BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcus is VP Creative and a partner at LABOV in Fort Wayne. As Vice President and Awards Chair, he leads the chapter's ADDY Awards, from the call for entries and judging to the awards celebration.

Olivia is a communications strategist at Patterson Riegel Advertising with a talent for storytelling and brand voice.

Brandon is Director of Web Development at Asher Agency and an art director and front-end developer whose work spans websites, branding, illustration and print. He also writes the steampunk comic Black Rose. As Committee Liaison, he keeps AAF Fort Wayne's committees connected, on schedule and moving forward.

Cassandra is an art director at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne. As Programming Co-Chair, she helps shape the speakers, events and networking opportunities that bring AAF Fort Wayne members together.

John is a seasoned marketing professional and founder of Fort Wayne Marketing LLC and also Marketing the Midwest LLC. He leads membership growth and retention efforts for AAF Fort Wayne, working to make the club an indispensable resource for every creative professional in the region.

Archie is the founder of Brightbox Digital, a web design and SEO agency focused on helping businesses generate more leads through high-performing digital experiences. He brings a sharp understanding of digital strategy and growth to the AAF Fort Wayne board.

John draws on his academic background at Purdue University Fort Wayne to champion educational programming and student engagement within AAF. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world advertising practice.

Adam is Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts at Huntington University, his alma mater. Before teaching, he spent more than five years as an investigative reporter for WANE-TV's “15 Finds Out,” earning recognition from the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Aaron is Marketing Manager at Elevatus Architecture, a Fort Wayne–based firm with a national portfolio, where he leads brand storytelling for the people and projects behind the firm's work. Before joining Elevatus in 2022, he spent more than 20 years in local journalism as a reporter and editor, most recently as Digital Executive Producer at WANE 15. He also supports local businesses as a freelance social media manager.

Chris brings his experience at Harmony Design Worx to curate engaging programs and memorable events for AAF Fort Wayne members. He is passionate about creating spaces where creative professionals can connect, learn, and grow together.

Matt brings a background in marketing and brand development from his work at Sailrite Enterprises. He is committed to strengthening AAF Fort Wayne's community ties and supporting initiatives that help members at every stage of their creative careers.

Tyler is an associate professor of animation at Huntington University, where he chairs the Digital Media Arts department. He brings more than 15 years of video production, 3D animation and motion graphics experience, holds an MFA in animation and visual effects from the Academy of Art University, and won a Gold ADDY at the 2013 Fort Wayne American Advertising Awards. He serves on AAF Fort Wayne's Awards and Education committees.

Mary Jane is a writer at Fort Wayne Marketing with more than 25 years of experience in business writing, communications and marketing, from feature articles and brand assessments to websites, newsletters and grants. She serves on AAF Fort Wayne's Membership and Communications committees.