Joan Beth Beugen, President and Creative Director
Marketing and Corporate Communication consultant to Fortune 500 companies, writer, creative director, producer of meetings, films, videos and print pieces.
Founder and president of The Creative Establishment, Inc., a nationwide corporate presentation agency. Founder, owner and principal of The Cresta Group.
Working Philosophy
Good communication requires a direct connection from the mind to the heart.
Shel Beugen, Business Manager
Marketing, Sales, Financial Management
Management positions with the Leo Burnett Company, CBS, Inc. and Window to the World, Inc. (WTTW)Working Philosophy
Creativity plus On-Target Execution plus Project Management equals Happy Clients
David Amling, Editor, Art Director
Editor and art director of major corporate image and new product introduction programs including projects for Coca-Cola Enterprises, HSBC, and McDonald's.
Designer of multi-image and multi-screen formats. Art director and designer of motion graphics and animation.
Jordan Velarde, Executive Producer, Los Angeles
Producer, lighting designer, sound engineer of video, audio programs and commercials including projects for the City of Corona, Coca-Cola Enterprises, HSBC, James A. Baker III Institute, Jones Lang LaSalle, Nortel Networks, Sara Lee Corporation.
Working Philosophy
Every problem has a solution.
Sara Beugen, General Manager, Los Angeles
Art direction, physical production, efficient project management, photography and digital imaging, research and writing.
Production support for various marketing and corporate communication projects. Researcher and contributing writer for several television documentaries. Creative production support for feature films and commercials.
Commercial photographer for various accounts including: Coca-Cola Enterprises, JMB Insurance, Jenner & Block, LaPetite Academy, Westfield Corporation
Working Philosophy
Love and work. What else is there?
Naomi Yamada, Vice President of Production
Producer, video and audio engineering technician.
Bilingual, Japanese/English - Certified Courtroom Translator.
Producer of videos, print, graphic, music and audio productions for various clients including: Baxter International, Delta Air Lines, Hines, Shell Oil Company, The Coca-Cola Company.
Former faculty member - Television, Radio and Field Production, University of Illinois at Chicago
Working Philosophy
Fame, fortune and fun!
Deborah Benson-Winans, Account Executive
Strategy development; client and account management; special events, meetings, film/video producer; wardrobe & prop master and stylist
Producer and production coordinator of industrial and educational films & videos, special events, television commercials and print material.
Working Philosophy
Get more out of your day, but be sure to have fun while doing it.
John Hess, Producer
Production, graphic design, copywriting and file preparation.
Producer of video, print and web materials for corporate communication and marketing communication outlets.
Working Philosophy
Take care of your clients' needs - whatever, whenever.
Zoey, Chief Office Dog, Chicago
Client service support, hospitality director, all around best friend.
Working Philosophy
Make humans happy by being adorable and charming (and get lots of treats in the process!)