We love a good story. And we know yours is powerful.

HERE’S WHAT WE DO

We’re experts at helping you identify your story, harness it, and get it out into the world. We spend time studying every client — getting to know your unique position, problems, and goals.

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A powerhouse creative team that delivers compelling stories. That’s who we are. We craft platforms around research and human insights. We build flexible systems that adapt to each of your audiences. We identify what makes you authentically unique to create a brand only you can own.

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We’re experts in higher education marketing. We’ve conducted research and gathered insights on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. We understand these students’ diverse journeys, and we meet them where they are digitally. Our campaigns cover every stage of the funnel, so that you can stand out and guide students through their entire admissions journey.

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With our buying power, you’ll get the most reach for your investment. We stay on top of the most effective ways to get your story in front of your audience with the best results. We’re also very aware that you can do all of this right — and it can still fail, if the creative isn’t compelling enough to move your audience.

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Your institutional story should embrace your history, highlight your regional and global impact today, and prepare your brand to last long into the future. We identify why your unique perspective and thought leadership are valuable, helping shift perceptions among industry partners and elevating your rankings among peers.

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We help you make the case to every single potential donor, engaging with people who have an emotional connection to your brand and highlighting the direct impact their investment can have on your institution. We understand your donors in every generation, so that we can make the most effective appeal possible.

HERE'S HOW WE DO IT

01

Research and Strategy

  • Qualitative research
  • Quantitative research
  • Testing
  • Mission and vision
  • Positioning
  • Segmentation
  • Architecture
  • Naming
  • Launch planning
  • Governance

02

Creative and Video

  • Story and voice
  • Visual expression
  • Identity
  • Training
  • Environmental
  • Experiential
  • Video
  • Print
  • Animation
  • Photography

03

Web Experiences

  • Full site development
  • Landing pages
  • Microsites
  • Front-end design
  • Back-end design
  • IA and UX consultation

04

Digital Marketing and Media

  • Marketing strategy and planning
  • Content strategy
  • Media planning
  • Media placement
  • Measurement and optimization
  • UX and pixel strategy
  • Email design and development
  • Social media strategy 
  • Asset creation

05

Marketing Technology

  • Data analysis
  • CRM strategy
  • Virtual event strategy
  • SMS targeting
  • Device targeting
  • Measurement
  • White papers and resources

06

Planning and Consulting

  • Board communications
  • Account planning
  • Institutional strategic plans
  • Strategic socialization

Ologists

Beverly Ryan

Beverly Ryan

Chief Executive Officer

Founded Ologie at age 22 in two tiny rooms without an air conditioner
(she/her)

Bill Faust

Bill Faust

President

Collects and restores rare vintage cornets
(he/him)

Matthew Freedman

Matthew Freedman

Chief Operating Officer

Also the Chief Frying Officer of a nonprofit he founded called Fry Out Cancer
(he/him)

Dawn Marinacci

Dawn Marinacci

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Weekend warrior who hasn’t met a workout she doesn’t like
(she/her)

Fernando Bergas-Coria

Fernando Bergas-Coria

Chief Digital and Media Officer

Retired rugby player who loves rescue pups and fine cigars
(he/him)

Kyle Kastranec

Kyle Kastranec

Chief Creative Strategist

Craft beer aficionado and die-hard Cleveland sports fan
(he/him)

Paul Davis

Paul Davis

Chief Creative Officer

Designs sets for his wife’s elementary school music productions
(he/him)

Becca Altimier

Becca Altimier

Chief Client Engagement Officer

Pens an e-newsletter and runs a podcast in her (not so) spare time
(she/her)

Amy Ireland

Amy Ireland

Chief Client Strategy Officer

Prefers dive bars or fine dining vs. anything in-between
(she/her)

Jen Johnson

Jen Johnson

Chief Client Partnership Officer

Still knows her kindergarten vocabulary lists by memory
(she/her)

