Firespring. There is trust between coworkers, team managers, executives, etc., because each person cares about what they do. This translates to exemplary production and creates a relaxed, open, and driven environment that cultivates the best in all of us.
P.S. Sam and Austin are not related for those wondering!
Ryan Holt and his expansive skill set joined the design team as design director.
Q: What do you bring to the table?
Skepticism, understanding, hard-work, rationale, passion, toys and usually bourbon.
Amy Schlichting joined our marketing & print team (and is kicking butt) as the No Limits assistant.
Q: What’s something that’s interesting about you?
I love playing all sports—if I’m not playing as part of a rec league, I’m playing with my 6 year old son and husband or running our English Pointer. I rarely sit down, so please don’t ask me what my favorite TV show or movie is…there’s a good chance I haven’t seen it.
Samee Callahan brings her artistic eye to our design team as a graphic designer.
Q. What do you love about Firespring?
I love the excitement that runs through this place. Everybody is stoked about what we’re creating here. And the values, the values!! I was beginning to lose hope that I could find an agency that actually gives a shit about the impact they have on the world, until I found Firespring.
She’s SO new she doesn’t even have a Firespring headshot yet! We’re not complaining–her cat is pretty cute.
We’re pretty excited about all our new team members this quarter and we’re always looking to expand our family. Want to be in our next quarter’s blog post featuring our new hires? Go here to see how.