Kristina joins the VantagePoint team as an account coordinator, working with Angie and Collin on client accounts including Henny Penny, T&S Brass, AyrKing, and Antunes. She’s a Chicago-to-Greenville transplant and a graduate of Bob Jones University with a degree in communication — but when she’s outside the office, her personal reading list covers everything from philosophy and psychology to religion and historical culture.

If she’s not cooking, writing or getting her sci-fi fix, you’ll probably find Kristina sitting at the piano — working diligently to master Debussy’s Clair de Lune.

Amy comes to VantagePoint after nearly a decade as a reporter and columnist at The Greenville News, while also bringing valuable experience in social media management and customer service to the team. She’s a proud graduate of Presbyterian College (Go Hose!), but she’s “married to a Clemson man,” so her Tigers allegiance is undoubtedly strong.

A native of nearby Travelers Rest, Amy has lived all over the country — from Washington, D.C. to Tennessee, Arizona and even Hawaii — before finally settling back in Greenville. When she’s not at work, her three sons keep her busy with basketball, karate and soccer (and it turns out she’s not the only VP employee who has memorized her library card number, Andrea).

With more than 25 years in the agency world — including stints in media planning and buying, account service, production sourcing and market research — Tricia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her current role overseeing finance, human resources and operations. As one of our first employees, Tricia’s loyalty and passion for working with others has not only contributed to the growth of the agency, it’s also helped drive VantagePoint’s status as one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” each year since first being recognized in 2013.

Prior to joining VantagePoint in 1994, Tricia completed her degree in business management and spent time working in-house in a university setting, as well as with agencies like Jackson-Dawson (now Jackson Marketing Group) and Therapon Marketing Group.

In her spare time, Tricia enjoys being with her family, relaxing at the beach and reading. “Preferably all three at the same time,” she says.

With more than a decade of agency experience, John leads the writing effort at VantagePoint for the company’s full roster of clients. He’s also involved in the concepting process, working with the creative team to bring new ideas to life. A proud Virginia native and Furman University graduate, John originally hails from Richmond, where he developed a love for writing early on — as well as a pseudo-obsession with NASCAR.

Having grown up just five miles from Richmond International Raceway, John’s passion for NASCAR continues to this day. “It’s advertising at 200 miles per hour. What’s not to love?”

Michelle brings a wealth of diverse experience to the VantagePoint creative team — including nearly a decade as an in-house art director and the co-owner of a photography studio with her husband, TJ. Originally from eastern Pennsylvania with a B.S. in graphic design from Bob Jones University, her design contributions generate real impact for VP’s growing roster of clients, including AyrKing, Antunes and more.

Outside the office, you’ll probably find her spending time with TJ and their two boys Asher and Aiden — or she might be honing her sweet tooth at one of several great ice cream places around Greenville.

Sara brings a wealth of experience to the VantagePoint team with her background in account management, project management and corporate event planning. In addition, she’s ServSafe Certified, giving her great insight into the operational challenges many of our clients’ customers face. Sara is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in hotel/restaurant/tourism management — and while she’s a proud Gamecock, her husband is an equally proud Clemson Tiger, so it’s always “a house divided” on Saturday afternoons during football season.

Sara currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Travelers Rest Farmers Market, along with being heavily involved in the community where she grew up and still calls home today. Outside the office, Sara enjoys cooking, spending time with her pets (one dog and one “psycho” cat), making people laugh and embarrassing her nine-year-old daughter Lilla as much as possible.

Terry brings more than 25 years of foodservice industry experience to VantagePoint, with a background in both operational and sales management. In her role as VP of Foodservice, she is working to develop an in-depth channel training program while promoting industry relations and leading business development efforts for the agency. Terry has participated in several foodservice industry organizations, including NAFEM, NACS, MAFSI and FCSI — and her addition to the team makes VantagePoint the only full-service marketing agency with a Certified Foodservice Professional on staff.

Terry currently lives in Princeton, Illinois, with a second home in Seabrook Island, South Carolina. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, as well as traveling, golfing and volunteering.

With more than a decade in web design and development, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge to the digital side of VantagePoint’s client work. He has worked on several key foodservice web projects and online tools for clients like Everidge, S&D Coffee, Henny Penny, BMW Manufacturing and T&S Brass.

While you’d think a web wizard like Ben would need eagle eyes to keep track of endless lines of code flying by, he actually counts hearing (thus listening) as his strongest sense. (Although, he says “It would be sight if I didn’t stare at a monitor all day.”)

A lifelong resident of Greenville, Sarah joined VantagePoint as a digital and print designer after graduating from Bob Jones University with a BFA in graphic design. In addition to her deep skill set in traditional print design, she also brings unique experience in the world of email and web design, making her a valuable member of the team from day one.

