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.
In professional football, each team has 11 players on the field. Baseball sends out nine players, and basketball, just five. That means David Barry and his 42 cousins could put together three football teams, four baseball teams, and eight basketball teams - and still have players to spare! Growing up with a large family molded David into a fun and hard-working creative with diverse interests including photography, swing dancing, and martial arts.
How David Got Here:
By lapping the Brady Bunch - seven times!
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
If it’s outdoors, Tanner can be found climbing it, floating it, or photographing it. Tanner approaches the creative process the same way he takes on the elements - with a mindful mix of creativity and intention. Drawing inspiration from nature and taking his cue from the wild, Tanner’s design style is as singular and notable as each day’s sunset.
How Tanner Got Here:
With a view from the top
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.
Before starting A.D. Creative in 1985, Eric’s life was a mix of Road House, A River Runs Through It and Caddy Shack. So, he knows his stuff about serving, casting and driving (the right message). He’ll 86 the bad ideas, reel in the good ones and never need a mulligan to get the win.
How Eric Got Here:
Invented it.
An avid golfer with a swing as wide as her smile, Holly knows the grass is always greener on the course. When she’s not on the back nine, Holly can be found soaking up the sunshine with her two daughters. In addition to being a talented designer, Holly is also an accomplished photographer who loves capturing treasured memories for friends and family — as well as glamour shots of her handsome boxer, Carl.
How Holly Got Here:
By Steering Clear of the Sand Traps!
An artist doesn’t just create beauty, they bring it out in others - and that’s exactly what makes Dennette a master. An accountant by trade, she balances out her data and numbers side with painting, drawing, and photography. As expressive as she is supportive, Dennette finds joy in creating as well as in championing others.
How Dennette Got Here:
By designing her own scenic route.
Paige is a Billings native who is all about the 4-0-6. Although she loves to travel, her heart truly lies in repping her hometown. Whether hitting up local shops for sustainable treasures or brunching at the latest eco-friendly hot spot, Paige isn’t just spotting the trends - she’s setting them. She’s green, she’s clean, and she’s here to propel A.D. to hip new heights.
How Paige Got Here:
With the smallest carbon footprint.
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.
Not many agencies have an Olympian on the payroll, but A.D. does! Rick’s mad hockey skills landed him a spot on Billings’ Senior Olympic hockey team. At work, he plays to where the puck is going to be, always aware of the end goal. And, as head lightbulb changer, he’s as familiar with a Stanley screwdriver as he is the Stanley Cup.
How Rick Got Here:
By keeping his stick on the ice.
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.
Unstoppable. Uncatchable. Unparalleled. Noah is faster than the speed of light, and just as bright. As a record-holding track and cross-country runner, Noah is all about putting in the work and seeing results. A.D. is lucky to have this trilingual Kenyan native on our team, because Noah is always going that extra mile.
How Noah Got Here:
Faster than everyone else.
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.
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.
Rob has a clear roadmap for success, and he finds joy in the journey. As passionate about his work as he is about cars, Rob handpicks and mentors the best and brightest for a pit crew that wins every race by miles. Whether pursuing the need for speed in a muscle car or enjoying a leisurely Sunday with the family in a classic land yacht, Rob is a driving force for those lucky enough to ride shotgun.
How Rob Got Here:
Like a bat out of hell.
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.
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
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’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!