I set up visual displays. I’m a huge movie buff, particularly Quentin Tarantino films. Also an avid gamer and caffeine enthusiast.
awaychoff@chasedesign.netPeople
meet the team
Humble, collaborative, and inventive, our multi-disciplinary team specializes in crafting meaningful experiences of all types for other humans.
Dedicated to providing associates with the tools and support they need to succeed. Loves being outdoors, live events, and time with family.
aroot@chasedesign.netLoves combining design & communications to create a clear brand. Avid reader, puzzler, & artist with 2 crazy Boston Terrier pups.
amadonna@chasedesign.netProud Syracuse grad. Question asker & problem solver. Loves dogs, coffee, food, the outdoors, and the occasional glass of red wine (or two).
acostikyan@chasedesign.netPassionate about making design concepts come to life with pencils, pixels, and old-fashioned hard work. Enjoys live music and spending time with her kids.
apoirier@chasedesign.netEver curious and never complacent. Lover of fashion, good food, and exploring new places with her family.
aunderriner@chasedesign.netAvid marketer, communicator, and organizer. Enjoys crafting, the great outdoors, yoga, and good food.
acohen@chasedesign.netSelf-proclaimed product nerd who loves seeing projects come to life. Enjoys family time, live music, college sports, and is a total beach bum!
arose@chasedesign.netAlways happy to talk business strategy, Survivor strategy, or Ticket to Ride strategy. Lover of music, books, cake baking, and hiking.
arobison@chasedesign.netProvides graphic/structural design for packages on retail shelves all over America. An Eagle Scout, now his son’s Den and Pack Leader. ADK 46er.
aschweitzer@chasedesign.netOn a mission to provide creative solutions as easily as she does jigsaw puzzles. Loves plants, carbs and (above all) her dog, Henry.
akremer@chasedesign.netBen sees to digital strategies and media analytics, and lives his work via immersion in video games, television, print, and Syracuse University sports.
bwatkins@chasedesign.netProblem solver, relationship builder, baker with my family, to-do list maker, (both at work and at home), and hater of pickles.
brobinson@chasedesign.netAn IT Analyst who loves technology.; also enjoys summer and spending time with family and friends.
bfrost@chasedesign.netPrepares work for print. Loves painting with watercolors, spending time with her family, her garden, her cat, and her camp in the Adirondacks.
bdudden@chasedesign.netCombines our insights and design with client objectives. Devoted to family, disruptive DIY projects, and his ‘64 Porsche.
bhall@chasedesign.netPassionate, collaborative, detail-oriented problem-solver. Proud mom & wife who loves to travel, laugh & enjoy family.
bpeterson@chasedesign.netA 3D Environments Designer who loves to draw and jam out on the drums! Always down for a pickup game of basketball.
bluckette@chasedesign.netSelf-proclaimed jack of all trades who loves traveling and anything to do with the outdoors.
choward@chasedesign.netManages retail projects; designs for print and video. Enjoys the Adirondacks, and has cycled in the Pyrenees, following the route of the Tour de France.
candrews@chasedesign.netBuilder of all things. A true detail person. Experienced craftsman and design engineer. Father of triplets.
cpickering@chasedesign.netAn NKU alumni who loves creating illustrations and drawings. A purveyor of obscure movies and lover of cats.
cholten@chasedesign.netAccounting is black and white, so it’s great to practice in a world of colorful people. Loves her dog. Knew Dave Chase. For every debit, there is a credit.
cwilkinson@chasedesign.netDesigner in the product group. A devoted fisherman & hunter who loves camping and anything else he can do to be outdoors.
dhine@chasedesign.netCurious problem solver with a passion for incredible user experience. Loves to find the order in chaos.
dkerr@chasedesign.netA native of Seoul, birthplace of K-Pop and Gangnam style, Don brings unique perspective and energy to every retail, product, and package design project.
dkang@chasedesign.netProblem solver, relationship builder, and people person. Loves music, outdoor festivals, nature, dogs, and a great glass of red wine.
eWitkowski@chasedesign.netEllie loves to help people, and that’s why she got into HR. She also loves to travel, spend time with family and friends and her dog, Benson.
ekelley@chasedesign.netBoundary spanner, eagle eye, sommelier & pasta enthusiast. Spends most weekends at the zoo with her family.
egulbransen@chasedesign.net3D and 2D animation, motion graphics, and audio design. Loves to play with his kids, fly radio-controlled helicopters, and play golf.
emeier@chasedesign.netRaises the bar at work, raises goats at home.
esmith@chasedesign.netA recent graduate from Syracuse University's Communications Design program, Erin has a passion for art direction, problem solving, sketching, and "Westworld."
ereeves@chasedesign.netDetail-oriented thinker who constantly looks for new problems to solve. Proud dog mom, foodie, and dance lover.
