Team
Chad Stuckey
president/creative director
Ruling the agency with a light saber and Star Trek mug, Chad combines flashes of brilliance with a down-to-earth quirkiness that’s hard to resist. Over his 15-year career in design, branding and advertising, he’s distinguished himself as one of the most creative thinkers and talented designers in the region. Chad holds degrees in organizational leadership and technical graphics from Purdue University, and has served as a Taylor University adjunct professor and on the board of directors for Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic. In 2005, he was named a Future 40 recipient, honoring community leaders under the age of 40 who represent the future of Fort Wayne’s business and philanthropic landscape.

Account Service

Erik Kim
senior account dIrector
@erik_kim
A dynamic combo of effervescence and keen organizational skills make Erik the consummate account director—as does his experience as a high school referee, helping him keep tough clients and coworkers in tow. His energy is contagious, bringing zest and zeal to everything he does. Erik’s 15 years of experience in marketing and communication includes a variety of sales, service and marketing positions—with stints at Vera Bradley and Starbucks Coffee Company. In his role at Big, Erik is responsible for managing client relationships, and enhancing their strategic marketing and business initiatives.
Mike Motherwell
senior account director
If it’s business-related, Mike’s probably done it. His stellar marketing résumé includes over 20 years of experience in public and private business sectors. He’s not only worked in but has also held senior management roles in product development, marketing and sales, strategic planning & acquisitions, general and executive management – in healthcare, consumer, industrial and technology based industries for names such as Ecolab, Inc. , Lifecore Biomedical, Huntington Laboratories, and Barq’s Inc., along with clients such as Target, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Zimmer, DePuy, Henkel Intl., Baxter healthcare, Cardinal Health and Dial Corp. He holds a degree in marketing from Indiana University and another one from Purdue University in business management and supervision.
Ben Gregory
account director
@bgregory75
Skiing the slopes in Austria. Whitewater rafting in Costa Rica. Singing karaoke in the Philippines. Ben's certainly put his international business degree from Olivet Nazarene University to good use. Prior to coming to Big, Ben’s business travels took him to several countries around the world. Today, Big's resident globetrotter brings his recently earned MBA from Taylor University and 11 years of experience in marketing and product development to his role as account executive at Big. From marketing consulting and project management to account service support, Ben’s got it covered.
Del Roth
project manager
Our resident Rock of Gibraltar, Del maintains a quiet strength in the middle of the production storm. Specializing in multitasking and details, Del keeps multiple projects moving without missing a beat. With more than 15 years of experience in communications and marketing in corporate and advertising settings, Del’s created specialized sales promotions, produced training programs and implemented strategic, direct-mailing campaigns in the U.S., Canada and Japan for Panoramic Corporation. Del holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Taylor University and a master’s degree in film and TV production and programming from Regent University.
Charlotte Gabet
project manager
Charlotte's energy and fiery determination drive projects to the goal every time. A recent college graduate, Charlotte served as a marketing intern at GE Commercial Motors by Regal Beloit before coming to Big. Today, she’s responsible for maintaining and broadening existing client relationships. Her role encompasses project management and customer service as well as coordinating events and trade shows. Charlotte holds a marketing degree from Indiana University.
Tom Carroll
client development director
@thomaspcarroll
We’re counting on Tom Carroll, our very own Eagle Scout, to steer us through the wilderness of potential clients and “hone in” on those with the best chance for success. With over 25 years of experience in business development, business operations and aggressive marketing activities, Tom built a multi-million dollar business as an entrepreneur and is sure to play a key role in taking us to the next level of growth. A Certified Advertising Specialist and National Executive Institute graduate, he holds a degree in German with minors in marketing and English from Middle Tennessee State University.

Strategy

John Crilly
marketing director
@johncrilly
It’s been said that John could craft a brilliant marketing campaign for a rock. With almost 20 years of marketing experience, he has a wealth of experience in the manufacturing and service industries, and has worked with some of the most recognizable brands in the world, such as Audi, Volkswagen and North American Van Lines. His areas of specialty include marketing planning and strategy—as well as marketing and communication programs for dealer/distributor/rep networks. A frequent facilitator and trainer, John holds an interpersonal and public communication degree from Purdue University.
Susan Sigworth
public relations director
With both right and left brains firing on all cylinders, Susan is a rare find—a highly creative person who can see the big picture but also nail the details. It’s a power-packed combo that has won her multiple awards in over 20 years of PR and communications work as well as university teaching. Prior to Big, Susan served as a Taylor University professor, managed the corporate communications department at Brotherhood Mutual and freelanced for some of America’s best-known brands. A gifted teacher and trainer, she holds a master’s degree and the Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation.

