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Staying Relevant Means Staying Indispensable

Whether we are aware of it or not, everything in our world is a designed experience. To understand good design is to understand human experience — how people behave, how people think, and how people interact. Great design becomes timeless when its approach is honest and practical. In the context of branding, when design is simple it transcends being part of the brand and becomes it entirely.

That’s what we aim for in our approach to every project.

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Alex Matthews Founder Taking the creative lead, I often lose hours (or more like days) of my life discovering new brands, typography, packaging, illustrations and even light shows (thank you Behance, Pinterest, Its Nice That et al) in the pursuit of forbidden combinations that might make the cut for some clients. Oh, and listening to mixtapes on Soundcloud or BBC Radio One.
Sandy Yang CEO, Executive Creative Director We're lucky to be able to make cool stuff with amazing people. We're about capturing and creating that certain something. Problem-solving through design. Finding inspiration from risk-takers, experimenters, and those who come up with seemingly random ideas that end up having a clear purpose and vision.
Jason Bleick Creative Director Fashion designer turned brand formist & type geek. Inspired by global travel, I always say "Travel is Fuel". You will find me exploring with my son, shooting photos, surfing, camping, cooking, listening to some vinyl records, flipping though a few books & rolling incense on my free time.
Erin Kelley VP of Sales, De La Calle Connecting with people is what I love most. Especially about healthy living. Helping a product develop. Watching it blend into someone’s lifestyle. When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my daughter and husband. If there is any time left in the day, probably sneaking in yoga, creating a new recipe or planning our next trip!
Marco Serrano VP of Operations Here Originals I love life and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy the simple things and always pushing boundaries of our comfort zone to enable growth and development. As an Operations professional I believe in leading by example, in continuous process improvement and in doing things with love and enthusiasm.
Mike Peck Finance Director A recovering brand manager, warehouse IT tech, and wine grape shoveler, I’ve always been in pursuit of what makes a business flow smoothly and powerfully. Operations, Sales, Marketing... each has its own language that I’ve learned throughout a career in beverages. And when I’m not deep in excel, modeling out the future of our brands, I’m asking those other departments for favors. Good thing they like me. I’m a UCLA Anderson MBA, certified beer judge, indoor mountain climber, former sailing instructor, aspiring surfer, and a terrible swimmer.
Kristin Simon Assistant Controller I’m a problem solver that loves understanding how things work and how roles are interrelated to find balance in what we do and how we do it. When I’m not counting beans, I love to bake. They’ve been interrelated for me. A stint as a professional baker springboarded me into accounting and I’ve never looked back. When I think of the future, I get excited to travel to new places & immerse myself in new (food) cultures.
Julia McCartney Managing Director With more than 20 years experience in marketing and high-profile business, I have been fortunate enough to work for, manage and direct companies across multiple categories in multiple locations while always focusing on creating strong relationships and a positive team environment.
Megan Forbes Art Director, De La Calle I design with grids and alignment only to eventually break them with purpose. Design is my passion, and I create to help others share their stories. I am the only creative in my family so I am pretty much a prodigy. In my free time I am either drinking an aperol spritz, dousing pizza in honey, hanging with friends, or watching animal planet with my dog Cody (on a good day all of the above).
Megan Abbott Marketing Director A lover of brainstorms, plants, and good old fashioned magazine stands. Constantly on Instagram, hunting for inspiration from new brands, chefs, photographers and architecture. I’m always making with my hands, whether it’s pottery, crafting a bouquet, or planting an herb garden. On any given Sunday, you’ll find me watering the garden with a mezcal Negroni in hand and Blood Orange on the radio.
Melody Rand Social + Community Manager I appreciate aesthetics, especially in products and packaging. Social media obsessed and love a good conversation with new faces. I find myself collecting coffee table book and match boxes, and enjoy am fueled by a good ole matcha latte.
