Kally Amundsen
Account Director / Marketing Strategist
Guess who’s back, back again. Kally’s back, tell a friend! Ten years later, Kally returns with her ten years of A.D. experience and developed, trusting relationships. With four kids, two dogs, a love bird and many hats to wear at A.D. - Kally enjoys her much needed tropical time. You’ll find Kally making waves, swimming against the tide and walking on sunshine...or laying in it.
How Kally Got Here:
Riding the Wave.
Taylor Branson
Web Developer
Party web developer, part fly-fisher extraordinaire, Taylor navigates the currents of technology as deftly as he does those of a river. With a passion for exploration and a love for the outdoors, he brings a unique perspective to his work, casting a line of innovation in search of the perfect catch – a harmonious blend of technology and creativity that inspires and connects.
How Taylor Got Here:
By Making Waves
Dillon Davies
Videographer
To experience Dillon’s work is to know his heart, because there’s a piece of it in everything he does. By infusing a thoughtful and personal touch into every project, Dillon’s creations stand out as meaningful and effective. Dillon draws inspiration from quality time spent with his growing family, and is always dreaming up new ideas to transform into reality.
How Dillon got here:
B-Rolling with it
Hanna Eiden
Digital Marketing Strategist
Hanna has found the sweet spot in life — the perfect balance of work and play, nature and industry, community and solitude. A Montana native who learned to ride a horse before she could ride a bike, Hanna’s love for the outdoors energizes her while the calm of her home grounds her. An award-winning designer, Hanna’s unique perspective and unmatched drive means she tackles projects with a distinctive zeal that sets her apart.
How Hanna Got Here:
In perfect alignment
Jenn Fancher
Creative Director
Jenn doesn’t need a path to follow - she creates her own. Whether kicking up mud riding side-by-sides through the mountains or cruising down the lake on the boat, Jenn’s love for the great outdoors is now a perpetual adventure enjoyed by her whole family. Combine that with her fierce eye for design and detailed project management skills and you’ve got a Creative Director that never misses her mark.
How Jenn Got Here:
Blazed her own trail.
Annie Heiser
Digital Director
Annie doesn’t have to seek out excitement - she BRINGS it. The kind of gal who can turn a spotlight into a disco ball with the snap of a finger, Annie bypasses the boring and finds adventure in the unexpected. The digital world has been Annie’s most exhilarating exploit yet, and she conquers it armed with an appetite for excellence and an eye for the exceptional.
How Annie Got Here:
By making the ordinary exciting.
John Hilbrich
Marketing Consultant/Partner
John is our compass, navigating AD through ever-changing times with a perspective that can only be obtained through experience. John has seen it all - from global recessions to economic upswings, from grass-roots start-ups to corporate conglomerates, from business as usual to a pandemic-driven shutdown. Through four decades in the agency business John has charted a route to successfully traverse any and all frontiers.
How John Got Here:
By facing true north.
Thomas Holscher
Graphic Designer
Although Thomas found his way to graphic design entirely by accident, it turned out to be the perfect fit for him. Thomas excels in crafting identities that truly capture a brand’s essence, seamlessly incorporating history, objectives, and vision into a compelling visual statement. His unique talent coupled with his love for adventure means Thomas tackles every project with enthusiasm and creativity to consistently produce stunning visual narratives.
How Thomas Got Here:
By accident
Matthew McDonnell
Business Consultant / Partner
Whether serving his community, rooting on his beloved Cornhuskers, or guiding the group of leaders he’s built at AD, Matthew is all about teamwork. He knows there are no shortcuts to success, that you’ve got to start from the ground up and put in the work. Matthew’s done the heavy lifting, and now he’s dedicated to fostering greatness in the next generation.
How Matthew Got Here:
By being a team player.
Jacob Moore
Web Developer
Developing is the name of the game for Jake. He knows more programming languages than there are mountains in Montana, and loves using his tech talent to develop ideas into reality. Jake then trades his computer for his camera and develops picture-perfect memories of his family’s mountain adventures.
How Jake Got Here:
By developing both sides of his brain to the fullest extent.
Vu Pham
Legal Consultant / Partner
Vu really rides the range, but not on a horse. With career experience spanning from healthcare to trucking to law - and hobbies from playing speed chess to playing the ukulele - Vu’s breadth of knowledge is more vast than Montana. A true renaissance man in business and in life, Vu is an indispensable member of the AD Team.
How Vu Got Here:
By navigating all available routes - and creating a few new ones.
Katie Pierce
Graphic Designer
With a portfolio as extensive and diverse as her passport, Katie’s globetrotting adventures shape her inventive and inimitable style. Hailing from a family of artists, Katie infuses her creative upbringing with her world travels to bring clients a distinctive brand of thoughtful design work. Whether trail-hopping across her beloved home state of Montana or island-hopping across the exotic Galapagos, Katie’s life is quite a trip!
How Katie Got Here:
Focusing on the Journey
Debbie Rutledge
Accountant
We do declare, y'all are surely in for a treat with our Southern Belle, Debbie! Hailing from the heart of charming South Carolina, Debbie is a youthful grandmother who loves her family more than magnolias love a summer breeze. She found her passion and her niche in ad agency accounting, and she keeps our books as fit as a fiddle. When she's not crunching numbers, Debbie is embodying the spirit of Southern sports fandom as a fervent supporter of the Clemson Tigers and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
How Debbie Got Here:
From over yonder and down the road a piece.
Jennifer Williams
Account Executive / Creative Writer
Per Albert Einstein, “Creativity is intelligence having fun,” which perfectly exemplifies Jennifer. Clever and enthusiastic, she surrounds herself with the things that bring her joy — dogs, friends, sunshine, books, coffee — and the ideas just flow. Jennifer finds humor in most everything and doesn’t go a day without laughing — especially at herself!
How Jennifer Got Here:
Laughing all the way!
Amy Winter
Account Executive
Amy’s passport is as full as her resume! An Ireland native, over the last decade Amy has studied and worked in Scotland, New York City, Tennessee, Minneapolis, Montana, and now she and he family call North Carolina home. As well-rounded as she is well-traveled, Amy treasures the relationships she builds with her clients while helping conceptualize their creative design needs.
How Amy Got Here:
The long way!