Chris is well-versed in brand voice, with a track record of marketing campaigns that are alluring and precise in equal measure. Collaborative and enthusiastic, he brings to Mainspring a diverse set of influences that add visual verve to branding solutions.
A graduate of the University of Washington design program, where he first met Rick Mullarky, Chris has plied his craft at Corbis, DocuSign and WRQ. In his free time, he can be found cycling the trails of the Pacific Northwest, perfecting his internal martial arts or plugged into a 100-watt Marshall.
Clean lines and responsive brilliance are the hallmarks of Rick’s work. Whether crafting a print piece or a digital experience, he pursues design solutions that deliver something fresh and delightful to clients. Coming from a strong background in brand positioning, his interactive designs are also notable for their sly sense of humor.
A graduate of Basel School of Design and the University of Washington, Rick co-founded Mainspring after previously bringing his design prowess to positions at Nordstrom, Publicis, TBWA Middle East (Dubai) and Corbis. Among his creative achievements is a poster hanging in the permanent collection of the Zurich Museum of Design.
A high-tech marketing pro with some serious social media chops. Resourceful and team-oriented, Ellen draws from her experience in customer engagement and marketing communications to maximize the reach of Mainspring’s clients. Count on her to leverage implementation through every available social media and sales channel.
Before co-founding Mainspring, she worked at WRQ, Intelligent Results, Visible Technologies and Attachmate. A graduate of Seattle University, Ellen unwinds by indulging her passion for snowboarding, photography and baking. She also lends her spare marketing energy and love of animals to her local chapter of PAWS.