I set up visual displays. I’m a huge movie buff, particularly Quentin Tarantino films. Also an avid gamer and caffeine enthusiast.
awaychoff@chasedesign.netAarron Waychoff
Product Installation Specialist
People
meet the team
Humble, collaborative, and inventive, our multi-disciplinary team specializes in crafting meaningful experiences of all types for other humans.
Passionate about design, architecture, & the arts. A travel fanatic who enjoys a good story. Thrives on being active. Cherishes laughter; loves family & friends.
acarmichael@chasedesign.netAdam Carmichael
VP, Environmental Design
Dedicated to providing associates with the tools and support they need to succeed. Loves being outdoors, live events, and time with family.
aroot@chasedesign.netAlex Root
Director, Human Resources
Loves combining design & communications to create a clear brand. Avid reader, puzzler, & artist with 2 crazy Boston Terrier pups.
amadonna@chasedesign.netAlicia Madonna
Marketing Manager
Proud Syracuse grad. Question asker & problem solver. Loves dogs, coffee, food, the outdoors, and the occasional glass of red wine (or two).
acostikyan@chasedesign.netAli Costikyan
Sr. Director, Business Leadership
Passionate 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.netAllie Poirier
VP, Creative Director
Ever curious and never complacent. Lover of fashion, good food, and exploring new places with her family.
aunderriner@chasedesign.netAlynn Underriner
VP, Business Leadership
Avid marketer, communicator, and organizer. Enjoys crafting, the great outdoors, yoga, and good food.
acohen@chasedesign.netAnaliese Cohen
VP, Business Leadership
Self-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.netAndrea Rose
Sr. Project Manager
Always happy to talk business strategy, Survivor strategy, or Ticket to Ride strategy. Lover of music, books, cake baking, and hiking.
arobison@chasedesign.netAndrea Robison
Strategy Director
Provides 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.netAndy Schweitzer
VP, Creative Production
On a mission to provide creative solutions as easily as she does jigsaw puzzles. Loves plants, carbs and (above all) her dog, Henry.
akremer@chasedesign.netAnna Kremer
Account Director
Ben sees to digital strategies and media analytics, and lives his work via immersion in video games, television, print, and Syracuse University sports.
bwatkins@chasedesign.netBen Watkins
VP, Story
Problem solver, relationship builder, baker with my family, to-do list maker, (both at work and at home), and hater of pickles.
brobinson@chasedesign.netBeth Robinson
Sr. Director, Business Leadership
An IT Analyst who loves technology.; also enjoys summer and spending time with family and friends.
bfrost@chasedesign.netBob Frost
Sr. IT Analyst
Prepares work for print. Loves painting with watercolors, spending time with her family, her garden, her cat, and her camp in the Adirondacks.
bdudden@chasedesign.netBonny Dudden
Production Manager
Combines our insights and design with client objectives. Devoted to family, disruptive DIY projects, and his ‘64 Porsche.
bhall@chasedesign.netBrad Hall
Managing Partner
Passionate, collaborative, detail-oriented problem-solver. Proud mom & wife who loves to travel, laugh & enjoy family.
bpeterson@chasedesign.netBrittany Peterson
Project Manager
A 3D Environments Designer who loves to draw and jam out on the drums! Always down for a pickup game of basketball.
bluckette@chasedesign.netBrock Luckette
Sr. Designer
Self-proclaimed jack of all trades who loves traveling and anything to do with the outdoors.
choward@chasedesign.netCalvin Howard
Sr. Mechanical Designer
Manages 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.netChristopher Andrews
Master of Design
Builder of all things. A true detail person. Experienced craftsman and design engineer. Father of triplets.
cpickering@chasedesign.netChuck Pickering
Sr. Model Maker
An NKU alumni who loves creating illustrations and drawings. A purveyor of obscure movies and lover of cats.
cholten@chasedesign.netClaire Holten
Sr. Designer
Accounting 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.netClaire Wilkinson
Accounting Manager
Designer in the product group. A devoted fisherman & hunter who loves camping and anything else he can do to be outdoors.
dhine@chasedesign.netDave Hine
Design Director
Curious problem solver with a passion for incredible user experience. Loves to find the order in chaos.
dkerr@chasedesign.netDawn Kerr
Sr. Director, Digital Strategy
A 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.netDon Kang
Master of Design
Problem solver, relationship builder, and people person. Loves music, outdoor festivals, nature, dogs, and a great glass of red wine.
eWitkowski@chasedesign.netElisa Witkowski
Sr. Account Director
Ellie 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.netEllie Kelley
HR Manager
Boundary spanner, eagle eye, sommelier & pasta enthusiast. Spends most weekends at the zoo with her family.
egulbransen@chasedesign.netEmily Gulbransen
Sr. Account Director
3D and 2D animation, motion graphics, and audio design. Loves to play with his kids, fly radio-controlled helicopters, and play golf.
emeier@chasedesign.netEric Meier
Design Director
A recent graduate from Syracuse University's Communications Design program, Erin has a passion for art direction, problem solving, sketching, and "Westworld."
