Our Leadership

Don has always been intrigued by the Bauhaus style brought forth in Germany in 1919, and this minimalist style can also be seen in his work. He lives by the phrase “less is more”, and takes a partnership approach with clients, helping them anticipate and move to the next level. He integrates award winning visual solutions with their marketing and business goals. Careful attention to branding results in forward-thinking design that is then applied to all tiers of the clients needs.

Don believes that all artistic disciplines – including architecture, graphic design, fashion, and product design can be interrelated in the design process. Effective integration of these disciplines results in simple, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions that respond to each client’s need.

Don is a member of AIGA, and has been a guest lecturer to design students at Michigan State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design as well as Photography. Don also has participated in portfolio critiques for MSU Department of Art & Art History’s design graduates, and also teaches design courses at Michigan State University.

As Chief Strategy Officer, he draws upon over 15 years of proven experience to put the best options and solutions on the table, and always puts customers at the forefront of ideas and challenges them to new ways of thinking. Darren helps companies bridge business objectives to successful strategic and creative outcomes.

Christina manages marketing projects and constructs marketing plans for clients. She also oversees communications, marketing and social marketing for clients. Her ability to organize and manage details has helped her plan events of all sizes. During her career she has planned medical conferences, educational conferences and press conferences. While at the U.S. Department of Education, Christina planned site visits for White House officials and senior department staff to schools throughout the United States.

Prior to joining Brandhaus, Christina served as the public relations specialist and was acting marketing director for St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco. Before that she worked at The Polyclinic in Seattle as a communications specialist where she partnered with physicians to develop strategic marketing plans to grow patient volume. Christina started her career at Ogilvy Public Relations in Washington, D.C. She played a key role on The Heart Truth campaign.

With over 10 years of experience, she excels in conceptualizing stories and executing brand awareness through social and traditional media and has a knack for bringing each client story to life.

Kelly is responsible for cultivating new relationships with key leaders, identifies new client opportunities through market research and spots trends to develop new strategies. She also develops and teaches (virtual) continuing educations courses on social media, marketing and other communication platforms to help small businesses manage their client base.

She began her career in the non-profit sector fundraising and quickly became at the forefront, planning large-scale events. From a non-profit account position, she managed Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada’s largest event, Evening of Hope, which generated more than $200,000. Kelly has also played a large role in the operations of the nonprofit, creating standard operating procedures, ensuring all projects, correspondence, contracts and timelines were completed to carryout fundraising events.

She also created all marketing collateral, copy and website content for #shineGOLD campaign which generated community attention including the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” signage, City Hall and all other major brand awareness points. She was responsible for managing all six (6) agency signature events including Evening of Hope and the Superhero 5K Run and Walk event, generating more than $500,000.

He is someone who is passionate about designing and expressing his creative talents in an online environment. He offers a versatile range of framework design, web design and web development. Jason also enjoys riding his Ducati Panigale 899, a work of art in itself.

Additionally, Brent has been recognized nationally in publications such as HOW and Print.

In his spare time, not only does Brent enjoy sharpening his fine art skills by sketching, studying art and painting, he also can be found endurance cycling for charity events as well as working on obtaining his private pilot’s certificate.

Brent graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Design Communication.

Aside from graphic design, Kimberly enjoys sewing, reading, baking and spending time with family.

Erika honed her skills as an artist and designer at Eastern Michigan University, where she received a BFA in graphic design. Inspired by color theory, pattern, intricate illustration, hand drawn lettering, clean typography, conceptual design and technology, Erika’s continual interest and enthusiasm for all things design cannot go unnoticed.