Barbara Redmond, Strategist & Lead Designer

Barbara Redmond specializes in developing existing brands, assists in turning around underperforming brands and launching new brands to keep clients at the forefront. She works closely with client leaders to refine and implement their marketing efforts and build high performing teams to deliver compelling and creative communications to the right target. She founded Barbara Redmond Design, Inc. 20 years ago bringing business and product success to middle market and Fortune 1000 companies. She has been recognized for excellence in graphic design by national and international associations. For more than 18 years, Barbara has taken her passion for a delicate cast and presentation to regional streams, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean where she fly fishes for trout, steelhead trout and striped bass. 

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Gary LaMaster, Creative Director & Writer

Gary specializes in brand positioning and working with clients to create powerful messages for all media. He helped introduce such familiar brands as Lloyd's® Barbeque Foods, Malt-O-Meal® Bagged Cereals, Mariner® Outboard Motors, and Post-it® Notes. He also helped grow brands such as Children's Hospitals & Clinics, Hormel® Foods, Land O'Lakes ® Foods, Malt-O-Meal® Hot Cereal, Marvin® Windows and Doors, Park Nicollet Clinics, Scotch® Brand Tapes, Softsoap® Products and Time-Warner® Cable. His work has been recognized in virtually every regional, national and international creative competition. Gary volunteers for many good causes, especially the issue of self-determination for Tibet. He also applies his creativity to Tibetan, Chinese and Mongolian martial arts.

Shelly Hokel Pastrano, Graphic Designer

Shelly is committed to helping businesses achieve excellence by providing them with fresh, creative and unique design solutions. With more than 14 years of experience in the graphic design field, she has successfully worked with industry leaders. Her many award-winning designs reflect her creative talents and attention to detail. Shelly serves in the University of Minnesota's student mentor program and has been a keynote speaker and panelist at various events sponsored by the University of Minnesota. Shelly's passion to serve others extends globally through her active participation in short-term humanitarian efforts to provide impoverished individuals and families with food, water, shelter, essential medical care, education, leadership training and mentorship programs.