Doug Edwards

Doug Edwards

Chief Strategy Officer

Fell for the girl next door (while helping her move in)
(he/him)

Lindsay Love

Lindsay Love

Chief Resource Officer

Yes, that’s her real name
(she/her)

Crystal Boveington

Crystal Boveington

Vice President of People Operations

A certified sommelier who loves live music, the NFL, and pets with human names
(she/her)

Nate Feeney

Nate Feeney

Executive Producer

Still wants to be a park ranger (and has the geology minor to prove it)
(he/him)

Nathan Thornton

Nathan Thornton

Senior Vice President of Creative

Adjunct writing professor and former Jeopardy contestant
(he/him)

Mark Love

Mark Love

Video Director

Classically trained comic book artist who collects vintage Volarés
(he/him)

Tyler Durbin

Tyler Durbin

Vice President of Account Management

Country music lover with an affinity for home improvement projects
(he/him)

Ross Barton

Ross Barton

Associate Vice President of Project Management

Hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail: 2,650 miles in five months flat
(he/him)

Joel Showalter

Joel Showalter

Executive Editorial Director

Alphabet fanatic who has all 26 letters tattooed on his shoulder
(he/him)

Aubrey Watts

Aubrey Watts

Controller

Has been to 36 states (so far)
(she/her)

Kaleigh Sampson

Kaleigh Sampson

Project Manager

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Hannah Sobul

Hannah Sobul

Digital and Media Strategist

An avid traveler with a bold goal of visiting all 7 continents
(she/her)

Dayana “Day” Kibilds

Dayana “Day” Kibilds

Vice President of Strategy

Has lived in 10 cities in 6 countries on 4 continents, so she can say with 100% confidence: Venezuelan food is the best
(she/her)

Sean Dunn

Sean Dunn

Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Gamer, swimmer, and harmonica player
(he/him)

Kate Gaines

Kate Gaines

Project Management Director

Can spot a fellow lefty from a mile away
(she/her)

Ali Kready

Ali Kready

Project Management Director

Loves a good Sauvignon Blanc, even better if it’s on a patio
(she/her)

Rachel Sharkman

Rachel Sharkman

Strategy Director

Makes a mean cake pop and loves a good beat drop
(she/her)

Liz Dallmann

Liz Dallmann

Associate Strategy Director

Dreamer, lover of learning, and goofball at heart
(she/her)

Matt Nesler

Matt Nesler

Executive Director of Digital Media Accounts

Worked as a mascot for a tattoo festival
(he/him)

Courtney Kuether

Courtney Kuether

Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Makes animated short films that have screened across the world
(she/her)

Chevonne Harris

Chevonne Harris

Associate Vice President of Strategy

Creator and lover of words with a strong passion for books, Oprah and Beyonce
(she/her)

Kevin Murray

Kevin Murray

Senior Video Editor

Loves horror films, hates pickles
(he/him)

Elisabeth Goodrow

Elisabeth Goodrow

Design Lead

Loves all things midcentury modern, illustrating little characters out of inanimate objects, and exploring Columbus’ parks.
(she/her)

Taylor King

Taylor King

Creative Director

Karate brown belt and softball player turned artist
(she/her)

Alex Henderson

Alex Henderson

Digital Experiences Director

Devoted outdoorsman and loyal Purdue alumnus
(he/him)

Katie Anthony-Brown

Katie Anthony-Brown

Associate Creative Director

Jumped out of a plane at 14,000 ft. and hated every single second of it
(she/her)

Tyler Spahr

Tyler Spahr

Associate Digital Design Director

Our resident expert on K-pop and Britney Spears
(he/him)

Amanda Caskey

Amanda Caskey

Senior Designer

In the business of turning frowns upside down
(she/her)

Caitlin Szczepanik

Caitlin Szczepanik

Research Manager

Runner who has perfected the art of carbo loading after the fact.
(she/her)

