As the marketing world has evolved,
so has our agency.
Our team is a mix of strategists, designers, video specialists and developers who know how to make things happen. We collaborate, challenge, and push each other (and our clients) to get the job done right. We have recently merged with Canyon Creative to offer more services and expertise across a variety of marketing mediums.
Suzanne Neal
President & CEO
Whether it’s crushing a game of Solitaire in under 60 seconds or running the agency as our Executive Vice President, Suzanne is all about maximizing performance. She keeps our ship running tight, never sacrificing quality or integrity—even in the roughest of seas.
Phillip Yeary
Vice President & Chief Creative Officer
If Phillip had a personal tagline, it might be “What if…” His ability to approach every project with fresh, open eyes and unlimited possibilities is what helps push our Creative Department to always find a better, brighter way to communicate the incommunicable.
Logan Garrett
Communications Director
Given the amalgamated nature of the current media landscape, it’s important for communicators to have a comprehensive understanding of all sides of media. Logan’s experience in journalism, public relations and social media channels provides him with the skills and knowledge to tackle any project that comes his way.
Dale Sprague
Creative Director
Designer, brand developer, painter, husband, foodie, golfer, Red Sox fan, basketball enthusiast and wine lover. Dale has over three decades of design, advertising and project management experience. He believes success transpires from working proactively and collaboratively with clients in an environment of open communication and creative problem solving.
Lesley Thompson
Integrated Media Director
The next time you field another cold call from an eager sales person, just think of how much easier your life would be with Lesley on your team. Her no-holds-barred approach to media planning and buying is unparalleled, with an uncanny ability to make sure her clients always come out on top.
Tracey Miravite
Account Manager
Tracey is the Western division account manager and a creative explorer by nature. She serves as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, leading communications, managing projects across a wide range of services, and helping keep teams aligned and moving forward. Always curious and usually juggling ideas (and instruments), Tracey plays drums, guitar, and bass; and somehow keeps up with three bands. When not making noise, you might find her on the golf course working on a different rhythm.
Rhyan Kime
Account Manager
Rhyan can wear many hats better than some people can wear one. Skilled and experienced in graphic design, she is a proficient art director, working a variety of accounts for Bouvier Kelly. She also deftly handles the critical position of traffic manager by attending press checks, assembling quotes, negotiating with the creative department, looking after account executives, organizing schedules and overseeing production. You might think she has more than enough hats to wear but nope. She’s also an accomplished painter, cook, and mother.
Evelyn Cook
Senior Art Director
If Evelyn were a font, she would no doubt be a classic, yet modern sans serif: enough universal appeal to excel in any situation with enough individuality to stand out from the crowd. And when she’s not blowing our minds with another elegant design, she’s driving our taste buds crazy with home-cooked sweets.
Patrick Kelley
Art Director
As the first participant in our Creative Catapult marketing apprenticeship program, Patrick Kelley adds another set of creative eyes to our team. His academic background in Graphic Design and eagerness to learn will prove a valuable asset on all our projects. But it might be his Wisconsin roots that bring us the most joy: he’s already brought in one amazing cheese-and-cracker spread for the office. What’s next on the tasting menu, Patrick?
Joslynn Hupe
Art Director
Brand strategist, print enthusiast, wife, mother of two, animal lover, event organizer, volunteer, board game fanatic, movie aficionado and foodie. Joslynn has nearly 20 years of design, advertising and project management experience. She is exceptionally creative and has designed many of our most-successful, award-winning projects.
Matt Smith
Associate Creative Director – Digital
They say the Force is strong with this one—whether he’s weaving storylines to create cinematic videos or building another cutting-edge website from the ground up. You’ll rarely find Matt without a smile on his face, and you’ll never find yourself short of floored by his work.
Andy Stash
Web Developer
Andy has been designing and developing websites since the days of dial-up, riding the digital wave with creativity, curiosity, and just the right amount of caffeine. With 20+ years of experience, he crafts sites that look great, work flawlessly and keep users engaged. Equal parts designer, developer, and digital problem-solver, Andy brings skill, vision, and a little bit of magic to every project.
Ross Cooper
Digital Development Director
The everyman, affable, jack-of-all-trades, web developer/designer, composer, car guru, Mr. Fix-It, with a can-do attitude, on the constant path of learning. Ross is a certified front-end web developer with over 10 years of experience.
Christian Mielnik
Writer/Collaborator
Imaginative, funny, easy-going, listener, builder, husband, father, epicure, and wily wordsmith who always sees the silver lining. Christian works closely with clients to understand their audience and create relevant, engaging content to strengthen their marketing strategies.
Michelle Anderson
Bookkeeper
Every bookkeeper needs accounting experience, multi-tasking skills, and a strong attention to detail. Michelle possesses all of those traits, but her work ethic and bubbly personality separate her from the rest. Michelle’s combination of friendliness and financial expertise proves that accounting can be just as fun as it is complex.
Pete Parsells
Board Member
Who would’ve thought a dyed-in-the-wool Yankees fan who cut his teeth in some of biggest agencies in New York City would ever come to embrace life in the South? Pete’s been working for Bouvier Kelly since 1989 (and became part of the leadership team 10 years later), and though his pace of life may have slowed, he’s never lost his passion for his clients or the people who make the agency hum.
Lou Bouvier
Founder
Inside Lou’s office is an 11 x 17 inch frame showcasing a business card from every place the man has ever worked. It’s evidence that he’s a veteran of the industry — not that any of us need to be reminded. While he’s certainly done a little bit of everything, Lou made a life-changing decision early in his career: he turned down the opportunity to migrate to a larger market and chose instead to stay here to start an agency of his own. That was in 1974. Since then, he’s assumed the role of Chairman of the firm he made into one of the Triad’s premier agencies. Lou also serves on the board for the Guilford Battleground Company, the non profit support group for Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
Denny Kelly
Founder
Denny first walked in the door in the agency’s fifth year. From that time she’s held the title of Production Coordinator, Traffic Director, Media Director, Account Executive, President and CEO, and today, Chairwoman. Throughout her career Denny has focused on balancing the perception versus the reality of a brand. Her goal with any client business is to find the truth about the brand that a consumer can relate to. The kind of thinking that can change behavior and the bottom line. Denny’s involvement in civic and volunteer positions is as impressive as her extensive business career.