Away from the office, you’ll probably find Sarah out for a run, playing soccer, doing Pilates or hanging out near the ocean. “In fact, I think the only thing that might make my job here at VP better was if it were located by the beach,” she said. (Satellite office, anybody?)

Dana joins the VantagePoint team with a background in marketing and account management, having previously served as a Creative Account Manager for a full-service direct marketing company. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Upstate, where she earned a BS in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in journalism, and was also a member of the softball team for four years.

Born in Bradenton, Florida, Dana grew up just down the road in nearby Simpsonville. Outside the office, she participates in several rec sports leagues in Greenville, including slow-pitch softball, sand volleyball, bowling and flag football. On the weekend, you’ll probably find Dana and her fiancé taking their lab-mix, Junie B., to the lake or various dog-friendly establishments around town.

With three decades in the ad business, Donna lends her creative talents to VantagePoint as a Senior Art Director, bringing projects to life on-screen and helping produce award-winning work for clients like Henny Penny, Everidge and T&S Brass. She’s a graduate of the Greenville County Museum School of Art and a proud Upstate native who loves to spend time with her family.

After work, you’ll usually find her working on the next big home improvement project around the house with her husband Mike. “That’s why our television is almost always tuned to HGTV.”

Angie’s our resident Ohioan, keeping deadlines and Michigan fans in their places. A graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, she’s brought award-winning management to a variety of consumer and B2B clients for more than a decade. Today she leverages her experience in initiatives like lead generation and trade show strategy for the T&S Brass, Henny Penny and Saia LTL Freight accounts.

Outside the office, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband Mykal, her two daughters, Ellis and Evie, and her dog Mac. She’s also been known to dominate NCAA tournament pools by loyally picking the team that shares the name of her favorite pizza joint back home. Who knew Villanova wasn’t just a basketball powerhouse?

Collin joined the VantagePoint team in 2012 and has been a key member of the client services team for Henny Penny, T&S Brass and Antunes. A proud Clemson graduate, Collin is as meticulous about his college football fanhood as he is about the details of a new client project.

When he’s not bringing his marketing knowledge to bear on client initiatives, he’s keeping the bar very high for office cuisine. While most of us would have to think for a few minutes when asked to describe our dream sandwich, Collin dives right in: “Let’s start with a croissant…”

Alex comes to Greenville and VantagePoint via Concord, New Hampshire, accompanied by his wife Hayley, daughter Ava and dog Bode. A graduate of St. Michael’s College with a degree in journalism, Alex has several years of experience in the world of PR account management, where he recently worked on community relation campaigns as well as travel and tourism promotion. Now, as a content specialist at VantagePoint, he creates and implements content for PR initiatives including social media, press releases, blogging and more.

Like any good native New Englander, Alex is a self-avowed Red Sox fan — and while he often spends the weekend golfing or fishing, that may not be the case for 16 weeks in the fall: “I attend the Church of Bill Belichick on Sundays. Go Patriots.”

Danny brings more than five years of motion graphics experience to the table as VantagePoint’s digital and motion graphics designer. A graduate of Bob Jones University, he’s created film, design and animation as both a freelancer as well as a lead artist for a studio team. He currently lends his talents to VantagePoint’s full range of clients, bringing their brands to life on-screen.

Outside the office, Danny is committed to his own personal art projects, as well as taking a breather every year to backpack and venture out west. He’s also loyal to his Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks, Packers and Fighting Irish. If there’s any downtime left, he says, he’s learning Italian and Latin. “But it’ll take a lifetime.”

Dave helps keep fresh concepts — both verbal and visual — flowing for VantagePoint Marketing’s clients as he heads our creative and digital departments. With more than 25 years of experience in creative direction and 15 years in managing digital projects, Dave has learned what works, what doesn’t and how to learn fast.

With undergrad and grad degrees in journalism, design and theater from Bob Jones University, Dave has put his education and experience to work for over 100 different clients and has nearly 400 regional and national creative and digital awards to his name. When he’s not doing things fast at the office, he’s doing them fast somewhere else — Dave is an avid runner and road cyclist, a frustrated Playstation racer and a close follower of Formula 1 racing.

Autumn hails from Hiawassee, Georgia, and has called Greenville home for more than a decade. As a content specialist, she supports VantagePoint clients like milliCare and Everidge by producing white papers, press releases, case studies and more. In her own words, she finds her English degree to be “a perfect fit for the content side of marketing.”

When Autumn isn’t developing great content for VP’s clients, you might find her volunteering with various organizations around town — especially the Greenville Literacy Association, where she is currently a GED writing tutor. Otherwise, she’s probably curling up in the sun with a good book. “I hate the cold. I live in the South for a reason!”

Craig co-founded VantagePoint Marketing in 1993, and has been heavily involved in day-to-day client strategy and direction from the start. By offering deep insight, sound marketing strategy and business acumen, he helps our clients navigate their challenging marketing environments.

