YVONNE BRUNE,
Creative Director
Yvonne utilizes thought leadership in working with large companies like John Deere and Wells Fargo. She also understands small to medium business marketing models. From directing a web-based marketing effort that reported over $2 million in one quarterly campaign to a football thematic 30-day targeted blitz that generated over $9 million in revenue … her results are dramatically demonstrated. Co-founding Creative Department in 1991 was just the beginning of a long retention of internal work with John Deere Corporate, as well as multiple small businesses and not-for-profits. She has interests in classical music, public arts promotions and producing original watercolors, acrylics, graphite and pastels.

SHANE PERCIVAL,
Client Experience Manager
Shane, with eloquent ease, will engage and connect to the pulse of your clients. Shane communicates the essence of the all important tasks at hand.

KATHERINE GRABER,
Project & Client Experience Expert
Katherine is an accomplished project manager and organizational consultant. As an integralbusiness manager she has the customer as her key focus. As a customer experience manager, she has a solid connection between project completion on-time and on-budget with a can-do, customer-centric philosophy.

CAROLE JAHN,
Art Director 
Carole brings to her work, over three decades of art and photo direction, as well as internal management of large product roll outs. Carole commands the art and conversation of highly technical and artistically designed communications that empower and engage
all levels of audiences.

HELEN RANDALL,
Writer 

Helen, a marketing consultant with the consortium, offers years of experience as a writer, editor and communications strategist. With extensive work in agriculture, finance, business startup and technology arenas, she has successfully gained tens of millions of dollars in investment and grant funding and developed numerous strategic marketing plans for large and small clients.

MATT MARTEL,
Art Production Manager
Matt, a 20-year member of the consortium, has produced graphics for Deere and Company with 100% customer satisfaction.
He excels in both print and digital art production, and is a master with In-Design and web design software. He also facilitates logo design & development and has a wonderful Midwest work ethic.

SUE SCHWAGER,
Solutions Resource Manager
Sue has managed hundreds of fulfillment projects for Deere and Company within the Dealer Distribution Division. She is an excellent resource
for everything from creative solutions to complex programs and projects.

KEN JAMES,
SEO and Digital Marketing Manager
Ken partners with you to focus on your digital presence in order to generate exposure and sales. His over 9 years of digital marketing experience, from crafting, writing and auditing websites to keywords audits and SEO, will expand your visibility and enhance your customer base.

SHIRL JOHNSEN,
Webinar Developer and Producer
Shirl has trained new employees for the US Postal Service and Nationwide Insurance. She is a Program Manager in skills-building, specifically customer service, personal productivity, leadership, communication and team development. She is also adept at developing self-study opportunities for adult learners. She has directed publications of training materials and has  years of experience in printing and graphic design. Shirl is a supporter of not-for-profit animal rescue organizations.

BRETT BRUNE,
Content Marketing Expert
Digital and print content marketing and external relations expert who has written and managed editorial for globally influential media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. Skilled at producing materials that catalyze institutions, innovations and issues. Subject matter experience in Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, the Digital Factory, automation and robotics, virtual reality, cyber defense, sustainable energy, biotechnology, healthcare and entrepreneurial philanthropy.

 


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