Meet the Team

ANDREA AKER | CEO & President

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

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.

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 and executing multi-faceted PR campaigns that generate awareness on a grand scale.

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 | Marketing Manager

Bri Gibson offers expertise in project management, strategic planning and data-driven decision making as Marketing Manager for Aker Ink.

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.

KATY SPRINGER | Account Executive

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

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.

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 that bring results.

HANNAH TRULL | Copywriter

Aker Ink’s resident wordsmith Hannah Trull excels at devising dynamic, compelling copy that generates results. Having captivated English- and Spanish-speaking audiences alike, she believes powerful storytelling is at the root of any brand’s long-term success.

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.