Our Team

Bringing 20+ years of exceeding sales goals at Fortune 500 companies, including Coca-Cola, Verizon and Yellow Pages, Farah Middleton launches and leverages successful sales and marketing campaigns. She drives business growth and strengthens relationships with both customers and contractors. Farah obtained a B.A. in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Bringing nearly a decade of experience at top creative agencies throughout Pittsburgh, Jac Wynn serves as the lead website and app developer at Motor Mouth Multimedia. Jac designs, manages and grows customer’s online presence using various platform, such as iOS, WordPress & PHP, Front End and Back End. In addition to development, Jac strategically devises effective user experiences and configures servers for the best performance and security. Jac obtained a degree in computer science from CCAC.

Bringing more than 20+ years of photography experience to shoots, Monica Godfrey captures everything from perfect portraits and product shots to editorial images and corporate events. To give back to the community, Monica serves on the Bike PGH Board of Directors and founded the national non-profit Black Girls Do Bike Inc., which was recently featured in a Ford Bronco Sport campaign and secured sponsorships from Ford, Trek Bikes and Weight Watchers. Monica obtained a B.S. in Business Administration and Management from Robert Morris University.

Bringing 20+ years of experience in theater, writing, photography and film, Corey Lankford uses media to connect to audiences. He serves as the CEO of Cwlcreatives LLC, offering film, photography and music services. Recently, he produced Hellway To Heaven; a sold-out, live theatrical tour. Corey obtained a B.A. in  Communications from Geneva College.

Through a multicultural marketing lens, Shanell Lamere helps clients see all audiences and elevate diverse voices. Holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Pittsburgh, Shanell combines her academic understanding of human behavior with her passion for visual storytelling. Shanell is committed to using her lens to celebrate and amplify voices, creating narratives that foster understanding and connection.

Bringing 15+ years of marketing and communications experience at nonprofits, financial institutions, and corporations, Gia Maxwell uses creative storytelling to help clients craft a clear marketing message and hold meaningful conversations with their target audiences. Recently, Gia served as the director of communications at One Detroit Credit Union, where she translated complex financial terms into easily understood information. Gia holds a B.A. in Film and Video from Michigan State University.

Bringing 20+ years of experience in human resources and labor relations at companies such as Asurion, General Electric and Pepsi, Bernadette Hudgins helps form productive teams. She has honed her goal-setting and HR skills to assist older adults through her company Golden Connections. Bernadette obtained a B.S. in Human Ecology and an M.S. in Human Resources and Labor Relations and has received Society for Human Resource Management Certification.

Bringing more than 15+ years of business and event management to the job, Janica Smith develops successful strategies to execute events and maximize account profitability. Janica has served in new market development and sales roles at Tumi and Kenneth Cole. Currently, she is the owner of Janna Kay. Janica obtained a B.A. in Apparel, Textile and Merchandising from Eastern Michigan UniversityEastern Michigan University.

Bringing 15 years of crafting and managing multimedia and fine art campaigns for major brands, Kyle Barnes blends innovation with practicality, on time and on budget. Currently, he is the owner of Urban Ad Shop, which has received countless awards, including the Gold Paragon Award, a National Council for Marketing & Public Relations Award, a Silver Addy and Midwestern American Advertising Awards. Kyle obtained a B.A. in Advertising.

Bringing 25+ years of experience to design jobs, Robert looks through a fine arts lens to conceptualize marketing materials from concept through completion. His work has increased sales and traffic to corporate and nonprofit organizations. Robert obtained a B.A. in Studio Art from Michigan State University.

A recent graduate of Michigan State University, Armani McKalpain brings a fresh, vibrant view to graphic design products. Formerly the director of advertising for the Michigan State University Residence Halls Association and student designer for Michigan State University’s Athletic Department, Armani continues to refine and develop core design skills of composition, typography, balance, and color theory.

With 20+ years as a marketing coordinator in the sports and entertainment industry, Rebekka Hughes has transferred her skills into the mental health field. 
Rebekka is the founder of CGL Wellness Group, LLC, director at large for the Michigan Play Therapy Association, and graduate of The Association for Play Therapy Leadership Academy. Rebekka obtained a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University, an M.A. in Human Services and an M.A in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.