Rebecca Epperson
Founder / CEO
Rebecca Epperson, President and Founder of Chartwell Agency, has more than 30 years of corporate communications, public relations, and marketing experience with a variety of business-to-business, consumer-oriented and non-profit organizations in developing and implementing strategic communications programs on a local, regional, national and global basis.
Emily Hartzog
President
Emily Hartzog, President at Chartwell Agency, has more than 18 years of experience in sales, marketing and public relations for industries as varied as higher education, healthcare, technology, municipalities and nonprofits.
Catherine Povalitis
Vice President
As a Vice President at Chartwell Agency, Catherine leads the communications team and is responsible for managing staff and client relationships, along with leading marketing and communications efforts that strategically align with clients’ business goals.
Jason Edlén
Vice President, Creative Services
Jason Edlén joined Chartwell Agency as Art Director with 17 years of experience in graphic design and creative direction.
Jason Moyer
Chief Digital Officer
As Chief Digital Officer, Jason Moyer sets Chartwell Agency’s digital marketing strategy and guides its internal teams and external partners. He serves as a key stakeholder in building, planning, and leading the Chartwell Agency digital department to help clients meet their business goals.
Cassi Steurer
Director
As a Director at Chartwell Agency, Cassi Steurer focuses on marketing initiatives for Chartwell clients, with a concentration on the education sector. She works with clients to provide thoughtful strategies that align with their business goals, elevate their brand, enhance their visibility, and better connect with their audiences.
Alison Weust
Senior Graphic Designer
Alison Weust joins the Chartwell team as a Senior Graphic Designer and brings with her more than eight years of experience as a creative professional.
Shaquil Manigault
Communications Strategist
As a Communications Strategist at Chartwell Agency, Shaquil Manigault plays an instrumental role in working with clients across a wide range of disciplines to bolster relationships and create initiatives that align with client goals. He leads client relationships, is responsible for managing deliverables and deadlines, and assists in content creation, securing public relations opportunities, and directing social media initiatives.
Tayler Brantley
Communications Strategist
As a Communications Strategist at Chartwell Agency, Tayler Brantley plays a pivotal role in driving the agency’s efforts across various industries. She collaborates with organizations focused on community building and growth, ensuring marketing and communications strategies align with broader business objectives. Her expertise includes managing client relationships, developing customized strategies, and executing impactful marketing campaigns.
Dani Hartmann
Communications Specialist
As a Communications Specialist at Chartwell Agency, Dani Hartmann works with economic development and financial clients to enhance relationships and develop content, public relations, and social media initiatives. She assists in customizing strategic marketing plans and collateral to achieve clients’ objectives.
Elizabeth Lazdins
Data/Digital Specialist
As a Data/Digital Specialist at Chartwell Agency, Elizabeth Lazdins supports a variety of digital marketing efforts, including paid digital advertising, SEO, and targeted email campaigns. Working closely with team members across departments, she helps ensure smooth execution and coordination of digital projects that contribute to meaningful client results.
Our Trusted Partners – We’ve Got the Best of the Best!
In addition to our amazing team, Chartwell Agency also is fortunate to work with the very best individuals who have specialized capabilities and skill sets to round out our team. Our trusted partners allow us to scale up to continually meet the needs of our valued clients – bringing added industry expertise that is impactful and efficient. Collaborating directly with our team, our partners work with us to help to meet – and exceed – clients’ goals. Learn more about these amazing rockstars.
Laura Kaster
Communications Guru
Fun Fact: Has been a professional actor and photographer.
Laura Kaster is a seasoned communications pro who has worked with clients in every industry imaginable – everything from non-profits to B2B to well-known consumer brands and more. She has implemented media relations programs that have resulted in stories about her clients in top tier media outlets, is a seasoned writer and editor, and provides communications strategy and account/project management leadership.
Karli Smith
Unicorn Extraordinaire
Fun Fact: Is a crime television and podcast junkie.
With more than 20 years of marketing experience, Karli Smith helps clients determine the best strategies to achieve their marketing objectives through highly targeted digital campaigns, marketing, video production, media relations, advertising, content and more. She helps manage client relationships and implement marketing and communications efforts that strategically align with clients’ business goals.
Megan Strickland
Storytelling Sorcerer
Fun Fact: Has a goal to see all of the state capitol buildings and capital cities.
Megan Strickland knows that storytelling takes many forms, including writing, photography, and video. She’s always been passionate about narrating through these mediums, each with its own unique charm, to capture moments both big and small, and to connect people with each other. Strickland thrives in the marketing world, where she continues to leverage her storytelling skills to engage audiences.
Dena Roché
Creative Content Architect
Fun Fact: Is a sommelier who teaches Wine & Travel classes.
Dena Roché brings a background in marketing, public relations, journalism and content creation to Chartwell Agency. Her diverse experiences help Chartwell clients create and implement effective content and communication strategies. She has a strong background in the travel, hospitality, education and wellness industries.
Joe Schneider
Web Developer Wizard
Fun Fact: Spent several years as the lead singer/guitarist in a rock band
Joe Schneider has worked in the website development field for over 20 years. He is proficient in a wide range of programming languages and content management systems and has developed countless websites over the years. He has also built dozens of custom web applications – from file conversion utilities to a daycare attendance program and everything in between. He also has experience as a Microsoft systems administrator, IT helpdesk technician and network administrator.
Chelsea Larison
Social Media Maven
Fun Fact: She’s absolutely obsessed with the Home Alone movies and has easily watched the first two over 300 times!
Chelsea Larison brings several years of expertise in social media management and marketing to Chartwell. With a knack for content creation, blog writing, and leveraging social media platforms, Larison excels in crafting engaging digital strategies that resonate with audiences and drive business objectives forward.
Susan Burton
Media Maestro
Fun Fact: Alexander Hamilton’s wife Eliza and Mary Todd Lincoln are her ancestors.
Susan Burton has over 20 years of experience developing marketing strategies that result in innovative PR, traditional and online campaigns. Her expertise is in B2B, retail, IT, healthcare, consulting and real estate. Due to a background originally in TV news, Burton has developed creative ways of telling a brand’s story as well as learning to fine tune a targeted media pitch.
Bridget Jennison
Content Connector
Fun Fact: Will beat you in royal family trivia every time.
Bridget Kagan Jennison brings senior-level strategic expertise and keen copywriting ability to her Chartwell clients. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, Jennison’s work spans the cultural, education, financial, healthcare, nonprofit, and technology sectors. Jennison is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through impactful messaging that resonates authentically with their audiences.
Julia Kindler
Creative Virtuoso
Fun Fact: Has never lost a fight against a grizzly bear.
Julia Kindler is a visual communicator with experience working in many industries. She uses graphic design to connect with audiences across platforms consistently and effectively. Kindler enjoys learning the latest advances in design technology and trends, and uses that knowledge, along with her two decades in the field, to help find the perfect visual approach for the personality and needs of her clients.