ereeves@chasedesign.netErin Reeves
Sr. Designer
Detail-oriented thinker who constantly looks for new problems to solve. Proud dog mom, foodie, and dance lover.
forekomaiya@chasedesign.netFelicia Orekomaiya
Strategist
Concept development, engineer, project management, construction, and installation. Hunter, fisherman, camper, gardener, and joyful father of two.
gchristoffel@chasedesign.netGlenn Christoffel
VP, Design Implementation
Problem-solver sitting at the intersection of strategy, creative & technology. Music lover + hockey & gymnastics dad on the home front.
ghedges@chasedesign.netGreg Hedges
Vice President, Digital
Zealous communicator, strategist, and problem solver with a passion for all things creative. Avid Peloton rider and plant mom.
hsavoldi@chasedesign.netHadley Savoldi
Account Director
I’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.netHeather Steiner
Design Director
Passionate collaborator; solving client business problems through smart insights and design. A devoted mom. Loves tacos.
hmeloy@chasedesign.netHolly Meloy
Managing Partner
Jade 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.netJade Cole
Creative Director
Bridging the gap between business and design. Loves to eat, play and explore the outdoors.
javant@chasedesign.netJames Avant
Sr. Account Manager
Creative 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.netJamie Price
Project Manager
Loves 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.netJason Capello
VP, Creative Director
3D modeler for virtual reality projects; finds time for house repair, child-chasing, and golf.
jfarr@chasedesign.netJason Farr
Sr. Designer
Expert in translating shopper-based insights, strategies, and design to activate SBD solutions at retail to drive profitable growth.
jpirro@chasedesign.netJeff Pirro
Managing Partner
Planner, doer, and maker at work. Mom, runner, and foodie at home. Excited to shape and build the PM team at ChaseDesign.
jhammer@chasedesign.netJennie Hammer
VP, Project Management
Former Designer. Found my passion in Creative Project Management. Natural problem solver. Devoted to family. I love cooking and the beach.
jbaum@chasedesign.netJenny Baum
Sr. Project Manager
Former librarian turned strategist. A fan or Rush, she’s seen the band live 16 times, including front row.
jwilson@chasedesign.netJill Wilson
Strategy Director
Loves solving problems and being creative, at both work and home. Enjoys travel, good food, new experiences, and family time.
jbrooks@chasedesign.netJoe Brooks
Sr. Account Director
Joe 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.netJoe Lampertius
CEO
Majors in IT with a minor in Farm Machinery. Has commuted to work via snowmobile.
jmasters@chasedesign.netJoel Masters
IT Director
Designer of packaging, merchandising, retail & more. Advocate of manual transmissions, Adirondack 46er, cyclist & most fanatic Star Wars geek in the company.
jcammarata@chasedesign.netJon Cammarata
Sr. Design Director
Graphic design for packaging and retail; art director for her church; mother of two young children; enjoys making family memories.
jzajac@chasedesign.netJulie Zajac
Sr. Designer
Designs for retail and research. Enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, yoga, travel, painting, jewelry making, and riding her Peloton.
kgjersvig@chasedesign.netKara Gjersvig
Sr. Design Director
Coordinator of people and projects. Enjoys painting and drinking wine, preferably at the same time.
kfinch@chasedesign.netKara Russell
Sr. Coordinator, Scheduling
“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.netKaren Wicks
Sr. Accounts Payable Coordinator
Always a storyteller, sometimes a story reader. Loves going camping, mixing cocktails, writing fiction, and any combination of the three.
kcostikyan@chasedesign.netKaty Costikyan
Sr. Copywriter
Strong 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.netKelly Higgins
Sr. Project Manager
Kendall 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.netKendall Baird
Sr. Strategy Director
Designs for retail spaces, brand identity, presentations, packaging. Enjoys playing with her children, soccer, and boating on Skaneateles Lake.
kcoyne@chasedesign.netKerry Coyne
VP, Master of Design
Shepherds print from design to production, and her daughter from horse show to horse show; enjoys live music, printmaking, and writing.
khenson@chasedesign.netKristina Henson
Sr. Production Specialist
A SCAD grad, chai lover and visual storyteller. Enjoys good food, hiking, and aspires to be a dog mom someday.
kkadkol@chasedesign.netKruti Kadkol
Sr. Designer
Kyle 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.netKyle Pienkowski
Director of Finance
Copywriter and recreational writer of fiction and bad poetry. Advocate of children's literature, Finger Lakes wine, and the Oxford comma.
lferrel@chasedesign.netLaura Ferrel
Sr. Director, Story
Designs 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.netLaura Woodruff
Sr. Design Director
Designer with a passion for problem-solving and creative exploration.
lmays@chasedesign.netLauren Mays
Design Director
Excellent listener and organizer. Loves to hike, ski, cook, go to breweries, and explore new places with her dog, Mazie.
lmorelli@chasedesign.netLauren Morelli
Account Manager
A 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.netLauren Rispoli
Director, Project Management
An RIT grad, INFP, and passionate designer. Enjoys herbal tea, 80s and 90s music, and having fun with friends and family.
lkotas@chasedesign.netLeah Kotas
Sr. Designer
A passionate designer who loves coffee, lists, decorating her house and spending quality time with her family.
