Danielle Burch

Designer
B.F.A. Graphic Design, The University of the Arts

Danielle’s talent for clean, elegant design is evident in the array of corporate and educational projects she has completed since joining us nearly four years ago. Most recently, she has designed logos and supporting materials for development efforts at Princeton Day School and Temple University, annual reports for Catholic Health Care Services and Catholic Social Services, and a website for the Orleans Technical Institute. She also has worked with corporate clients such as SunGard, IKON, and Veritable. Danielle served on the board of the Philadelphia chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design.

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Michael Butler

Senior Writer
B.A., M.A. English, Lehigh University

Michael draws on more than 15 years of experience as he develops communication strategies, creative concepts, and print and web content. He has also been a key contributor to our audience research and message development work. Most recently, he has worked on major strategic communications projects for Temple University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Princeton Day School, completing all message research, audience testing, concept development, and writing. Before joining us in 1994 as a senior staff writer, Michael worked in public relations at Drexel University.

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Beth Carey

Marketing Director
B.A. English & American Studies, Franklin & Marshall College
Coursework toward M.A. English, West Chester University

With more than 15 years’ experience in college admissions, recruitment, and student services, Beth brings a broad understanding of the challenges of educational marketing to Kelsh Wilson. This understanding serves her well as she contacts potential clients about admissions and development projects, collaborates with our creative staff, and markets Kelsh Wilson’s capabilities. Beth joined us from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where she directed efforts in admissions, marketing, and alumni relations. Before that, she held similar roles at Cabrini College in Radnor, PA, and Bryn Mawr College.

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Julie Colton

Senior Design Associate
B.S. Studio Art, Skidmore College, B.F.A. Graphic Design, The University of the Arts

During her seven years with us, Julia has created meaningful and memorable visual identities and logos, print communications, and websites for corporate and educational clients. Recently she has designed multi-piece print admissions packages for Eckerd College and Rowan University, admissions viewbooks for The Haverford School and Princeton Day School, and a visual identity and website for Brandywine Global. Before joining Kelsh Wilson, Julie held the positions of senior graphic designer and art director at two other Philadelphia communications and design firms. She also has taught design courses at Moore College of Art and Design.

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Kris Conner

Senior Writer
B.A. English, University of Pennsylvania
M.A. English, Georgetown University
M.A. English, University of Virginia

Since joining us nearly seven years ago, Kris has been involved in message research, strategy and concept development, and writing for both print and web communications. Most recently, she has worked on projects for educational clients such as Choate Rosemary Hall, Gilman School, Kent Place School, Rowan University, and SUNY College at Oneonta, as well as for corporate clients such as Brandywine Global, and Berger & Montague. Kris’s background includes eight years of freelance health and medical writing experience, during which she published a book on ovarian cancer. Kris also has taught English at the middle school and college levels.

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Nick Kelsh

Principal/Photographer
B.A. Journalism, University of Missouri

A founding partner in the firm, Nick has 20 years of experience in creating the kinds of images that speak directly to our clients’ key audiences. He has a gift for capturing the spirit and vision of educational institutions and corporations, and he has contributed his talents to nearly all of our major projects. Nick’s award-winning work also has appeared in such high-profile publications as Time, Life, and National Geographic, as well as on several covers in the well-known “Day in the Life” book series. Over the past decade, Nick has written and photographed nine of his own books, including a series of how-to photography guides published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang and projects that celebrate the wonder of childhood, Naked Babies and Siblings.

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Kevin Monko

Photographer
B.A. English, Temple University

Kevin’s strengths include technical skill, artistic flair, and the real-world resourcefulness to capture images that are both memorable and message-driven. Over the course of his 12 years with us, Kevin’s photographs have graced countless projects, from admissions and development communications to corporate collateral and annual reports. He excels at working with all of his subjects—from first-graders to college professors to CEOs—to get truly compelling photographs. Kevin has worked on location with clients such as The Haverford School, The University of the Arts, Temple University, SUNY College at Oneonta, The College of William & Mary, SunGard, and IKON Office Solutions.

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Matt Roosa

Interactive Developer
B.S. Media, Philadelphia University

Matt brings Kelsh Wilson's web designs to life, making dynamic, visually stunning websites for our clients. Over the past two years, he has helped plan and build websites and content management systems for Far Hills Country Day School, Finger Lakes Community College, and Kent Place School. Through his programming abilities and design aesthetic , Matt has found creative, purposeful ways to communicate client messages using Flash, particularly for Kochman, Reidt and Haigh Cabinetmakers and Oregon State University Foundation. He will graduate in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in digital design from Philadelphia University.

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Fred Wilson

Managing Principal
B.F.A. Graphic Design, The University of the Arts

As the guiding force behind all of Kelsh Wilson’s strategic and creative work, Fred Wilson draws on more than two decades of experience as a designer, art director, and business owner. In 1989, he founded his own firm, Wilson Design Associates, which he merged with Kelsh Marr Studios in 1992 to form Kelsh Wilson Design. Working with photographer Nick Kelsh, he created a firm that integrated the disciplines of graphic design, Web design, photography, and writing under one roof—a unique advantage to clients seeking communications services.

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Jodee Winger

Senior Designer
B.F.A. Illustration, The University of the Arts

Jodee’s skillful use of color, typography, and illustration is the hallmark of her designs for many of Kelsh Wilson’s educational and corporate clients. Most recently, she has worked on print communications for Temple University’s development office and a new visual identity for SunGard. Jodee has created numerous print admissions packages for clients such as SUNY College at Oneonta, Settlement Music School, Newark Academy, and Germantown Friends School. She also has designed collateral materials for SunGard’s 100% Club, an annual event that rewards the company’s top-performing salespeople.

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Lisa Winward

Design Director
B.F.A. Communication Design, Otis/Parsons School of Design,
Los Angeles

Lisa has been with Kelsh Wilson almost since its inception, and in that time she has developed an in-depth understanding of the business and our clients’ needs. As design director, she offers creative guidance to our staff designers, overseeing their work from the earliest conceptual stages through final production. Lisa is especially effective at collaborating with individual designers to help them refine their ideas into designs that are not only beautiful and innovative, but also suit the needs of the particular project and client. She herself has designed numerous annual reports, admissions packages, and corporate marketing materials. Before joining us more than 15 years ago, Lisa was a graphic designer in Los Angeles.

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Kathie Wissmann

Principal / Business Manager
B.A. History, Saint Joseph’s University

As the newest principal in the firm, Kathie works closely with Nick Kelsh and Fred Wilson to manage the firm’s day-to-day operations and focus on longer-term business objectives. She also oversees workflow, budgeting, and all tasks related to human resources. Kathie has been Kelsh Wilson’s business manager since the firm was founded, and before that she handled business functions for its two predecessor firms, Kelsh Marr, Inc., and Wilson Design Associates.

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Melinda Wissmann

Account Director
B.A. Political Science, Elizabethtown College

From creating proposals and interacting with new clients to keeping tabs on the details of ongoing projects, Mindy is involved in every aspect of account managing. She serves as account director for several projects, most recently working with Rowan University, Catholic Health Care Services, Berger & Montague, and Piedmont Realty. Mindy also plays a key role in coordinating Kelsh Wilson’ s marketing efforts, ranging from advertisements and conference attendance to our capabilities brochures and website.

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