leadership

Laurel Malenke ~ President / Creative Director

As Malenke | Barnhart's plucky president and creative genius, Laurel guides the agency’s strategic and creative direction. It’s her leadership that drives the team in designing and writing inspired and award-winning interactive work. Insight gleaned from more than 15 years in traditional and interactive advertising makes her the go-to person for questions of optimal strategy, style and negative space. Laurel's creative solutions have impacted Qwest, GE, Trip.com, MapQuest, Quizno's and many more.

Matthew Elliott ~ Experience Strategist / IA

Matthew’s background is an eclectic blend of Web programming, project management, business, architecture and environmental design. This diverse mix of interests and talents enables him to apply a highly creative approach to solving complex customer problems. And with more than 10 years of broad Web experience, Matthew is uniquely qualified to manage Malenke | Barnhart’s user experience team, overseeing all aspects of our internal and external experience efforts. Outside of work, Matthew occupies himself with Texas Rangers baseball, fine wines and open-source technologies such as Linux.

Danielle Gumina ~ Account Director

Danielle applies a seasoned coach’s skill and composure to managing client projects and overseeing M|B’s multi-talented account team. This superlative sports fan’s 13 years in agency and client-side account management—including 9 in online media—help her turn challenges into win-wins for clients such as Qwest, Echostar and Invesco Funds. We’re glad Danielle’s on our team.

Sean O'Keefe ~ Director of Technology

With extensive knowledge of Web development technologies, Sean leads M|B’s intrepid developers in building groundbreaking interactive stuff. In addition to his all-around network know-how, Sean has deep skills in graphic design, database design and online ordering systems. He holds an associate of applied sciences degree in website administration from the Art Institute of Colorado. This kilt wearing Irishman also sports a black belt in kung fu—fortunately not at the same time.

Kelley Rand ~ Content Director

Stricken young with logomania, Kelley leads our content group with an ear for irrefutably brilliant copy. Nearly 20 years of marketing and copywriting immersion inform her work, which spans from light to long, creative to instructive, playful to professional. Happily for clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, HP and Qwest, Kelley's word craze begets strategic advantage.