Meet the Team!

Andy Barksdale

Managing Partner, Client Champion, Head of Vendor Appreciation
(a.k.a. Yard Man)

Likes: Family, UGA Football, Fly Fishing, Muscadine Grower, Mediocre Tennis Player, Future Eucalyptus Didgeridoo Player

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”  
-- Albert Einstein

J.T. Smith

Managing Partner, Problem Solver, Chief Curiosity Officer
(a.k.a. “The Toy” a la Richard Pryor)

Likes: Teaching my kids pub games: Darts, Pool, Corn Hole; Fly Fishing, Bass Fishing, Aspiring Golfer, Movie Critic

“The best way to predict your future is to create it” 
-- Abraham Lincoln

Alex Baer

Traffic and Production Coordinator
(a.k.a. Dog whisperer, Lil Red)

Likes: Pickleball, Yoga, Snowboarding, Painting/Arts and Crafts, Thrifting, going on long walks, trying new restaurants

"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
-- Dumbledore

Kim Ballard

Client Success Hype Man, Creative Problem Solver
(a.k.a. Event Coordinator, Executive Chef, Chief Pet Scratcher)

Likes: Baking, Gaming, Nature Strolling (hiking), Travel, Spending time with friends

"Hold on to your butts."
-- Ray Arnold 
“Life will find a way.” 
-- Dr. Ian Malcolm 
“Clever girl.”
-- Robert Muldoon

Colin Bates

Production Manager
(a.k.a. CCC: Chief Circus Clown, Cat Dad)

Likes: Movies, Cooking, MMA, hanging out with any animal

"I'm more than a sprinkle"
- Cousin Greg Hirsch, Succession

Kara Brinson

Money Maestro
(a.k.a. Your Royal Stubbornness )

Likes: Painting, Hiking, Reading

“I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.” 
-- Michael Scott

Patrick Collins

CEO (Chief Excel Officer)
(a.k.a. Certified Cat Dad)

Likes: Cars, Working Out, Movies, Video Games

"It is what it is."

Keslie Darmante

Production Manager
(a.k.a. No, not Kelsie)

Likes: A delicious dinner and a walk with my husband, cuddling with my cats, Gilmore Girls, anything Harry Potter, puzzles, crocheting, reading, deep diving on reality show drama.

"I think the most romantic song is the one that Elton John wrote for that guy from Who's the Boss?... You know, 'Hold me closer, Tony Danza.'"
-- Phoebe Buffay

Dick Costa

MarTech Designer
(a.k.a. Tricky Dickie)

Likes: Pizza, anything science fiction/fantasy, photography, and living that dad life.

"Choose one making you better feeling"
- Tom Green

Caitlin Dunn

Production Manager
Professional Listener / Problem Solver

Likes: Reading, Caffeine, Finding new places to eat, Spending time with family and friends

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story

Ray Evans

Dr. Swag
(a.k.a. Chief Correction Officer)

Likes: Surfing, Snowboarding, Golf

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength

Steve Grace

Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
(a.k.a. Super Genius)

Likes: Biking, movies, barbecue

"Before your criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes."
-- Jack Handey

Taylor Harris

Marketing Associate
(a.k.a. Cat Mom)

Likes: I enjoy hiking, spending time with friends and family, working out and reading.

"Business is a doggie dog world"
-- Michael Scott

Susanne Johnson

Swiss Army Knife... Supreme Office Manager & Guru of all things
(a.k.a. Chief Cook - Martha Stewart Lite)

Likes: I'm a recreational tennis-player, I enjoying the great outdoors; (hiking, biking, evening walks...) & experimenting in the kitchen. (a self-taught gourmet)

Mom said growing up - "Always be grateful for what you have, because there are always those around you with far less."