Operations

Mark Felger
business manager
All business, all the time. Mark’s efficient processes and effective work solutions keep the Big staff in line. (And if that doesn’t work, he resorts to criminal justice tactics learned in his undergraduate degree program at Indiana University.) Mark’s 15 years of experience in finance, human resources and operations span a variety of management and financial roles, and include positions at WaterFurnace International, Inc. and Patton Electric Co., Inc. Mark holds an MBA in finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Kelli Hartsock
traffic manager
@crazygoodmom
Keeping track of all the projects that run through our office would make most people’s heads spin. But not Kelli. With over 16 years of experience in traffic and production management, Kelli’s a pro at making sure that jobs get done right and on time. She credits her amazing juggling abilities to her active family, where she manages two kids and a labradoodle, Liberty. Her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ball State University and experience with eight advertising agencies don’t hurt, either.
Audrey Andersen
office coordinator
No question. First impressions make a big impact. And with Audrey at the front desk, that impression is nothing but pep. Her 5 years of office experience and perky personality bring energy and vitality to the voice of Big. Just call us. You’ll see.

Creative

Matt Deck
senior copywriter/assistant creative director
@dozer8589
If you need an innovative idea, make sure Matt’s in the room. His unique, creative vision coupled with the ability to convey marketing messages effectively make him a genius communicator—one who wins awards and makes his clients stand out from the crowd. Before coming to Big, Matt worked for the Lutheran Hospital marketing department and even ran his own design firm, with clients ranging from Do it Best Corp. to Indiana Technical Institute. With a visual communications design degree from Purdue University and nearly 20 years of experience in advertising and design, Matt outshines the competition every time.
Scott Stuckey
art director
@MrStuckey2u
The combination of Scott’s fun-loving, easygoing style and ingenious creative make him a sure bet for the starting lineup on Big’s design team. With a decade of design experience under his belt, Scott excels at keeping the creative process flowing. Special areas of interest include product design and national advertising trends. In the past 10 years, Scott has played a vital role in several award-winning campaigns. He holds a fine arts degree from Anderson University.
Greg Becker
art director
Fresh, original designs are Greg’s trademark, and he offers a gallery of award-winning work to prove it. With more than 15 years of experience in creative concepting, art direction and graphic design, Greg excels in illustration and fine art, as well as product and package design. Before joining Big, Greg served as an art director for Nitecki & Walker, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commercial art with a minor in fine art from the University of Saint Francis.
Andrew Howard
graphic designer
@howard2112
Even in his early years, Andrew distinguished himself as an award-winning designer, capturing a Pacemaker Award for his high school newspaper. For the past 11 years, Andrew has worked as a designer in print and eMedia, and as a 3D animator. Prior to coming to Big, he worked as a designer at Trenton Design Group. Andrew holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design and 3D modeling from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Digital Media

Linda Clevenger
eMedia director
@textrixinc
An accomplished “e-linguist,” Linda translates tech-talk into plain English with ease. Her 11 years of experience in the Web world, insight into audience needs and master’s degree from Doane College enable her to mastermind Web sites with high usability factors. Specializing in software development and custom applications, Linda’s master touch turns each project into a work of art. When she’s not creating Web site proposals and strategies, or overseeing the Web department as a whole, Linda stays busy at Textrix Solutions, a software development company she launched with her husband 4 years ago.
Aaron Eisberg
interactive marketing manager
@aeisberg
Also known as the “Iceman,” Aaron’s cool competence and quick thinking enable him to transfer traditional marketing techniques to the e-marketing universe. A certified Google Advertising Professional (GAP), Aaron is responsible for building and maintaining a Web marketing presence for clients using paid search (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), e-mail marketing and affiliate programs. Prior to joining Big, Aaron worked as the Internet Specialist at Dynamic Resource Group and before that was Project Manager at Author Solutions, Inc. Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in informatics from Indiana University and an MBA from Taylor University. 
Aaron Hockemeyer
senior interactive developer
@aaronhockemeyer
Although Aaron attributes his success in the digital media world to “general geeky-ness,” his 8 years of experience, degree in visual communications from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and award-winning Web sites tell a different story. Aaron’s talent and hard work continually produce amazing results with flash, CSS, user experience and multimedia. (Did we mention geeky-ness?)
Andy Barnes
interactive developer
@whoisandybarnes
A hockey player with all his teeth? Yep, Andy’s a rare breed. And the rink isn’t the only place he wows the crowd. A key player on the digital media team, Andy is responsible for all things interactive, ranging from Web design and development to e-mail campaigns, video production and blog posts. Prior to Big, Andy worked as a freelance Web and print designer. His 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in visual arts from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne make Andy’s talent hard to beat.