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kelly houston President/Account Services khouston@sjmarketing.com Kelly is owner and principal of smith + jones. She has specialized in advertising and marketing strategies for the last 15 years. Since 1997 she has focused primarily on Internet marketing. Kelly's position as account executive ensures that all projects run smoothly and are completely on time, as well as that future marketing strategies are integrated into all web and print business collateral. |
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greg long Production Manager glong@sjmarketing.com Greg's extensive production background gives him an advantage when estimating and purchasing printing for smith + jones clients. He has worked in printing for 15 years, most recently as General Manager for Lake Tahoe's largest printing company. With a degree in Business Finance at the University of Nevada, Reno, Greg makes his decisions with clients' interest in mind. |
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mike williams Director of Web Services mwilliams@sjmarketing.com Mike oversees the web strategy and project management for Smith + Jones. Previous stints with Oracle, Fort Point Partners and Web Methods provided the technical experience necessary to excel in this role. Helping clients integrate, embrace and best utilize new online marketing technologies in relation to their brand and marketing mix is what he finds most rewarding. |
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diana evans Senior Account Manager devans@sjmarketing.com With over 20 years of advertising and marketing experience, Diana is skilled at coming up with out-of-the-box integrated marketing solutions for her clients. As a past business owner, she also brings “big picture” perspective and an entrepreneurial spirit to her clients. Before settling in at smith + jones, Diana served as the Marketing Director for Stanford University’s Sierra Camp & Conference Center. |
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kerstin plemel Account Manager kplemel@sjmarketing.com Kerstin has developed and directed on-target, on-time and on-budget marketing/advertising initiatives for 15-plus years. With the perspective of vice president of marketing, expert consultant or agency team director, her knowledge and experience run the gamut from hospitality to financial services, healthcare to technology, manufacturing to government… |
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cathy davis Accounts/Media Consultant cdavis@sjmarketing.com Cathy brings over 10 years of advertising and marketing experience to smith + jones. Her keen insight into the dynamic relationship between client and agency defines her approach. As an Account Executive at The Merica Agency in Las Vegas, Cathy led successful advertising efforts for MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Ethel M Chocolate. |
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gregg gibboney Design Director ggibboney@sjmarketing.com Gregg brings over 25 years of diverse graphic design experience to smith + jones. He has worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, a design firm principal, and as an art director at agencies in California and Nevada. As Design Director, Gregg is involved in each project from conception through production. |
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robert stelson Design Director rstelson@sjmarketing.com After working as a designer in San Francisco for fourteen years, Robert joined smith + jones in 1984. He has been involved in the creative process of advertising on all levels, from business systems and logos to corporate identity and international campaigns. His experience with the evolution of print media brings an all-encompassing vision to each and every project. |
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lynn finnigan Copywriter lfinnigan@sjmarketing.com During more than 15 years in advertising and public relations, Lynn Finnigan has chosen her words carefully, judging her copy on three basic criteria: 1) Is it clear? 2) Is it provocative? 3) Will it motivate? Since she joined smith + jones in early 1988, Lynn has applied those criteria to newspaper ads, radio and television scripts, brochures, billboards, websites, newsletters, emails and press releases. Lynn also acts as Copy Supervisor, working with freelance writers on special projects and editing client copy. |
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heather porter Designer hporter@sjmarketing.com For over 20 years, Heather has been working as a production artist and designer. Her breadth of experience includes designing for both the corporate world and entertainment business. Skilled in developing new brands and creative to fit an existing brand, Heather’s strengths lie in her ability to work quickly and efficiently while never losing her attention to detail. |
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marcela matthews Designer marcela@sjmarketing.com Originally from Brazil, Marcela is a talented graphic designer that is equally as comfortable designing web sites and producing print ads as she is coordinating media campaigns. With a degree in industrial design, an intuitive sense of style and a passion for design, she adds a shot of vitality to our creative side. |
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nicholas vandermade Web Accounts Coordinator nvandermade@sjmarketing.com After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.S. in Marketing Communications, Nic went to work as Marketing Coordinator for one of the west's premier golf courses, Edgewood Tahoe. Since then, he has developed exceptional knowledge of strategies and trends for web, mobile and social marketing, which he now brings to our web accounts team. |
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margie reynolds Web Developer mreynolds@sjmarketing.com With smith + jones since 1993, Margie brings many hats from her printing, design, and internet background to the team. Focusing on web since 1998, she has a knack for what web users want, as it relates to email messaging, online ads and website usability. This perspective enables her to produce effective email marketing campaigns from subject line to conversion. A recent return to hands-on web development, no hat is left hanging (save bookkeeping). Margie enjoys all aspects online of the marketing mix from strategy to design to web site analytics. |
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alex duperret Web Developer alex@sjmarketing.com For the past 10 years, Alex has turned his love of technology and learning, into an intimate understanding of the inter-workings of web development. Alex has a talent for building "user friendly" applications and providing patient and detailed user training. His knowledge and comprehension of programming and web development allows him to turn client's dreams into realities within record time. Alex functions as a client's greatest ally, building web functionality best suited for each individual client's needs. |
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tasha peterson Finance Director tasha@sjmarketing.com Tasha looks at her job as accounting with altitude! She takes pride in keeping an eye on the financial future of the company. Her greatest strength is her attention to detail, fairness and diligence with vendor and client billing. She enjoys supporting our account executives to insure quality client service. After 18 years with smith + jones, Tasha is a valued and integral part of the team. |