Cynthia Howard

Cynthia Howard

Senior Accountant

Winterguard-coaching, bicycle-riding, scuba-diving sourdough baker
(she/her)

Adina Kozberg

Adina Kozberg

Associate Vice President of Project Management

Host of bi-weekly Mah Jongg games, which is like book club, but with Chinese tiles
(she/her)

Taylor Thibodaux

Taylor Thibodaux

Strategist

She’s jumped from 27 waterfalls and would do it all over again for the thrill
(she/her)

Dakota Story

Dakota Story

Art Director, Copy

Self-published a science fiction novel
(he/him)

Ellen McDevitt-Stredney

Ellen McDevitt-Stredney

Creative Director

Lover of wildlife and all things mango flavored
(they/them)

Keith McDaniel

Keith McDaniel

Design Director

If he weren’t a graphic designer, he’d have been a Beatle
(he/him)

Mike Greenler

Mike Greenler

Associate Design Director

Enjoys a good cup of coffee as long as it tastes like melted ice cream.
(he/him)

Levi Gaidos

Levi Gaidos

Digital Designer

Was once an extra in a music video, so now he has an IMDb page.
(he/him)

Hayley Corson

Hayley Corson

Digital and Media Specialist

Our resident personal stylist
(she/her)

Ryan Janiszewski

Ryan Janiszewski

Director of Information Technology

Can proudly name any Beatles song within one note
(he/him)

Chris Pederson

Chris Pederson

Associate Vice President of Creative

Former East Coaster and West Coaster who’s now happily splitting the difference in Ohio
(he/him)

Tanuja Apte

Tanuja Apte

Paid Digital and Media Manager

Loves to paint, play competitive board games, and explore new coffee places.
(she/her)

Mike Rehfus

Mike Rehfus

Associate Copy Director

Proud Detroiter and former coffee shop owner
(he/him)

Jonathan Schmitt

Jonathan Schmitt

Design Director

Wowed his high-school talent show with a rendition of “Mama Said Knock You Out”
(he/him)

Connor Mitchell

Connor Mitchell

Associate Design Director

Classiest Deadhead you’ll ever meet
(he/him)

Eric Blair

Eric Blair

Associate Design Director

Singer for Mummula, his monster-themed surf-rock band
(he/him)

Michael Fletcher

Michael Fletcher

Senior Designer

Designs and choreographs programs for a local high school color guard
(he/him)

Audrey Ward

Audrey Ward

Associate Copy Director

Left-handed middle child from Florida who writes for work and play
(she/her)

Megan Hyde

Megan Hyde

Media Director

Passionate photographer and aspiring fly-fisher
(she/her)

Abby Zimmerman

Abby Zimmerman

Senior Digital and Media Strategist

Her ongoing soapboxes include curly hair care routines, the value of Tiny Friday™, and finding the best ranch in Austin
(she/her)

Tommy Bruning

Tommy Bruning

Lead Photographer

Loves Alaska, the outdoors, and photo shoots with LeBron James (for real)
(he/him)

Tahja Lauderdale

Tahja Lauderdale

Associate Project Management Director

Basketball brings her joy and traveling keeps her happy #Balance
(she/her)

Mimi Darwish

Mimi Darwish

Project Management Director

Started a running group that supports women who are battling and recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
(she/her)

Sarah Moore

Sarah Moore

Art Director, Design

Stays up too late reading horror novels and can’t stop thrifting
(she/her)

Sarah Martin

Sarah Martin

Senior Designer

Loves to travel the world and document every aspect of it
(she/her)

Anasha Stevens

Anasha Stevens

Senior Digital Writer

Always asks the flight attendant for cookies AND pretzels
(she/her)

Matthew Turcotte

Matthew Turcotte

Senior Research Analyst

A dancing baker with an equal love of gin & tonics and coffee
(he/him)

Gabby Dionisio

Gabby Dionisio

Senior Writer

After teaching high school English, has the sense of humor of a 14-year-old and stories for days
(she/her)