lmoore@chasedesign.netLindsay Moore
Design Director
A recent RIT grad with a love for design, illustration, organization, cooking, and British dramas.
mblaisdell@chasedesign.netMaggie Blaisdell
Graphic Designer
Rochester native, SU grad, and visual storyteller; loves cats, cooking, and live music; tagged in crowd at Lollapolooza 2013.
mleonardi@chasedesign.netMarlena Leonardi
Creative Director
Typically heard asking, “why?” Often found baking a loaf or pie. Likely felt as a social connector. An empathy-driven story collector.
msillies@chasedesign.netMaryGrace Sillies
Sr. Strategist
Concept development for retail environments; brings things to life in 3D; enjoys volleyball, camping, family time, and classic cars, especially his ’68 Camaro.
mfarrell@chasedesign.netMatt Farrell
Sr. Design Director
“Jack of all trades" with a degree in Accounting and MBA from LeMoyne College; loves fishing, camping, the beach, and the Yankees.
mlamanna@chasedesign.netMatt LaManna
Finance Manager
Makes concepts and images come to life with 3D visualization; also writes and records original music, collects guitars.
msteele@chasedesign.netMatt Steele
Design Director
Researcher 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.netMegan Laufer
Researcher
Coordinates designers, fabricators, retailers, and clients so “everyone is happy” at completion. Enjoys her family, friends, art, fashion, and fantastic food.
mchapman@chasedesign.netMelissa Chapman
Managing Partner
Researcher, insights specialist, team player – and long overdue for his next family game night victory.
mbutler@chasedesign.netMichael Butler
Research Director
Drives growth opportunities via business development and collaboration across IPG agencies. Loves music, kayaking, family, and his dog Wiatt.
pcloutier@chasedesign.netPeter Cloutier
Growth & Strategic Partnerships Lead
Air 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.netPeter Quintana
VP, Design Operations
Strategist driven by curiosity and adventure, Pilar has a PhD in social research methodology, opened a brewery, and celebrated New Years on Zanzibar.
pmckay@chasedesign.netPilar McKay
Sr. Strategist
A Syracuse native and a RIT graduate. Loves a good chai latte, her dog, and snowboarding in the winter.
rpachilis@chasedesign.netRachel Pachilis
Graphic Designer
Came from West Palm to learn to snowboard. Also enjoys surfing the Web with frequent visits to Vimeo and Motionographer.
rjohnson@chasedesign.netRandy Johnson
Design Director
Strategic collaborator with a passion for balancing the creative and analytical. Loves food, music, nature, travel, and dogs.
rtownsend@chasedesign.netRebecca Townsend
Sr. Director, Business Leadership
A second-generation designer, Riva appreciates the visual but relishes designing the entire experience, perhaps to the tune of AFI or the Ronettes.
rpowers@chasedesign.netRiva Powers
Creative Director
“Part stylist, part engineer.” All aspects of product design. Loves his grandchildren, his TR-6, watching his daughter play soccer.
rkingston@chasedesign.netRon Kingston
Sr. Design Director
Coordinates everything and everyone who travels. Makes the best peanut brittle in the world.
rharvard@chasedesign.netRoxanne Harvard
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Loves going on new adventures with her family and is excited to help take merchandising strategies to new heights.
sdenardo@chasedesign.netSarah DeNardo
Planogram and Shelf Analyst Specialist
Sarah 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.netSarah Watkins
VP, Technology Ops
Leads product design strategy and helps clients grow businesses through innovation. At his Adirondack camp, he draws, and sits on the porch.
sosiecki@chasedesign.netScott Osiecki
Managing Partner
Retail 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.netScott Zajac
Sr. Retail Installation Specialist
Visual storyteller and unabashed data & science nerd. Loves having kids, which gives him the excuse to do things he’d rather do anyway.
smcnaughton@chasedesign.netSean McNaughton
Sr. Director, Information Design
Preps 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.netSteve Mac
Production Manager
Chinese-born, Kiwi-raised creative seeking to invigorate human idiosyncrasies through design. Purveyor of neckties. The “u” is silent.
sou@chasedesign.netSteven Ou
Designer
Grew up in Texas and took up an interest in rodeo to impress girls by bull & bareback bronc riding. Enjoys fly fishing, hunting, kayaking, and hiking.
sscarr@chasedesign.netStuart Scarr
Managing Partner
Works as model maker and travels for retail installations. Enjoys hockey, soccer, cycling, the company of his wife and dog.
tgjersvig@chasedesign.netTanner Gjersvig
Director, Design Implementation
Strategic, 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.netTJ Hetzer
Sr. Project Manager
Ushers 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.netTrina Willardson
Sr. Production Specialist
Tyler likes people, nature, art, books, empathy, music, travel, and Wes Anderson films, and tries to never suppress a generous impulse.
tspringer@chasedesign.netTyler Springer
Director, Design Implementation
Product Installation Specialist. I collect vinyl. I've also spent a lot of time playing Souls games the past few years.
zbyars@chasedesign.netZane Byars
Product Installation Specialist