With deep experience in the foodservice and transportation industries, Craig is able to leverage his knowledge and expertise for our clients. He has worked with many well-established brands, including BMW, Michelin, Sealed Air Food Care, T&S Brass, Henny Penny, Scotsman Ice and Saia LTL.

Before starting VantagePoint Marketing, Craig held marketing and new product development positions at Kroger, as well as leadership roles in two other marketing agencies. He has been an adjunct professor at Furman University and was named a finalist for the 2006 Greenville Businessperson of the Year award. Holding a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and an MBA from Clemson University, he is also a Certified Business Communicator (CBC).

When he’s not in the office, you might find Craig on the golf course with his youngest son — a professional golfer — or enjoying dinner in beautiful downtown Greenville with his wife of more than 35 years.

Henry brings a passion for business and marketing strategy to his leadership role at VantagePoint, along with years of executive experience from his time as Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Hillphoenix, where he spent more than 17 years. His work on the client side helped to deepen his understanding of how agencies can add value through relevant, strategy-based solutions.

Previously in his career, Henry received an Executive MBA from the University of North Carolina. His interest and capabilities in the areas of business development, strategy and growth will continue to provide exceptional value to VantagePoint’s clients for years to come.

While Henry’s leadership at VantagePoint takes center stage during the workday, he’s first and foremost a dedicated husband and father. Away from the office, you’ll probably find Henry caddying for his daughter’s golf tournaments, packing gear and traveling for his son’s hockey games, or heading out for a hike with the family.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Jose — a father of three — has been in Greenville since 1977 (when Woolworth was the only place to eat downtown). He studied architecture at Syracuse University and advertising at The School of Visual Art, and he received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Bob Jones University. As the production/media manager here at VantagePoint, Jose puts his considerable experience in the advertising, printing and graphics fields to work for our clients — fostering relationships with vendors and ensuring the highest standards of quality.

Outside of the office, Jose’s passion for art drives him to create representational wood reliefs painted with acrylic. One of his pieces was even recently commissioned and permanently installed at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. When he’s not working on his next great creation, you might find Jose running or playing softball, but probably not dancing. “Even though I’m a native Dominican, I don’t have the merengue dance moves.”

Jon has more than 20 years of marketing and advertising experience. He has spent his career helping drive successful campaigns for a wide range of clients, and the majority of his experience has been in the foodservice space.

His role as VantagePoint’s Research and Strategy Director places him at the center of brand research and strategy, working closely with our clients to ensure their brands are well-positioned and differentiated — and as an Account Supervisor, Jon oversees accounts including BMW, Denny’s, Everidge, Kopis, MilliCare Floor & Textile Care, and S&D Coffee & Tea.

Originally from Cincinnati, Jon is a recent addition to the Greenville team and is making himself at home here in the Upstate.

A native of Green Bay (by way of Atlanta), Andrea brings nearly a decade of agency and client-side experience to VantagePoint. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, she honed her project management and communication skills in the internal marketing department of a South Carolina bank before transitioning to the world of B2B public relations. Today, she oversees the PR and content marketing team at VP — helping bring strategic insights to the table for a range of clients.

Outside the office, you might find Andrea hiking with her husband — though you’re just as likely to find her thoroughly engrossed in one of her 25 magazine subscriptions or her latest new read. “I have my library card number memorized.” No joke.

A native of Michigan, Eileen is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has lived in South Carolina for 20 years. Over the course of her career, she has handled bookkeeping duties for a diverse range of businesses — and in her role at VantagePoint, she oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.

Away from the office, Eileen enjoys exploring Greenville, spending time at the beach and staying busy with her two teenage daughters, Samantha and Maggie, and her husband, Matt.

A Connecticut native and College of Charleston graduate, Pamela brings more than 15 years of media experience to the VantagePoint team. She works closely with both the account side and the creative department — managing strategic media planning and negotiation for VantagePoint’s full roster of clients, and is Google AdWords certified.

Pamela gained her valuable experience during her time in agencies from coast to coast, including a stint at McCann Erickson in Los Angeles, before settling in Greenville. When she’s not hard at work in the office, you’ll probably find her spending time with her husband and daughter, relaxing at the pool.

Steve leads the VantagePoint art team in concepting and design, including corporate identity, websites, collateral, packaging and advertising projects. With in-house experience at GM and Gerber Childrenswear and a degree in graphic design, Steve has produced award-winning work for VantagePoint clients for 20 years — including brands like S&D Coffee, Saia LTL Freight and BMW Manufacturing.

When he’s not designing or overseeing our graphic design intern program, he’s pursuing photography, creating jerseys or memorabilia for the boys’ soccer team he coaches, playing soccer himself or watching soccer with his wife and son.