forekomaiya@chasedesign.netConcept development, engineer, project management, construction, and installation. Hunter, fisherman, camper, gardener, and joyful father of two.
gchristoffel@chasedesign.netProblem-solver sitting at the intersection of strategy, creative & technology. Music lover + hockey & gymnastics dad on the home front.
ghedges@chasedesign.netZealous communicator, strategist, and problem solver with a passion for all things creative. Avid Peloton rider and plant mom.
hsavoldi@chasedesign.netI’m passionate about working in retail design. I also love spending time with my family and dogs, we’re usually all watching football or eating!
hsteiner@chasedesign.netPassionate collaborator; solving client business problems through smart insights and design. A devoted mom. Loves tacos.
hmeloy@chasedesign.netJade is an RIT grad, kayaker, crafter, reader of the Game of Thrones novels, and a rescuer to Doxy, a foxy kitten found under a trailer.
jcole@chasedesign.netBridging the gap between business and design. Loves to eat, play and explore the outdoors.
javant@chasedesign.netCreative thinker who enjoys bringing new ideas to life. Sees every challenge as an opportunity for growth. Loves traveling, remodeling friends homes, and time with her family.
jprice@chasedesign.netLoves to blend creative strategy and design. RIT grad, NASCAR, lacrosse and hockey fan. Collects vintage robots and vinyl. Enjoys adventures with his two young boys.
jcapello@chasedesign.net3D modeler for virtual reality projects; finds time for house repair, child-chasing, and golf.
jfarr@chasedesign.netExpert in translating shopper-based insights, strategies, and design to activate SBD solutions at retail to drive profitable growth.
jpirro@chasedesign.netPlanner, doer, and maker at work. Mom, runner, and foodie at home. Excited to shape and build the PM team at ChaseDesign.
jhammer@chasedesign.netFormer Designer. Found my passion in Creative Project Management. Natural problem solver. Devoted to family. I love cooking and the beach.
jbaum@chasedesign.netFormer librarian turned strategist. A fan or Rush, she’s seen the band live 16 times, including front row.
jwilson@chasedesign.netLoves solving problems and being creative, at both work and home. Enjoys travel, good food, new experiences, and family time.
jbrooks@chasedesign.netJoe is a very dynamic and seasoned CEO, steering us into our third 30-year run with a vivid vision as he leads our amazing and talented design firm!
jlampertius@chasedesign.netMajors in IT with a minor in Farm Machinery. Has commuted to work via snowmobile.
jmasters@chasedesign.netDesigner of packaging, merchandising, retail & more. Advocate of manual transmissions, Adirondack 46er, cyclist & most fanatic Star Wars geek in the company.
jcammarata@chasedesign.netGraphic design for packaging and retail; art director for her church; mother of two young children; enjoys making family memories.
jzajac@chasedesign.netDesigns for retail and research. Enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, yoga, travel, painting, jewelry making, and riding her Peloton.
kgjersvig@chasedesign.netCoordinator of people and projects. Enjoys painting and drinking wine, preferably at the same time.
kfinch@chasedesign.net“I pay the bills.” Thirty years ago, went from high school graduation to ChaseDesign; loves her Pekingese (“T-Bone”); given the nickname "Mad Dog" by Mr. Chase.
kwicks@chasedesign.netAlways a storyteller, sometimes a story reader. Loves going camping, mixing cocktails, writing fiction, and any combination of the three.
kcostikyan@chasedesign.netStrong problem solver who finds opportunities are often wrapped inside the problem. Loves fashion, visiting new places and hiking with her children and dog.
khiggins@chasedesign.netKendall is innately curious about human behavior, evidenced by her passion for uncovering insights and binge-watching obscure documentaries (with her rescue dog and red wine).
kbaird@chasedesign.netShepherds print from design to production, and her daughter from horse show to horse show; enjoys live music, printmaking, and writing.
khenson@chasedesign.netA SCAD grad, chai lover and visual storyteller. Enjoys good food, hiking, and aspires to be a dog mom someday.
kkadkol@chasedesign.netKyle is a CPA in NY and has his Bachelor's in Accounting and MBA from SUNY Oswego. Enjoys time with family and friends, playing basketball, and watching sports.
kPienkowski@chasedesign.netCopywriter and recreational writer of fiction and bad poetry. Advocate of children's literature, Finger Lakes wine, and the Oxford comma.
lferrel@chasedesign.netDesigns retail spaces. Interned at Hatch Show Print. Enjoys volleyball, drawing, and excels at salsa dancing. Has a deep love for things that crawl, swim, fly.
lwoodruff@chasedesign.netDesigner with a passion for problem-solving and creative exploration.
lmays@chasedesign.netExcellent listener and organizer. Loves to hike, ski, cook, go to breweries, and explore new places with her dog, Mazie.
