SMITH KROEGER - Key Persons
She's a proud Wesleyan Prairie Wolf, set the world record for consuming Easy-Mac, is an almost freakish Twilight movie fanatic, and is currently in search of the perfect craft cocktail.
Job Titles:
- Director of Brand Strategy
He's a self-proclaimed numismatist (coin collector), loves watching college football and he - no joke - serenaded his wife (then-girlfriend) with Vanilla Ice on their first date.
She makes the world's best dirty martini, likes to brag about winning a national poetry contest and can whip up delicious Mexican cuisine. Meet the multi-talented Kathleen Durkin.
She attended that small college in northern Iowa, was married in Florence, Italy, and before a career in media buying, she wanted to be Wonder Woman or a Solid Gold Dancer. Very cool.
Job Titles:
- Strategic Account Manager
When she's not specializing in digital marketing, she's a full-time house plant mom to over 30 plants, has a side gig as an ordained minister and loves to rock climb in her spare time.
Job Titles:
- Digital Marketing Specialist
He's highly approachable, refuses to use any form of a winking emoji and is CPR-certified (an integral skill among Digital Marketing Specialists).
Nate can probably outdo you in snowboarding, out-sing you (a cappella style) and outdo you in diving. He's the all-American athlete, college crooner and snow-savvy trivia junkie who actually gets up early to watch soccer from England.
She's a "30 Rock'' binger, loves karaoke (but is tone deaf), has a minor in Fashion Merchandising and owns a ukulele but has no idea how to play it. How's that for interesting?
Job Titles:
- Digital Marketing Coordinator
She's a boy mom who has visited 50 of the 70 Nebraska Passport stops in the past year. In her free time she stays involved in the advertising community and is the incoming AAF District 9 governor.
Job Titles:
- Strategic Accounts Manager
She jams to Bennie and the Gents, picks a mean banjo and would be a cheap date with her favorite meal being a cheeseburger and a glass of ice water.
Job Titles:
- EVP, Digital & Media Strategy
Job Titles:
- EVP, Co - Creative Director
A Virginia native and holder of a fine arts degree, this digital advertising expert is an artist at heart. He spends his free time painting and enjoying jazz.
Job Titles:
- Digital Marketing Team Lead
She binges on Netflix, was a member of the Gorillas volleyball team and can do a mean Australian accent.
She's terrified of ticks, admits to watching "Doctor Who" and can name every U.S. president in order. Intriguing? We think so.
He built a pub in his living room, makes a mean guac and just may pop you in the mouth if you're a picky eater.
She's a wife, mom of two boys and a football fan cheering on the Chiefs and Huskers. When not coordinating her sons' participation in any sport imaginable, you can find her watching "Friends."
He owns stock in the Green Bay Packers, loves any team from Wisconsin, has played hockey since age 4 and likes spending time with his golden retriever - you guessed it - Lambeau.
Job Titles:
- Director, Media Planning & Buying
He loves all things Disney, enjoys jamming to music while driving around and has a passion for design and photography, which started when he was young.
Job Titles:
- Director, Media Planning & Buying
He's a diehard Chiefs fan, enjoys classical music and is an accomplished woodworker. Oh yeah, he's great at crunching numbers too. Meet the jack of all trades, Cody Culbertson.
He did the Running of the Bulls in Spain, played Reese Witherspoon in foosball and always sleeps on the cool side of the pillow.
Job Titles:
- Art Director & Motion Designer
He actually admits he's a Jayhawk fan, worked 10 years for the KC Royals and spends his free time golfing, fishing, hunting and coaching. Ask him how he won a car with a hole-in-one.
He has an actual gym and bar in his house, safeguards his spaghetti sauce recipe and has 10 TVs tuned to ESPN. Whaaaat?
Job Titles:
- EVP, Co - Creative Director
Before becoming an EVP, co-creative director, writer, producer, head of building maintenance and assistant IT tech, he was an electrician, a bartender and an avionics specialist in the Air National Guard.
She's a rabid Gordon Ramsey fan, loves to watch Masterchef, listens to music with her cool dad and adores her dachshund Gus." Meet the amazingly talented Olivia Murphy.
Job Titles:
- Video Editor & Videographer
He is not ashamed to admit he's a Hawkeye fan, is waiting for Led Zeppelin to reunite and is not to be trifled with on the gridiron.
Job Titles:
- Key Account Projects Specialist
She hangs out with her furry friends, Dahlia and Izzie (Zuchon and Pekingese), is obsessed with the obsession thriller "You" on Netflix, is an expert pet sitter/cleaning lady, admittedly sucks at sports, and got into media to be the next Katie Couric.
He's a big car guy - catch him spending his free time at auto shows around town when he's not caring for his newborn daughter.
She loves cats and hates slow drivers. Meet Smith Kroeger's talented senior art director & motion designer.
Job Titles:
- Associate Account Manager
Job Titles:
- Web Design & Email Specialist
She cleans up trash around her neighborhood for fun (seriously!), only reads stories with happy endings and has been to 49 states. Meet our video editor and videographer.
Job Titles:
- EVP, Client Services & PR
He doesn't want to see your vacation pics, doesn't give a damn about your manicured lawn and would prefer you not yammer on about sports.
Even though she's a sushi-loving, Kardashian-watching Belieber, she's anything but basic.
Job Titles:
- Digital Production Designer
A University of Missouri grad, she got into advertising via journalism in college. In her spare time, you can find her hanging out with her pride and joy, a black Lab mix named Piper.
Described by others as a talented creative craftsman, this self-proclaimed "Connector of Dots" can be seen in the stands at UNL, UNO and Creighton games in his free time.