Switching Spaces: Steph would love to trade places with Joanna Gaines

Take a peek behind the curtain at the amazing team members who make the marketing magic happen. We can’t wait to meet you!

Next up, meet Steph, our VP of Client Services. Steph provides our clients with insights to help meet and exceed all their objectives of our partnership.

What is the coolest thing about working at Accelity?

The fun and positive collaboration. Everyone shows up with such positivity and even when we are challenged, we take on the challenge together and have fun doing it. 

What 3 words describe Accelity to you?

Vibrant, advantageous, caring

Who would you switch places with for one day?

Joanna Gaines, I would love to design a home or work on her line at Target, but then if she is switching with me can I request she decorates my house that day?

What’s your secret talent?

Sneaking vegetables into meals…shhhhh don’t tell my kids

If you weren’t in marketing what would your second career choice be?

Mental Health Counselor – I am passionate about helping others navigate the struggles they face in life. 

What is your guilty pleasure tv/music/movie?

Modern Family

The Green Bay Packers!  

Catch Her on a Patio in the 414: Meet Sarah!

Ever wonder who’s behind the marketing magic at Accelity? Well, we’re eager to get to know ya!

Meet Sarah, an Accelity account manager (aka the person who makes sure s#%! gets done). Sarah serves as the day-to-day point of contact for one of Acceity’s key clients, driving their campaigns and projects to ensure marketing and sales success. 

What drew you to Accelity?

Throughout the interview process, I felt like the team wanted to get to know me as a person, not just hear about my job experience and capabilities. Accelity leads with a client-first mindset but puts great effort into prioritizing employee happiness and success. I’m in great company here.

What is something you are proud of with your work?

Reliability is huge to me. I hope my clients and coworkers feel they can depend on me. 

If you could meet one celebrity who is no longer with us, who would it be?

Lucille Ball

What is your guilty pleasure TV show/music/movie?

Sitting on my living room floor, eating Chipotle and watching an early 90s/2000s TV show or movie isn’t so much a guilty pleasure, just something I like to do. 

If you weren’t in marketing, what would your second career choice be?

I’d probably work with kids in some capacity, maybe as an elementary school teacher or own a dance studio.

Where is your favorite spot in Milwaukee? 

Anywhere with a patio is my favorite. Finks makes the best gimlet. City Lights Brewery has a huge patio and awesome staff. Cloud Red in Shorewood has ridiculous Brussel sprouts and nachos. Draft and Vessel is a chill bar that plays good music. We’ve got great coffee shops and smaller music venues, too, like Turner Hall and Colectivo Back Room. Milwaukee is great.

If a friend/colleague were to bump into you in public, where would you most likely be?

Returning things at Target.

Teleport to his next big travel adventure: Meet Michael!

Follow the yellow brick road to meet the wizards behind the curtain at Accelity! We might not practice magic, but we can make content appear in the blink of an eye. In this blog series, we will feature one of our talented team members so you can see what we are all about. This month’s star is Michael Ray!

What drew you to Accelity?

The one facet of marketing I have always been drawn to the most is developing strategy, so the potential for a role where my sole focus was immediately attractive to me. What sold me on Accelity, though, was that throughout the interview process, I was impressed by every single person I spoke to – their personality, their expertise, and their openness to answering every question I had while also asking questions to ensure the role would be a good fit for both parties. Long story short, I felt listened to, which closed the deal for me.

What is something you are proud of with your work?

I am most proud of when a strategy I created achieves or surpasses the goals set for it. A good strategy is dependent on gaining an understanding of the client’s needs and challenges, leveraging data and best practices, and also a gut instinct based on logic of what will work for a particular client. Putting all of those elements together isn’t easy and to see it pay off for them is the absolute best.

Who would you switch places with for one day?

Honestly, I’m pretty happy with my life and where I’ve come so far. If I have to switch with someone, though, I’d likely pick a random curator of the Disney archive just to be able to see all of the amazing memorabilia and history of a company I love.

If you could have one special power, what would it be?

Teleportation. I love to travel, and the idea of being able to go anywhere in the blink of an eye would be incredible.

What is your favorite movie quote?

“I guess it all comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.”- The Shawshank Redemption

If a friend/colleague were to bump into you in public, where would you most likely be?

Either out to eat or singing karaoke. 

What is something you’d want a newcomer to Milwaukee to know?

Living here my whole life, I’ve gotten to experience so much of what Milwaukee has to offer – great museums, beautiful art and artists, music festivals, amazing food, the friendliest people, and so much more – and nearly everything is a 20-minute drive or less away.  Milwaukee has all the benefits of a larger city without the chaos.

She’s all cheers and craft beers: Meet Veronica!

Follow the yellow brick road to meet the wizards behind the curtain at Accelity! We might not practice magic, but we can make content appear in the blink of an eye. In this blog series, we will feature one of our talented team members so you can see what we are all about. This month’s star is Veronica McGibney!

What drew you to Accelity?

It didn’t take long for me to know that this was where I wanted to be! There has always been a creative side to me that has been drawn to marketing, advertising, and branding. But, the real draw to Accelity was Jackie; her energy and charisma are like magnets – they just pulled me in. Also, the direction and values of Accelity really align with my goals and personality. 

What do you like most about working at Accelity?

I love the people, the energy, and the ability to be creative while adding your own flare. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging that you absorb this positive energy. It makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger than yourself. 

What’s your secret talent?

Some might say that my laugh is a talent because it is so loud…all the time, during shows, watching TickTok or IG clips, or even just hearing a joke; I mean, you can hear me rooms away! But, my secret talent is that I can whistle really, really loud! 

What is an attainable life goal you have for yourself in 10 years?

I’d love to build a tiny house on the lake! 

What is your guilty pleasure tv/music/movie?

Honestly, that would have to be either a good chick flick (that I’ve seen multiple times already) like Pretty Women, The Proposal, or The Holiday or a t.v. series like F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a glass of wine or a good craft beer. 

What is your hometown known most for?

Bedford, Michigan, we are a little town minutes from Lake Erie – the world’s largest walleye and perch-producing lake! We are just minutes from several college and professional stadiums – Ann Arbor (University of Michigan), Detroit Lions, and even the Toledo Mud Hens baseball. We are also surrounded by apple orchards and sweet cornfields! 

If a friend/colleague were to bump into you in public, where would you most likely be?

I would say that I enjoy being home with the family at this stage of life! However, on the random occasion when my husband and I have a night out – you will either find us out to dinner or walking the downtown streets of Ann Arbor, enjoying wine or craft beer!