lmorelli@chasedesign.netA dedicated problem solver who loves a good spreadsheet to stay organized at work. Loves food, travel/vacations on the beach with family and friends, and of course anything that involves her dog.
lrispoli@chasedesign.netProud University of Rochester alumna with a passion for problem solving and working with people. Loves to travel, try new foods, and ski.
lwei@chasedesign.netAn RIT grad, INFP, and passionate designer. Enjoys herbal tea, 80s and 90s music, and having fun with friends and family.
lkotas@chasedesign.netA passionate designer who loves coffee, lists, decorating her house and spending quality time with her family.
lmoore@chasedesign.netA recent RIT grad with a love for design, illustration, organization, cooking, and British dramas.
mblaisdell@chasedesign.netRochester native, SU grad, and visual storyteller; loves cats, cooking, and live music; tagged in crowd at Lollapolooza 2013.
mleonardi@chasedesign.netTypically heard asking, “why?” Often found baking a loaf or pie. Likely felt as a social connector. An empathy-driven story collector.
msillies@chasedesign.netConcept development for retail environments; brings things to life in 3D; enjoys volleyball, camping, family time, and classic cars, especially his ’68 Camaro.
mfarrell@chasedesign.net“Jack of all trades" with a degree in Accounting and MBA from LeMoyne College; loves fishing, camping, the beach, and the Yankees.
mlamanna@chasedesign.netMakes concepts and images come to life with 3D visualization; also writes and records original music, collects guitars.
msteele@chasedesign.netResearcher interested in human behavior. Megan has an MA in Cognitive Science, loves cheering on the San Diego Padres, adventuring with family, and dancing with friends.
mlaufer@chasedesign.netResearcher, insights specialist, team player – and long overdue for his next family game night victory.
mbutler@chasedesign.netAir Traffic Controller for people and projects; enjoys hiking and travel; notes that due to Witness Protection constraints, this is not his real picture.
pquintana@chasedesign.netStrategist driven by curiosity and adventure, Pilar has a PhD in social research methodology, opened a brewery, and celebrated New Years on Zanzibar.
pmckay@chasedesign.netA Syracuse native and a RIT graduate. Loves a good chai latte, her dog, and snowboarding in the winter.
rpachilis@chasedesign.netCame from West Palm to learn to snowboard. Also enjoys surfing the Web with frequent visits to Vimeo and Motionographer.
rjohnson@chasedesign.netStrategic collaborator with a passion for balancing the creative and analytical. Loves food, music, nature, travel, and dogs.
rtownsend@chasedesign.netA second-generation designer, Riva appreciates the visual but relishes designing the entire experience, perhaps to the tune of AFI or the Ronettes.
rpowers@chasedesign.net“Part stylist, part engineer.” All aspects of product design. Loves his grandchildren, his TR-6, watching his daughter play soccer.
rkingston@chasedesign.netCoordinates everything and everyone who travels. Makes the best peanut brittle in the world.
rharvard@chasedesign.netLoves going on new adventures with her family and is excited to help take merchandising strategies to new heights.
sdenardo@chasedesign.netSarah crossed the country four times in her career, most recently in from Oregon. When not in the car, she bakes, crafts, and attends to her terrier Sammy.
swatkins@chasedesign.netLeads product design strategy and helps clients grow businesses through innovation. At his Adirondack camp, he draws, and sits on the porch.
sosiecki@chasedesign.netRetail installer and product shopper; among his records: a 13-foot receipt at a grocery store. Bowled first 300 game at 16. Youth Leader at his church.
szajac@chasedesign.netVisual storyteller and unabashed data & science nerd. Loves having kids, which gives him the excuse to do things he’d rather do anyway.
smcnaughton@chasedesign.netPreps files for printer, builds mockups. Father, fan of RIT hockey; racing fan, owns world’s largest collection of Super Dirt Week t-shirts.
smac@chasedesign.netChinese-born, Kiwi-raised creative seeking to invigorate human idiosyncrasies through design. Purveyor of neckties. The “u” is silent.
sou@chasedesign.netAn overall passionate person; lover of the sun, kittens, plants and Taylor Swift.
tjerome@chasedesign.netWorks as model maker and travels for retail installations. Enjoys hockey, soccer, cycling, the company of his wife and dog.
tgjersvig@chasedesign.netStrategic, consultative project manager. Girl Dad who enjoys trips to the park and zoo, family beach vacations and hiking. College football, basketball, and Bengals fan.
ahetzer@chasedesign.netUshers print pieces from layout to mechanical. Patriots and Red Sox loyalist. Lives in the country with her daughters and fishes on Otisco Lake.
twillardson@chasedesign.netTyler likes people, nature, art, books, empathy, music, travel, and Wes Anderson films, and tries to never suppress a generous impulse.
tspringer@chasedesign.netProduct Installation Specialist. I collect vinyl. I've also spent a lot of time playing Souls games the past few years.
zbyars@chasedesign.net