Meet the Team

ANDREA AKER | President & CEO

Andrea is an expert communicator and business strategist with a reputation for tenacity, perseverance and honesty.

VALLIERE JONES | Director of Public Relations

Valliere Jones is a public relations agency veteran, having spent 25 years in the trenches writing arresting copy, generating media coverage and garnering awards for clients in a variety of industries.

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.

TIM GALLEN | 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 an Account Executive.

KATY SPRINGER | Account Executive

Katy Springer is a 20-year PR veteran whose experience spans healthcare, education, consumer and hospitality, finance and B2B.

SCOTT BUFFON | Account Executive

With an undeniable knack for identifying newsworthy stories, Scott Buffon serves as an Account Executive with Aker Ink.

BRI GIBSON | Marketing Specialist

Bri Gibson brings fresh eyes and an eagerness to help clients achieve their business development goals in her role as Marketing Specialist with Aker Ink.

TATUM SHACKLETT | Social Media Strategist

Known for her data-driven approach, Tatum Shacklett is responsible for executing all facets of organic and paid social media campaigns.

DANIEL ZIFFER | Digital Marketing Strategist

Sharp, nimble and invaluable, Daniel Ziffer serves as Aker Ink’s digital Swiss Army Knife, guiding companies with their website and inbound strategies.