Meet the Team

ANDREA AKER

CEO & President

Andrea Aker is an expert communicator and business strategist with a reputation for tenacity, perseverance and honesty. She’s willing to take on complex situations and thrives on new challenges – all traits that helped transform Aker Ink® into one of Arizona’s leading boutique PR and…

MARY LITTLE

Vice President of Public Relations

Mary Little is a fervent advocate of integrated marketing and public relations programs who brings a wealth of expertise in consumer marketing, brand management and product promotion for well-respected local and national brands. With a career that spans more than…

KATIE BRASHEAR

Public Relations Account Director

Widely lauded for her ability to strategize and secure media placements, Public Relations Account Director Katie Brashear is a determined leader with an undeniable eye for newsworthiness and penchant for relationship building. She plays a key role in conceptualizing…

ROB DILORENZO

Creative Director

Rob DiLorenzo is a collaborative partner serving as Aker Ink’s Creative Director. Uber-creative, strategic and thoughtful with all things design and development, Rob elevates brands and turns even the most complex visions into reality…

BRI GIBSON

Senior Marketing Manager

The resident problem solver, Bri Gibson leads Aker Ink’s multifaceted marketing department in project management, strategic planning and data-driven decision making as Senior Marketing Manager. Responsible for devising…

TIM GALLEN

Senior Account Executive

After a decade of reporting the news, Tim Gallen now plays a key role in telling the stories of Aker Ink clients as a Senior Account Executive. He is instrumental in identifying viable storytelling opportunities, extracting the most…

HANNAH TRULL

Content Manager

Aker Ink’s resident wordsmith Hannah Trull manages agency content creation, devising compelling copy that generates results while ensuring exceptional quality, creativity and strategy are upheld teamwide in all written…

KATY SPRINGER

Account Executive

Katy Springer is a 20-year PR veteran whose experience spans healthcare, education, consumer and hospitality, finance and B2B. She has created and executed communications strategies for big-name brands…

ANNIE KYGER

Marketing Account Executive

A strategic and creative leader, Account Executive Annie Kyger is responsible for the thoughtful conceptualization and execution of marketing campaigns that drive ROI for a variety of businesses…

ALAYNA DALGLEISH

Public Relations Account Executive

Alayna Dalgleish is a dynamic and creative Public Relations Account Executive at Aker Ink, bringing a wealth of skills to the table, including developing and executing multi-faceted PR and content marketing strategies that drive…

BIANCA MARTINEZ

Social Media Strategist

Dedicated, creative and energetic, Bianca Martinez is responsible for executing all facets of organic and paid social media campaigns as a Social Media Strategist with Aker Ink. She brings a thoughtful, data-driven approach…

MATT OSTEEN

Digital Marketing Strategist

Analytical and creative, Digital Marketing Strategist Matt Osteen conceptualizes and executes a range of paid and organic digital strategies that drive leads for a wide range of clients. He expertly combines scientific and artful insights to make data-informed decisions…

SAMANTHA BARRAZA

Copywriter

Infinitely curious and calculated, Copywriter Samantha Barraza drives the content creation process, crafting innovative concepts that break through the noise and captivate the masses. Expertly merging creativity and strategy, she weaves together compelling brand…

CASEY PESSARRA

Marketing Coordinator

Uniquely creative and analytical, Marketing Coordinator Casey Pessarra carries out tactical and administrative activities that are essential for implementing integrated marketing and PR strategies. Her eye for detail and tenacious nature ensure campaigns are organized and on target…

LAUREN BRINKMAN

Account Coordinator

Creative, organized and determined, Lauren Brinkman plays a pivotal role in keeping clients’ PR strategies on track. As an Account Coordinator, she manages tactical and administrative activities that ensure Aker Ink’s high level of service is continually met…

JAKE SONNENBURG

Public Relations Account Coordinator

Strategic, collaborative and inquisitive, Jake Sonnenburg plays a crucial role in managing client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time and to Aker Ink’s high standards. As Public Relations Account Coordinator, he manages tactical and…