ASBURYDESIGN.NET - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Concept Strategist / Senior Copywriter
Alan Yamamoto was named one of the top ten copywriters in the nation by Adweek Winners Magazine. He brings more than 20 years of agency experience and has worked high-profile consumer accounts, packaged goods, B2B and high tech for clients such as T-Mobile, Nintendo, Dominos Pizza and Microsoft.
Alan has won numerous awards for creative excellence, including The One Show, Cannes, Clio Awards, National and Northwest Addys, London International Advertising Awards, New York Art Directors Club, OBIE Awards, International Broadcasting Awards and the Athena Creative Newspaper Awards. The radio spot he wrote and produced for the American Advertising Museum was voted the best PSA radio commercial of the year by Adweek.
Alan is a graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Communications/Advertising. He has judged local, regional and national Addys awards shows.
Job Titles:
- Consultant, Former Senior Project Manager
- Emeritus Senior Project Manager, Consultant
Having recently retired, Libby continues to consult and advise Asbury & Co. One of the area's most respected experts in advertising and marketing, Libby Tower has more than 20 years' experience as an account manager and planner in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Her portfolio includes notable campaigns for University of Oregon athletics, Pacific Continental Bank, PeaceHealth-Sacred Heart Hospital, Roseburg Forest Products, Travel Lane County, and the Hult Center for Performing Arts. From 2007 - 2009, Libby directed media and marketing services for Track Town USA, presenters of the U.S. Olympic Trials-Track & Field and other high profile events.
At Asbury & Co., she handled account/project management, advertising strategy and media planning.
Libby has earned numerous awards and citations for her work in the advertising field and public service contributions to the arts.
Job Titles:
- President
- Instructor at the University of Oregon 's School of Journalism
The founder of Asbury & Co., Steven's portfolio includes branding, advertising campaigns, websites, interiors and other design projects for businesses across the country. His work has earned national recognition and won numerous awards.
Mr. Asbury was recognized by The Register-Guard as one of the area's Top 20-Under-40 Business Leaders in 2008. He was included on Eugene Magazine's "The List" of Top Young Business Leaders in 2011.
A graduate of the University of Oregon, Mr. Asbury was editor of the Oregon Daily Emerald in 1997 and runner up nationally in The Society for News Design's "College Designer of the Year" competition. He completed his design internship at The Oregonian and worked as a lead page-one and projects designer at The News Tribune where his work won both regional and national awards.
Asbury is a respected design expert, typography evangelist, and sought-after consultant. He has led dozens of workshops on design, strategy and advertising for publications, businesses and organizations.
When not at Asbury & Co., Steven serves as an instructor at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication, teaching upper-division design and advertising courses.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager & Interiors
Wendelin brings her passion for interiors and art to Asbury Design. Active on Pinterest and a subscriber to countless interior design publications, blogs and catalogs, she can find the perfect addition to any room. In her dual role as office manager, she keeps track of billing, payroll and everything else that keeps Asbury Design running.