Meet Our Team
Ginger Gallagher
President
Not only does Ginger manage Vela operations, but she also works closely with clients to build event strategies that help set them apart from the crowd.
Michelle Soyars
VP, Creative Strategy
Goal and deadline oriented, Michelle brings a keen creative instinct and strategic brand perspective to every Vela project.
Kevin O’Neill
VP, Digital Media & Web Solutions
Kevin is our in-house website developer and video editor. He can always find the right tool at the right price – and turn it around in record time.
Christina Hussey
Director, Digital Media
As Vela’s digital media guru, Christina creates, monitors and manages our social and digital ad campaigns; provides strategic guidance for content marketing initiatives; and regularly manages website builds within the agency.
Amy Croom
Director, Copywriting and PR
From brochures and press releases to websites, video scripts, print articles and tweets, Amy always finds the right voice for any communication.
Kristin Eckart
Copywriter
Kristin loves words and isn’t afraid to use them. Branding materials, digital content, print pieces – no matter the medium, she makes it sing.
Alissa Floyd
Senior Writer & Public Relations Specialist
Always cool, calm and collected, Alissa helps clients navigate the often confusing world of public relations – and feel confident and prepared.
Kimberly Houston
Copywriter & Public Relations Specialist
Kimberly loves to develop content that inspires action. No matter the medium, reaching the right audience with the right message is her goal.
Melissa James
Technical Design & Web Support
Melissa brings her unique problem solving skills to every project. From start to finish, this out-of-the-box thinker is always ready for a challenge.
Amanda King
Senior Account Manager
As a senior account manager, Amanda will help you get to know your audience and develop the right strategies to reach them. Then she’ll push your project through to the finish line.
Boni Russell
Senior Designer
A Photoshop genius, Boni matches her years of experience with modern trends to create packaging and collateral materials that really wow clients.
Callie Sartain
Digital Communications Specialist
Your digital footprint is your brand. Callie ensures that it’s as creative and expansive as possible.
Laura Beth Young
Manager, Events & Logistics
Laura Beth concepts, coordinates and executes events with a cool head and detailed checklists. She can handle anything – from single-project events to long-term campaigns.