Sasha Ferguson Sales Operations Manager I'm the last person you would expect to love the honesty of a good excel sheet. I would describe myself as a cool girl with an organizational edge, love for creative thinking, and most of all a passion for helping and connecting with others. I'm always on the lookout for the next way to help deepen my self care practice - mentally and physically.
Ron Moon Head of Creative Development Born in Tel Aviv and raised in Reseda, I’m a former ping-pong table salesman, failed actor, mediocre director, reluctant designer, surprisingly adequate father, terrible golfer, emotional cooker, hip-hop snob, cinephile, sneaker head, Porsche voyeur, company cheerleader, soft spoken producer, boisterous laugher and world class hugger with a keen eye for impactful media and bespoke design. I’ve been accused of being a hodgepodge of culture and personality. I’m endlessly seeking the human experience. I ask a lot of questions and truly love working with people, for people. Let’s dance.
Chris Cogswell Designer Originally from Seattle, I grew up playing in garage bands and chasing the perfect shot of espresso. I came to Los Angeles obsessed with design and was thrilled to have found my place among some of the most inspiring and creative people I have ever met. I live on the west side with my wife and daughter. As a designer, I aim to craft beautiful, smart, and inspired work focused on our client's mission and their customers. Above all else, I believe that good design is useful, understandable, and never dull.
Riley Arntz Head of Digital A software engineer by trade and a brand operator for 10+ years, I’m the person responsible for executing the technical side of the brilliant and sometimes crazy ideas that come out of the HERE Studio creative process. Aside from the technical hijinks, you’ll find me reading up on new tech, running outdoors, playing golf, or driving fast cars.
Danielle Savage National Field Marketing Manager Getting brands into consumers hands is what I love! With a need to be constantly on the go, it's only fitting I found my way into field marketing. You can often find me with my phone in hand, falling down the internet rabbit hole, seeking new and innovative ideas to introduce products to the masses. My favorite time of the day is when everyone is asleep and the house is quiet, so don't be surprised if an email pops through at midnight! When I am not working you can find me chasing my 3 littles around the house, and battling my husband for the TV remote.
Angela Cruz AR/AP Specialist Making sure we realize all of our hard work in CASH, is what really fuels me! Having recently been referred to as a Renaissance Woman, I'm constantly striving to learn new skills that I can use in my work and personal life. From being an Operations Manager for logistics companies, to becoming a Certified Cabinet Maker, and of course an Accountant, I've learned so many skills and am able to bring them each and everyday but I think the most important skill I have in my toolbox is TeamWork, it makes dreams work!
Steve Hernandez Area Sales Manager Born and raised in San Gabriel Valley, I've been in the beverage industry for over 15 years. I thrive on pressure and love what I do. I believe a requirement to being a good sales person is having a good sense of humor. It lifts you through tough times and ensures that there is always a smile on your face. You exude positivity if you have fun doing what you do. Love what I do, so it doesn't feel like work. Aside of sales, you’ll find me spending time with the family or watching sports, especially my Dallas Cowboys. “Make each day your masterpiece“ –John Wooden
Melvin Tejada Area Sales Manager I love selling brands, it’s a passion that I have. Having the opportunity to do what I love for work is a blessing. When I’m not at work I am with my sons and wife enjoying the outdoors. We love to watch and play sports. One of my biggest joys in life is being able to spend time and coach my boys. On my alone time I love to rock out to 80’s Rock n’ Roll full.
Diane Lieu Copywriter + Brand Storyteller Nose in a book or fingers scrolling furiously kind of madness. Always delving into things; seeking out patterns or finding divinity in the details. Happiest when snuggling up to a sandwich or crafting the perfect sentence. All for feeling feelings and time travel. Consumed by memorable meals, dogs of every variety, brand design, and quirky regional museums. A storyteller, a writer, a seeker, and a conveyor, sometimes all at once.
Taylor Harrell Branding Specialist Branding is the unique space between creativity and business. As a brand marketer and strategist, I strive to understand consumer culture through data and trends and create against that information to meet organizational goals. I believe that effective marketing, from storytelling to a seamless web experience is simultaneously about the feeling it evokes and the ability to meet consumer needs.