Laura Calhoon

Laura Calhoon

Account Director

Plant-addicted fraternal twin that loves winter and hates mashed potatoes
(she/her)

Stephanie Collins

Stephanie Collins

People Operations Specialist

Unapologetically addicted to cheesecake
(she/her)

Helene Dillion

Helene Dillion

Coordinator AR

Fuels her love of botany with a small business selling houseplants
(she/her)

Kristen Eubanks

Kristen Eubanks

Executive Assistant

Sang with The Ohio State University marching band on one of their albums
(she/her)

Michael Belton

Michael Belton

Senior Designer

Enjoys meeting people, learning Swahili, and the occasional overcast day
(he/him)

Lizzy Bridgewater

Lizzy Bridgewater

Account Director

Breakfast food is her love language
(she/her)

Brittany Eddleblute

Brittany Eddleblute

Project Manager

Will always be down for dressing up in costume (especially if it involves a mustache)
(she/her)

Joel Thomas

Joel Thomas

Executive Account Director

Former marathon training coach and lover of live music
(he/him)

Blaise Bolomon

Blaise Bolomon

Art Director, Design

Always down for a “Murder, She Wrote” marathon
(he/him)

Tara Allinger

Tara Allinger

Content Marketing Manager

Middle school volleyball coach who once climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
(she/her)

Lauren Haase

Lauren Haase

Art Director, Design

Bowls on a team called the Gutter Ghouls and is a big fan of Cincinnati’s famous Skyline Chili
(she/her)

Sarah Lack

Sarah Lack

Associate Client Engagement Director

Named her dogs after a fictional FBI agent and a notorious Supreme Court Justice
(she/her)

Andrew Gray

Andrew Gray

Brand Designer

A big fan of hiking, sci-fi, and spaghetti westerns
(he/him)

Haley Close

Haley Close

Associate Strategy Director

Has lived in 9 states and loved 8 of them
(she/her)

Nicole Lentine

Nicole Lentine

Client Engagement Manager

She’s a true podcast aficionado
(she/her)

Nick Welch

Nick Welch

Senior Writer

Was a straight-edge punk until he realized he was writing Carly Rae Jepsen songs
(he/him)

OUR VALUES

Our company’s values reflect the type of people we work well with. Embracing these values, we’re proud of the relationships we’ve built, both within our walls and with our partners.

Ologists smiling

All In

We’re 100 percent invested in what we do — both because that’s how we sustain our business, and because this is our purpose. We set high standards, and we deliver great work. We push boundaries and give ourselves permission to take risks. We lean in to help one another make the best work possible. Being all in doesn’t mean that we’re always on: it means that when we are on, we’re giving it everything we’ve got.

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Be a Good Human

We show respect in everything. We care deeply. We have a heartfelt desire to always do the right thing, even when it’s difficult. Through our conversations and actions, we inspire empathy and understanding — withholding judgment and honoring the humanity in every person, always.

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Simple is Smart

We work hard to create clarity, even in the most complex situations. We sit amid the chaos, sorting things out until we find the right answers. We solve problems, find patterns, and make connections. We value quality and clarity over volume.

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Be Inclusive

We respect our differences and seek out our similarities. We hand the microphone to unheard voices, and listen to those perspectives before we take action. We weave everyone’s unique experiences into the fabric of our culture. We dig into our biases and encourage our clients to do the same. We learn from each other and advocate for change — not just within our company, but throughout our industry. All of this helps us become better people, but it also helps us become better partners, with a multifaceted array of perspectives that allow us to make thoughtful recommendations to the clients we serve.

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Invest and Celebrate

We strive to bring out the best in each other. We are genuine and grateful, taking extra steps to show colleagues and clients that we value them. We carefully cultivate an environment that fosters growth, builds confidence, and expands knowledge and skills. We lift each other up. We give credit where it’s due and we show up for each other, every day.