A great name not only gets into your brain quickly, but it stays there and works on multiple levels, making emotional and rational connections. We create names that accomplish this through a diverse team of talent and experts in brand development, marketing strategy, market research, corporate communications, advertising communications and copywriting. As a team, our passion for every project gives us an unparalleled, wide-range view that produces smart, effective, outside-the-box names that stick.
Austin
After 4 years in the Marine Corps as an aircraft mechanic, Austin started an acrylic fabrication shop building custom aquariums, signs and displays. He is currently a student at the Pratt Institute in New York City, studying industrial design while working as a freelance model maker and builder.
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Barbara
With almost 20 years of experience as a freelance writer, including time as a newspaper reporter & photographer, Barbara has published numerous stories, articles and essays. Besides writing, her jobs have included chemical plant technician, proofreader, librarian, substitute teacher and even welder’s helper: a diverse background that helps her approach each project with fresh creativity.
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Cheryl
Previously a behavioral specialist working with autistic children, Cheryl also served on the board of Habitat for Humanity. Today, she serves as a creative assistant at NameStormers – bringing an unconventional perspective to all of our projects and helping us create names with an unusual spin. And she is the job coach for our employee with autism.
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Christy
Graduating this Spring with a business degree from the University of Notre Dame and a minor in extreme sports (including running, biking, swimming, rowing and weight lifting), Christy is our prized intern. She, together with some of our other younger team members create names that resonate with the under 30 crowd.
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Don
Don is a high tech marketing and communications expert. During the past 15 years, he has worked as Marketing Communications Manager at Cirrus Logic and as Marketing Communications Supervisor at Teco-Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
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Jeanine
The recipient of a TOPS Gold, Silver Microphone and Telly Award, Jeanine has enjoyed her over 20 years in advertising and copywriting. She began at Drawing Board Greeting Cards and quickly advanced to copywriter and producer for several prestigious agencies including: Arnold/Harwell/McClain and Tracy-Locke. Jeanine and Austin often create some of the worst and best names for every project they work on.
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Kay E.
With over 30 years of experience in systems design and consulting, Kay has spent the last 15 years specializing in branding and name development. Prior to her name development work, she was Director of R&D at Open Connect Systems, managing a team of 20 specialists including software engineers and analysts. At MTech, she was a Vice President, managing the development of a financial ATM network. Additionally, she has worked at Phillips Information Systems and Texas Instruments as a Marketing Specialist and Programmer Analyst, respectively.
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Kay T.
Kay has worked as a newspaper reporter, juvenile probation counselor, editor, and advertising/sales manager. And now as a member of the NameStormers Creative Team, this broad range of experience gives her creative naming work uncommon insight and a unique edge.
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Mike
Mike is one of the principals and founders of NameStormers, and he personally contributes to every naming project. Mike has over 30 years of experience in marketing and marketing research, including more than 20 years of experience in the branding and naming business. Prior to founding NameStormers, Mike was President of The Salinon Corporation and was Sr. Vice President of Compucon, an A. C. Nielsen subsidiary where he led Communications Marketing Research for U.S. and European Nielsen clients. Mike spent his early career years as a Programmer Analyst in advertising and marketing for the Dr Pepper Company.
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Mikey
Mikey is our employee with autism who, with the help of his job coach, performs a variety of tasks around our office including shredding, emptying the trash, light cleaning and pencil-sharpening.
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Paula
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Rollin
NameStormers CFO, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Rollin served as chief liaison between the United States and Argentina for military sales and training. He was also a Deputy Commander for Resources, squadron commander and instructor pilot during his 25 years with the USAF.
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