Alex Markle

Production Manager
(a.k.a. Single Dog Dad, Sparkle Markle)

Likes: Camping, Coaching baseball with Miracle League, Playing video games, Collecting trading cards & Supporting my sports teams (Bears, Grizzlies & Cubs)

Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it. - Ziad K. Abdelnour

Ellen McMullen

Production and Traffic Coordinator
(a.k.a. Favorite Pupper Parent)

Likes: Reading, traveling, yoga and eating good food

"I just want to lie on the beach and eat hot dogs. That's all I've ever wanted." 
-- Kevin Malone, The Office

Megan Montgomery

Production Manager
(a.k.a. Mother of Cats)

Likes: Knitting, crocheting, signing up for 5ks to convince myself to run, and buying craft supplies.

“There is a tiny metal thing above it. The kraken stirs. And ten billion sushi dinners cry out for vengeance.”
-- Neil Gaiman/Terry Pratchett

Rich Morelli

VP, Sales Northeast
(a.k.a. CGO; Chief Grilling Officer)

Likes: Golf, Swimming, College Basketball, BBQs & Cabs

"The glass is always half full..."

Catherine Murray

Service Sensei
(a.k.a. Pushover Dog Parent)

Likes: yoga, FOOD, reading, Celine Dion karaoke

"I feel God in this Chili's tonight."
-- Pam Beesley, The Office

Tara Parke

Senior Account Manager
(a.k.a. Pun Enthusiast)

Likes: Examining the menu before going out to eat, glamping, snuggling with my dog.

"Help me, I'm poor."
-- Annie, Bridesmaids

Ben Richardson

Accounting Specialist
(a.k.a. B-Rich)

Likes: Traveling, sports, exploring , and the South Carolina Gamecocks

"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." -Willie Nelson

Ainsley Robinson

Account Fanager (I am my client's #1 fan!)
(a.k.a. Tidy upper & fast food picker upper)

Likes: Spending time with family, getting outdoors with the pets & experiencing new places!

John 14:27

Laura Robinson

Symphonix Historian
(a.k.a. Snack Manager)

Likes: Cooking, Gardening, Live Music, Beaching, spending time with Family & friends

“It ain't what you got, it's what you make”
-- Shovels & Rope (Band)

Thomas Schmitt

Sr. Sales Account Manager
(a.k.a. Cowboss)

Likes: Soccer, Golf, Snowboarding, Country Music,

"If you ain't first, you're last."
-- Ricky Bobby

Billy Shuping

Rootinest Tootinest Cowboy in the West of Accounting
(a.k.a. Billy the Kid)

Likes: Movies, Food, Discgolf, Pool, Concerts

"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world."
-- Dead Poets Society

Peyton Singleton

Production Manager
(a.k.a. Your favorite DJ)

Likes: Music, Travel, Yoga, good food and better drinks, hanging with my dog and being on any beach

"Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best."
-- The Four Agreements | Miguel Ruiz

Ross Smith

Wizard of Light Bulb Moments
(a.k.a. Director of "go ask your father")

Likes: Golf, Family Time, Cold Beer and maybe a little more golf

“I’m going to give you a little advice. There’s a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball.”
-- Ty Webb (Chevy Chase)

Carol Tamayo

Senior Account Manager
(a.k.a. Dog Mom, Laundry Leader, Reality Checker, #1 Supporter)

Likes: Spending time with family, beach trips, movie watcher

Let me show you a little trick! (passed down from my grandfather to my dad to me)

Don Yeakle

Account Executive
(a.k.a. Luckiest Man Alive)

Likes: Fishing, Boating, Skeet Shooting, Cooking and Grilling, Spending time with my family.  I am giving golf a second chance.  Alabama Football!  I love a Saturday afternoon nap.

“Let no one come to you without coming away better and happier.”
-- Mother Teresa

Hannah Warren

Production and Traffic Coordinator
(a.k.a. Reality TV Aficionado, Fashion Icon)

Likes: Reading a good book, practicing yoga and Pilates, a glass of wine, napping, and most importantly my cat.

Be thankful for the bad things in life. For they opened your eyes to the good things you weren't paying attention to before.
-- Kermit the Frog

Kelly Wirth

MarTech Designer
(a.k.a. Professional Auntie)

Likes: DIY Crafty Stuff, Genealogy Nerd, True Crime Fan

“Don’t get bitter, just get better.”
-- RuPaul Charles

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