Marc is a founding partner at Spotlight Branding. He is passionate about helping professionals understand the truths and myths about internet marketing, and educating them on how to get the most out of their marketing efforts. He is a proud graduate of UCF and earned his Master’s Degree in Business & Marketing.

Ben leads and manages our operations team. He is in charge of all elements of the client experience and provides day-to-day oversight on all of Spotlight’s products and services. Ben graduated from Davidson College and played a season of professional football in Germany before moving to Hawai’i where he worked as a travel writer for a couple of years. He now resides in Charlotte with his wife, young daughter, and infant son. Ben is a major sports fan and also enjoys traveling, history, fishing, golfing, and spending time at the beach.

Megan helps lead our Operations team. Her responsibility is to ensure clients receive outstanding services and content from the Operations team, creating an ongoing relationship and success for clients. A North Carolina local and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Megan resides in Belmont with her husband and two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys running, tackling home projects, and reading the newest title on her book bucket list.

John is our office wizard. Not only does he oversee all of our internal marketing, but he also performs a lot of behind the scenes work to make sure the office runs smoothly. A graduate of East Carolina University, John spends his free time writing (he’s published 13 books!), playing drums, and playing softball in a few local rec leagues.

Emily oversees all of the website, newsletter, and social media designs and programming. Her job is to take client feedback and inspiration and bring their vision to life with custom designs that position them as the go-to authority in their community. Emily also executes strategic campaigns on behalf of our clients – from website projects to video, to social media, to email newsletters, and more. Emily graduated from the University of Maine with a double major in marketing and psychology. She misses Maine, but not the snow, and happily calls North Carolina her new home. She enjoys hiking, hanging out with family and friends, and exploring new areas with her rescue dog, Sadie.

Jana is most likely the first person you’ll talk to if you’re interested in working with Spotlight Branding. She guides attorneys through what we do and how we do it to determine if our services are a good fit for their law firm. She graduated from UNC Charlotte, where she pole vaulted and threw javelin for the Charlotte Track and Field team. When she’s not at work, she coaches a local club volleyball team and plays in occasional tournaments herself. Jana also enjoys mountain biking, visiting local breweries, and cooking up a mean steak (medium rare, of course).

Anna specializes in creating a powerful online brand identity for our clients. She is passionate about helping clients create a brand that is genuine and personal to them and their firm. Anna graduated from Abilene Christian University with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a Business minor. She is a proud military wife and lives in the Charlotte area. Her favorite place in the world is Stellenbosch, South Africa, where she spent two summers in college doing service work and an internship. When she is not working, she is likely traveling or exploring the Carolinas with her Rhodesian Ridgeback dog, Rooi.

Maggie has a passion for people and prides herself in cultivating strong relationships with her clients in order to understand their unique branding needs. She works hard to ensure that the best strategy is being implemented and that high-quality work is being delivered every step of the way! Maggie is a graduate of UNC Charlotte and enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and spending quality time with her dog, Pickles.

Josh believes there is nothing more important than his relationships and finding out the client's true needs. He works hard to combine the client's vision with Spotlight's strategy to create the most remarkable and effective marketing. Living in the heart of NASCAR country, Concord, Josh is a Charlotte-area native. However, he hails from Myrtle Beach which truly is his second home. Josh is married with six kids and is an avid sports fan.

Chandler writes content for Spotlight Branding. She is a graduate of NYU, where she majored in Global Studies with a concentration in Contemporary Cultures and Creative Production. She has lived in France and Italy, and now lives in Rock Hill, SC. In her spare time, Chandler edits poetry for a literary magazine and cuddles with her three sweet rescue kitties. Chandler adores books, food, and going on as many adventures, near and far, as possible.

Nick produces content for Spotlight Branding. An Alabama native, Nick graduated from UA in 2014 with a degree in journalism. He gets satisfaction from writing content that informs and inspires people. When he's not at work, Nick enjoys watching football and documentaries, eating a reasonable amount of barbecue, and exploring nature with his dogs Buster and Lil' Sebastian.

Lily has passion for design and marketing. She graduated from the Universidad de México with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Marketing. When she's not creating awesome graphics and materials for us, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching the San Francisco 49ers.