STATS & FACTS
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1999
We went to work
for our first client -
2
Office locations
(South Carolina & New York) -
20+
Team members
across strategy, creative,
digital, and PR -
41
Creative awards
since 2018 -
8
Best Places
To Work awards
We're a brand-obsessed crew of creative strategists, designers, web developers, media experts, and storytellers.
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Geoff WassermanCEO
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Michael CatanzaroPresident & Chief Brand Officer
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Patty GallardoSr. Vice President
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Ashley MaxfeldtSr. Director, Client Services
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Thea SchlendorfVP of Operations
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Chris HeuvelSr. Director, Creative & Studios
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Nick WheelerSr. Director, Digital Media
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Johnathan BurgessDirector of Development
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Rich HeftyDirector of Copy
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Makena RiendeauDirector of PR
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Brent CampbellDirector of Business Development
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Rietje AllenSr. Account Manager
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Will HaltiwangerAccount Manager
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Nikki Jo FairSr. Brand Designer
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Kurth Nelson IVPhotographer
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Ben HungerfordWeb Developer/AI Expert
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Julia WeigleGraphic Designer
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Sara TresslerBrand Communications Manager
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Joy JooSocial Media & Brand Manager
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Cheryl Van Den MeirackerAccounting Manager
Join The Brand Leader. Let’s create some magic together.
We're a culture-centric agency that believes good work starts with good people. We look for high-performing, generous, curious team players who believe in the power of we. If that’s you, let us know.
Questions?
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The Brand Leader is a brand-first creative and advertising agency that helps ambitious brands align strategy, design, and performance marketing into one connected growth system. Our services include brand strategy, creative and design, paid and earned media, web development, and in-house content production.
The Brand Leader was founded in 1999 and has spent almost 30 years helping ambitious brands find clarity and real growth.
We have more than 20 team members specializing in brand strategy, creative, digital media, development, and public relations.
The Brand Leader is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, with a second office in New York City, and we work with ambitious brands across the country.
Our agency has deep experience in travel and tourism, wine and spirits, medical and medtech, active lifestyle, and finance brands. We are also proud to work with a broader roster spanning hospitality, sports, and consumer categories.