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CEO

Cathy Edwards

When it comes to the business and customer-relations side of the company, Cathy takes the lead. She has an extensive background in business management that has allowed Edwards Creative to grow and flourish as a successful business.

Email:cathy@edwardsideas.com

PRESIDENT

Steve Edwards

Steve has over 30 years of experience in graphic design, exhibit design, and exhibit fabrication. His role as President allows him to have a bird’s eye view of the company, guiding our production and fabrication teams through all phases of projects, encouraging new and innovative ideas, and instilling a sense of pride in all aspects of our work.

Email:steve@edwardsideas.com

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Tiffany Hogan

With a background in marketing and accounting, and seven years of experience at Edwards Creative, Tiffany knows the inner workings of the business better than anyone. She has a vast knowledge of materials, methods, processes, clients, and project histories. As Operations Manager, she effectively manages the daily operations of the administrative, design, and production teams.

Email:tiffany@edwardsideas.com

DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM SERVICES

Tim Wren

Tim is a 13-year veteran in the museum services industry. His knowledge of both interactive media development and museum exhibits has resulted in over 200 successful installations across the country. With a background in sales and market expansion, he is committed to creating spectacular visitor experiences, no matter the budget or project size.

Email:tim@edwardsideas.com

QUALITY DIRECTOR

Darin Kain

Darin’s background of over 10 years in quality assurance is fundamental to Edwards Creative’s dedication to providing our clients peace of mind. His expertise in quality control, project flow, communication strategies, and problem solving is key to internal project flow and exceeding the expectations of our clients.

Email:darin@edwardsideas.com

MUSEUM SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER

Julia Evans

As lead Project Manager for Museum Services, Julia uses her extensive background in museums, non-profits, and exhibit design to oversee the conceptual, design, and implementation phases of all museum-related projects. With degrees in history and museum studies, she is an expert in artifact care and preservation, historical research, interpretation, and writing. 

Email:julia@edwardsideas.com

MUSEUM SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER

Jason Dornbush

Jason has been working in museums and non-profits for over 10 years and brings a unique perspective to the projects he manages. He enjoys the ability to apply his background in education, science, fine arts, and humanities in projects of all sizes.

Email:jason@edwardsideas.com

PROJECT MANAGER

Marisa Lack

Marisa’s degree in graphic design is fundamental in her ability to understand and interpret the scope and variety of projects that she manages. She’s a pro at preparing budgets, value engineering, and ensuring projects stay on target through every phase of their lifecycles.

Email:marisa@edwardsideas.com

JOHN DEERE PROJECT MANAGER

Katy Nelsen

Armed with over 15 years of project management experience, and more than 10 years working at John Deere, Katy is a leader of all John Deere-related projects. Her expertise in budget management, event planning, tradeshows, and customer service ensures that these projects run seamlessly from start to finish.

Email:katy@edwardsideas.com

ESTIMATOR

Jacki Schnell

With over 10 years of customer service experience, Jacki is an expert at coming up with project costs that reflect the needs, ideas, and budgets of every client. Her ability to find the best materials at the best rates makes her one of Edwards Creative’s most valuable assets.

Email:jacki@edwardsideas.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Josh Nelson

Josh’s ability to see projects from a bird’s eye view and think critically about spaces as a whole makes him a perfect fit as Creative Director. With over seventeen years of design experience, Josh is passionate about transforming spaces into engaging environments. From illustrations and brand development, to corporate environment design and museum exhibits, his versatility ensures every project Edwards Creative produces is truly creative.

Email:josh@edwardsideas.com

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Matt Nielsen

Matt has worked in the design and fabrication industry for over 20 years. With an accomplished background in design and production, he has the unique ability to design projects from the perspective of an experienced designer and a skilled fabricator. He specializes in environmental design, vehicle wraps, and logos.

Email:matt@edwardsideas.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Michael Edwards

Michael’s double major in graphic design and the cinematic arts and his experience and passion for design and film make him the go-to guy for interactive media, motion graphics, and video. He also specializes in museum and tradeshow exhibit design, display engineering, and brand development.

Email:michael@edwardsideas.com

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Danny O’Leary

A background in illustration, art, and graphic design gives Danny the tools to develop eclectic, unique, and diverse styles. He has over 30 years of experience designing for museums, corporations, and small businesses. He is passionate about history and ensuring the integrity of historical themes and designs in all of his creations.

Email:danny@edwardsideas.com

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Clint Thomas

Clint’s vast understanding of modern approaches to graphic, brand, interactive, and environmental design makes him stand out as a leader in projects that need a contemporary and artistic look and feel. Armed with a fine arts degree and over 15 years of design experience, Clint brings a fresh look to every project

Email:clint@edwardsideas.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Matt Pulford

Matt is an artist to the core and has a passion for painting. His nearly 20 years of diverse experiences in printmaking, drawing, education, and exhibit content development brings a refreshing perspective to his work. Always taking the audience and space into consideration, Matt’s designs are impeccably planned and customized.

DIRECTOR OF AV INTEGRATION

Mark Weitzel

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, electronics specialist, and hardware expert, Mark leads the digital side of the business. From programming interactive kiosks, to installing top-of-the-line equipment in museums, businesses, and tradeshows, Mark can do it all. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a fresh and innovative perspective to all audio-visual projects.

DIRECTOR OF FABRICATION

Donnie Hammond

With over 30 years of experience in designing, building, and installing custom exhibits, displays, and environments, Donnie is a true craftsman. His sincere passion and exceptional talent for building shines through in every project that comes across his desk. His creations are built to last and built to impress.

Email:donnie@edwardsideas.com

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Mitch Knobloch

With an impeccable sense of detail and a background in graphic design, Mitch ensures all print production projects are completed to their exact specifications. From paper and vinyl prints to direct prints on plastic and metal, his ability to transform digital files into flawless tangible products makes him a true master at his craft.

Email:mitch@edwardsideas.com

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Aryn Carpenter

Aryn is an essential member of our team who is involved in the production of all projects. He has a keen eye for detail verifying print quality and specs are correct. Assisting with installations to ensure smooth and accurate results is one of his greatest strengths.

Email:aryn@edwardsideas.com

GRAPHICS INSTALLER

B.J. Mendez

Although B.J. wears many hats for the production and installation departments, he specializes in installing vehicle wraps and wall graphics. In addition, he assists with corporate environment and tradeshow exhibit installation, laminating, cutting, and plotting.

Email:bj@edwardsideas.com

FABRICATOR

Ryan Morford

Ryan has a passion for woodworking and carpentry, and his love for his craft is evident in his creations. His lifelong woodworking hobby has become not only a career for him, but one of Edwards Creative’s best assets.

Email:ryan@edwardsideas.com

FABRICATOR

James Hogan

James assists with any and all projects in the fabrication department. From large exhibits and tradeshow displays to kiosks and cabinetry, he ensures everything is completed to perfection and without flaw.

Email:james@edwardsideas.com