In 1982, Bill formed TSG as a public relations firm. Today, TSG has grown into a full service communications firm that is the longest running independently owned firm in Utah. TSG is now a premier communications organization with over 90 employees doing business in over 40 states and internationally.

Adapting and innovating as communication and technology change have been a priority for Bill—one that’s kept TSG in business for over 35 years. He’s led the agency through many different eras, always working with the latest technology to solve client communication problems. As a result, he jokes that he’s had “about ten different jobs” as CEO.

Bill’s work with the agency has resulted in recognition from various outlets, including numerous Utah Addy Awards (advertising), Golden Spike Awards (public relations), International Subway Marketing Awards, and more. In addition to his professional experience, Bill plays an active role in organizations such as the International Association of Business Communicators and the International Marketers Association.

As an active community member, Bill’s influence has been felt beyond the business sector, as he has served on the United Way Board of Directors, the Executive Board of Junior Achievement, and as a volunteer for the Greek Orthodox Church. He is a devoted husband to Julie and proud father of Sarah and Nicholas.

Todd is a national strategic marketing expert with nearly 30 years’ experience creating and building some of the world’s best-known brands. He has worked directly for the CEOs of General Motors, Sprint, AT&T and a host of other companies across many industries.

Todd is currently the President and Partner of The Summit Group (TSG), a strategic marketing firm focused on growing businesses and increasing sales by helping communicate their brand story. Prior to joining the TSG team, he held senior positions in marketing, public affairs, community relations, advertising, public relations, and investor and analyst relations.

Todd is actively involved with numerous professional and community organizations currently serving on the Board of Governors for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trustees for the Utah Technology Council and the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Pioneer Theatre Company. Previously he has served the Seattle community as a Board Member for Books for Kids, The Corporate Council of the Arts, and the Village Theatre.

James is our Creative Director, leading a group of award-winning creative professionals at TSG. James served as a creative director at EuroRSCG, where he worked on clients such as Intel, In-Focus, Kodak, Red Lobster and others. He also served as a senior designer for Unboundary in Atlanta, where he worked with Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Equifax and many others.

James’ work has appeared in national publications, including Creativity, The AR100, The Mead Show, Print Magazine, and HOW Magazine, and has received numerous Addy and AIGA Awards. James taught at The Creative Circus in Atlanta and currently teaches Advertising Design at the University of Utah.

Christy is our head of digital communications. She has deep expertise in marketing and communications, with a focus on integrated digital plans that connect with the customer at every stage of their journey. Her team of experts spans a variety of platforms, and together they select the perfect one to deliver the message—whether that is a website, automation, social or programmatic platform, or search.

Christy’s extensive experience working as a VP of Marketing for a myriad of technology companies adds strategic value to TSG’s clients looking to place more emphasis on digital marketing. She has experience working in many industries, including technology, healthcare, retail, and franchising, in addition to running her own consulting firm.

She is an active member of the Utah Technology Council, the Utah Advertising Federation, Beta Sigma Phi, and the Women in Technology organization.

Melissa has worked in public relations and advertising since 2002. At TSG, she manages a team of talented professionals who handle marketing and advertising for franchise clients in 36 U.S. markets.

Prior to joining TSG, Melissa served as a department supervisor at Los Angeles-based PR firm B/HI. There, she played a vital role in the development, execution, and oversight of many multifaceted entertainment and consumer products campaigns, while working with major movie studios as well as niche entertainment brands and properties.

Melissa loves a challenge, and one of her favorite parts of her job is to use her PR and advertising skills to help clients solve their biggest problems.

Jordan Howe has been an influential part of TSG’s client marketing strategies for more than a decade and currently leads a talented 35-person strategic marketing and account services team. His strategic thinking, financial discipline and creativity help him oversee successful strategic advertising and marketing campaigns. He’s worked with clients including Subway, Express Locations (T-Mobile), Wireless Vision (T-Mobile), Extra Space Storage, and Jones Waldo.

Jordan joined TSG from Ingram Micro in Santa Ana, CA, where he provided channel marketing expertise to Motorola, Nokia, AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Jordan holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah.

Alfredo has more than 15 years of experience in producing interactive and e-commerce solutions for businesses as well as supervising development teams that provide technical and architectural direction. Throughout this time, Alfredo has worked for several interactive agencies such as EuroRSCG and BoedePartners, providing a range of solutions for clients including Intel, Iomega and 3M.

He has strong expertise with various shopping carts including tek9, osCommerce, and many custom solutions, some of which included the building of backend systems to help manage and fulfill orders. He has worked with gateway solutions such as Authorize.Net, Chase – Orbital and i-Transact, as well as using everything from APIs and COM components to XML to integrate different gateways.

Karl helps lead a team of eleven creative professionals at TSG. He joined the company in 2008, after graduating from the University of Utah and spending time at startups and boutique agencies. At TSG, he uses his curiosity, passion, and deep technical skill to inspire his team and create memorable campaigns for clients, including Subway, Microsoft, Maverik, and Equality Utah.

Karl is known for his “Meeting Portraits”—sketches of coworkers he’s done over the years—and for his ability to win the TSG Halloween costume contest year after year. When he’s not designing at TSG, he enjoys paddle boarding and exploring the outdoors with his family.

Jesse is a natural leader for his team of account managers, and together they find the right marketing solutions to help clients achieve their business and marketing goals.

Jesse is focused on developing cross-channel marketing strategies, identifying campaign optimizations, and maximizing ROI for his clients, especially those with digital marketing needs. He has had experience managing and supervising a range of projects, promotions, and campaigns for a variety of clients, including Sony Mobile, Extra Space Storage, and Microsoft.

Jesse has an insatiable curiosity, obsessive attention to detail, and a natural gift for communication, organization, and time-management. He is driven by results and client satisfaction.

Jillian came to TSG after serving as Strategy Director at Contravent and Integrated Media Strategist at Helix Education.

With a degree in Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism from Colorado State University, Jillian found her talents in strategic media placement and research organically, freelancing for five years for Colman White Media. Notable clients in her career include the American Diabetes Association, CFA Institute, and Horne Healthcare.

Her favorite part of the job is piecing together the “puzzle” of media usage, research, reports, and strategy. As she puts it, “Media plans are really an art form.”

Nicole is the Production Director for TSG. She and her team help to implement the agency’s ideas for clients, from print to PR events to TV.

Nicole has spent her career at creative agencies, working at both DSW/Euro RSCG and Studeo before coming to TSG. With a degree in Organizational Communications from the University of Utah, she is in her element working with printers, actors, production companies, editors, and others.

Nicole has led production on unique projects for Intel, Microsoft, Subway, Zions Bank, NordicTrak and others. She enjoys being hands-on and the daily challenge of managing a new project or researching a new production technique.

Ryan is TSG’s literal rock star—before he was our Recruiter/HR Generalist, he was a professional musician for four years, touring North America, Europe, and Japan.

After his stint as a pro drummer, he worked as a headhunter in the healthcare industry, where he successfully staffed healthcare professionals in some of the largest systems in the United States. At TSG, he’s tasked with adding to the great talent that already exists within the agency.

Ryan holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science from the University of Oregon. He still teaches drum lessons.