Storylink Creative is thrilled to share that we have grown! As our capabilities expand, so do we. Our creative, account management, marketing, and building teams continue to broaden and develop. This continued growth only strengthens our mission to provide the kind of premium offerings and high-quality customer service that results in mutually beneficial, trust-based, long-term client relationships.
New to the team, Tyler Ahrens joins Storylink as a builder. Tyler considers himself a jack-of-all-trades and has been woodworking since he was 15, after learning by watching YouTube videos. He later turned this hobby into a profession, after scoring a job in the cabinetry business. On the weekends, Tyler enjoys playing guitar, writing, running, and hanging out with his dog, Winter.
Madi Matthews came on board earlier this year as a new account coordinator. Before joining the team, Madi earned a degree in strategic communications and public relations from The University of Minnesota. In her free time, Madi enjoys cooking, coaching hockey, and hosting events for her friends and family.
In addition, John LaRosa will be joining the team. With years of warehouse and industry experience he has joined us as a Warehouse Service Tech. On the weekends you will find him doing what he loves, bass fishing.
We’re also happy to welcome Sam Wakasugi to the account management team. She studied Art and Design with an exhibit and digital design emphasis in college, with 8 years experience in Account Management and 9 months at an exhibit house. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog. She enjoys walks, traveling, indulging in some reality TV.
Storylink has welcomed Derrick Ash to our team as a Purchasing Manager. Specializing in operations, Derrick is passionate about process improvements, communication, and leadership. In his free time, Derrick is a volunteer wrestling coach. He loves to stay active and spend his free time with his wife and two daughters.
We're thrilled to welcome Stephen Neese as our Production Project Manager. Stephen started his career in 2011 as a carpenter apprentice and has continued to build his experience, working his way up to Carpenter Foreman and Project Manager for residential remodeling work. After work, Stephen is a traveler, a financé, and a new dad. He loves fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.
In June we welcomed Nicole Gilliland to our Client Services team as an Account Coordinator. Nicole is a 2022 University of Minnesota graduate with two years’ experience in sports marketing. She came to Storylink looking for deeper client connections and wanting to make an impact. In her free time, she loves reading, pickleball, and spending quality time with her little brothers.
Please help us welcome Shaun Davis. In 2004, Shaun graduated from Hennepin Tech's cabinetmaking program and started his career journey. With 20 years of experience in woodworking, exhibiting, and leadership, he joins us as a senior builder. Shaun is passionate about his work and enjoys spending time in his shop, gardening, and hanging out with his wife and their pups.
Last but not least, we are excited to welcome Shaila Kathke as our new Marketing Assistant. Having graduated in 2021, she has four years of experience working in marketing as an intern and social media specialist. In her spare time, she likes to read, spend time with her nephews, and spoil her cats.