One team. One mission.

Our Mission: To Be Our Clients’
Most Valued Partner

Individually, we bring talent—together, we create impact. A strong, unified team drives greater results than any one person alone. To be our clients’ most valued partner, we’ve built a powerhouse of industry specialists who thrive on tackling complex marketing challenges and delivering exceptional outcomes.

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Pioneering Change

As the landscape of strategic communication experiences massive shifts, our agency has been helping clients navigate their marketing for over 15 years.

At the helm is Founder and Managing Partner, Nick Skislak who in 2008 answered the call to champion the need for integrating sales + marketing teams for the clients we now serve.

Co-piloting this effort is CCO and Partner, Michael J. Taylor II who stewards the strategic guidance the agency delivers in our project engagements. Together, they have worked to create an environment where constructive friction is encouraged, every voice is heard, and the brightest ideas rise to the top to yield results that matter.

Nick Skislak

CEO, Managing Partner

Visionary
Learner
Strategic

Michael J. Taylor II

CCO, Partner

Strategy
Ideation
Arranger

Tena Hermance

VP, Agency Experience

Operations
Positivity
Empathetic

Nicole Caso

Sr. Operations Supervisor

Operations
Activator
Positivity

Michael Crank

CX Supervisor

Accounts
Strategic
Positivity

Rachel Cecilio

Sr. Manager, Client Experience

Accounts
Relator
Strategic

Iole Whiteford

Assoc. Director, Project Management

Accounts
Restorative
Relator

Garry Cole

VP, Client Solutions

Accounts
Learner
Futuristic

Courtney Bialek

Creative Director

Creative
Arranger
Ideation

Todd Hughes

Sr. Supervisor, Content

Creative
Activator
Learner

Julian Putti

Art Director

Creative
Restorative
Strategic

Marie Masakowski

Creative Coordinator

Creative
Learner
Adaptability

Adam Sant

Assoc. Manager, Content

Media
Futuristic
Harmony

Michael 'Viktor' Haughton

Video + Motion Graphics Coordinator

Creative
Video
Visionary

Dave Lemieux

Performance + Media Director

Media
Analytical
Competitive

Dayna Krumlauf

PPC Lead

Meticulous
Proactive
Media

Chris Young

Senior Media Specialist

Insightful
Analytical
Innovative

Erich Eisenhart

Data + Visualization Analyst

Analytical
Collaborative
Insightful

Nick Skislak

CEO, Managing Partner

Visionary
Learner
Strategic

Michael J. Taylor II

CCO, Partner

Strategy
Ideation
Arranger

Tena Hermance

VP, Agency Experience

Operations
Positivity
Empathetic

Nicole Caso

Sr. Operations Supervisor

Operations
Activator
Positivity

Michael Crank

CX Supervisor

Accounts
Strategic
Positivity

Rachel Cecilio

Sr. Manager, Client Experience

Accounts
Relator
Strategic

Iole Whiteford

Assoc. Director, Project Management

Accounts
Restorative
Relator

Garry Cole

VP, Client Solutions

Accounts
Learner
Futuristic

Courtney Bialek

Creative Director

Creative
Arranger
Ideation

Todd Hughes

Sr. Supervisor, Content

Creative
Activator
Learner

Julian Putti

Art Director

Creative
Restorative
Strategic

Marie Masakowski

Creative Coordinator

Creative
Learner
Adaptability

Adam Sant

Assoc. Manager, Content

Media
Futuristic
Harmony

Michael 'Viktor' Haughton

Video + Motion Graphics Coordinator

Creative
Video
Visionary

Dave Lemieux

Performance + Media Director

Media
Analytical
Competitive

Dayna Krumlauf

PPC Lead

Meticulous
Proactive
Media

Chris Young

Senior Media Specialist

Insightful
Analytical
Innovative

Erich Eisenhart

Data + Visualization Analyst

Analytical
Collaborative
Insightful

Much More Than An Agency, This Is a Culture Club

Around here, we’re serious about knowledge. Our people are forever students who embrace learning, and the novel idea of safety over comfort. On this team of creative thinkers and digital marketers, we have tough conversations to be sure we’re getting the best out of each other. This is how we deliver truly great solutions and results for our clients.

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We Are Committed

Being on Team SSDM means being loyal to the mission and willing to leverage your time and energy in a meaningful way. It requires the ability to visualize success, to have self awareness and apply this knowledge to the commitment process. When we combine our values, thoughts, words, and actions into this commitment process, our clients' success follows.

1

We Are Nimble

On this team, we each actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as stepping stones to success. Providing value that our clients can rely on demands a unique balance of strategic resolve and flexibility that can meet the real-time needs of their business.

2

We Are Knowledgeable

We believe that complexity breeds knowledge — Navigating the myriad of options to market and communicate to an evolving consumer audience requires a sustaining desire to learn and adapt. This posture allows our team and clients to mutual benefit from the insights we gain.

3

We Are Innovative

We are dedicated to the development and improvement of ideas. But it’s more than simply identifying utility in the work. The innovation that we create with our team and clients serves as a springboard for the vision of what’s possible tomorrow.

4

We Are Committed

Being on Team SSDM means being loyal to the mission and willing to leverage your time and energy in a meaningful way. It requires the ability to visualize success, to have self awareness and apply this knowledge to the commitment process. When we combine our values, thoughts, words, and actions into this commitment process, our clients' success follows.

1

We Are Nimble

On this team, we each actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as stepping stones to success. Providing value that our clients can rely on demands a unique balance of strategic resolve and flexibility that can meet the real-time needs of their business.

2

We Are Knowledgeable

We believe that complexity breeds knowledge — Navigating the myriad of options to market and communicate to an evolving consumer audience requires a sustaining desire to learn and adapt. This posture allows our team and clients to mutual benefit from the insights we gain.

3

We Are Innovative

We are dedicated to the development and improvement of ideas. But it’s more than simply identifying utility in the work. The innovation that we create with our team and clients serves as a springboard for the vision of what’s possible tomorrow.

4

We Are Committed

Being on Team SSDM means being loyal to the mission and willing to leverage your time and energy in a meaningful way. It requires the ability to visualize success, to have self awareness and apply this knowledge to the commitment process. When we combine our values, thoughts, words, and actions into this commitment process, our clients' success follows.

Growing

Ourselves

To Grow

Others

Voice of The Team | Championing Our Client’s Goals And Objectives

Being part of a team that values innovation and results has truly elevated my career as a marketing professional. The work is challenging, pushing me to constantly expand my skills and think creatively to solve complex problems.

Courtney B. Creative Director

Starting at SSDM as an intern, I've witnessed firsthand leadership’s capacity to nurture and transform talent. SSDM has offered me diverse opportunities to explore and learn across various aspects of digital marketing and I look forward to contributing to our collective success in the future.

Marie M. Creative Coordinator

Working at SSDM has been an incredible experience. The leadership team genuinely values our input, and the creative freedom I have here has helped me evolve as a marketer. I love being part of a company that prioritizes both innovation and collaboration!

Rachel C. Client Experience Manager

At SSDM, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how we operate. I’m surrounded by talented professionals who truly care about delivering results and know how powerful we are when we work together. It’s rewarding to be part of a team that values strategic thinking and always pushes for excellence.

Iole W. Sr. Project Director

Managing account relationships at SSDM means being part of a team that genuinely values what we produce. The fast-paced, supportive environment keeps me engaged, and I love seeing our collective efforts turn into real success stories for our clients.

Michael C. Senior Client Experience Manager

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