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Mel Kerns
director of client services
With experience at big-name agencies (Wieden + Kennedy and Fallon) for big-name clients (Nike and Microsoft), Mel brings invaluable purpose-branding insight and expertise. A Florida native and Vanderbilt grad, she’s also an avid college football fan. Go Noles!
Alexandria Reeve
Office Coordinator
With a bachelor’s in PR, advertising and applied communication at Florida International University, Ali applies her communication and organizational skills every day for us. An aspiring social media manager, she jumps in whenever and wherever needed with enthusiasm and determination.
Tracy Reinert
production manager
Tracy is a high-volume juggler. Marketing programs. Client relationships. Strategies. Budgets. Public relations. Events. And award-winning creative director! This Loyola University of Chicago grad who studied art history in Rome is a proven leader and motivator.
Patrick Fitzgerald
director of business development
Where Patrick goes, business grows. This University of Alabama grad brings an array of industry expertise to the agency, from business development and account management to sales and digital marketing. He also volunteers as a youth basketball coach.
Peggy Wilson
president/CEO
As a creative professional, Peggy Wilson has made a significant impact on Southwest Florida. In her career, spanning over 25 years, she has produced an astonishing number of the region’s highest profile, most recognized brands in dominant industries such as real estate and land development, hospitality, retail sales, technology, banking services, health care, sports and recreation, non-profits and travel/tourism. Her own intrinsic talent, keen market insight and innate ability to attract and retain skilled creative professionals have fueled the growth of Wilson Creative Group since she launched the agency in 2007.
The diverse portfolio of work she and her team generate on a daily basis is consistently recognized with awards from the American Advertising Federation, the Southeastern Building Council and the Building Industry Associations of both Lee and Collier counties. Her clients benefit greatly from engaging her as a brand consultant and her strategy-driven approach to marketing communications. A Florida native from Palm Beach County, Peggy has made Naples her home since 1989.
Ryan Hall
creative director
Half-outdoorsman. Half-techie. This marketing expert utilizes his leadership skills learned at Apple, tools and talent to develop successful brands here just as he did at Shutterfly, Gap Inc. and Banana Republic.
Robert Armstrong
copy director
A natural storyteller, Robert brings imagination and originality to every message, campaign and client. When not writing award-winning brand narratives, you’ll likely find this Wawa-loving Philly native on the theatrical stage.
Erik Vilnius
senior art director
Specializing in print design, Erik is a talented problem-solver and approaches every design challenge from a focused and creative perspective.
Chris Pastir
art director
This hard working, fast adapting, collaborative, organized and detailed designer keeps his cool when the heat is on.
Rob Kerns
digital analyst
Decisive and disciplined covert web design operative who infiltrates users’ psyches with mind-blowing technical executions.
Karen Garcia
web designer
This English, Spanish, Italian, SEO speaking pro, has a motto: Consider it done! In web and graphic design, does she ever.
Kimberly Curry
social media manager
Kim leverages her extensive background in event production and marketing strategy to our clients’ social media presences. When she’s not seeking out “hidden gem” coffee shops, she helps with the marketing/event efforts for The Wounded Warriors of Collier County, volunteers for our local AAF chapter and has previously served The United Arts Council of Collier County.
Jama Dock
public relations director
Buzz creator, industry award winner, proud Western Kentucky University Hilltopper and even prouder mother of three. On top of all that, this PR pro can do handstand walks. Trust us, we’ve seen it.
Gabriela Rivas
jr. account manager
An FGCU alum, Gabi is a bona fide master communicator given she’s earned her master’s in media and communication from Florida State. Her secret superpowers: Hispanic marketing, social media branding and public relations.
Sadie Wilson
account coordinator
A lively and creative soul with extensive agency knowledge from her mother, our CEO, Sadie is a recent College of Charleston graduate. She facilitates all types of marketing projects on behalf of her clients.
Christian Anderson
operation & video manager
One of the Great Masters of organization, problem solving and scheduling efficiency. If that sounds impressive, you should see his mixed-media painting work. Some is on our walls.
Terri Poli
bookkeeper
This always-smiling, uber-caring number cruncher, has the minutia all figured out when bringing the numbers together. And insists on finding the right bucket for each and every penny.
Maple Wilson
mascot
This hard-napping, sometimes-snoring, affectionate, sweet chocolate lab is our office mascot. Always ready to cheer us up during the 2 o’clock blues, and receive a treat.
Brianna Neads
account manager
When Brianna joined WCG, she hit the ground running. This FGCU grad already has ad industry experience—and a master’s degree in her sights. She loves her goldendoodle Mia, the Yankees, cooking and outdoor adventure.
Lily Wilson
accounting coordinator
Lily is a proud Florida State grad who loves to solve problems and find creative solutions to any challenge. Her enthusiasm is definitely an asset for the agency’s accounting team. Outside the office, Lily enjoys cooking, baking and doting on her cat Helen.
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Yulia Yugay
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
A master of efficiency and productivity. A wealth of business and HR experience. Fluent in three languages. Knows how to swim with the sharks. Literally, she swims with sharks.