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Andy Begay

Andy loves the creativity and collaboration in advertising. Whether the project entails a full campaign or a one-off postcard, he knows what it takes behind the scenes to get the job done. Andy is well versed in project management, but has also dabbled in copywriting, proofreading, design and front-end web design. He joined the B Team to make a difference managing projects for large corporate clients such as Sinclair Oil as well as nonprofits like Presbyterian Night Shelter and True Worth Place.

Dana Fike

A media traffic project manager by day and an award-winning songwriter by night, Dana knows how to get the right message to the right audience at the right time. Before joining Balcom in 2018 as an administrative B, Dana worked for The Automotive Marketing Group as a receptionist and Jaxon Engineering & Maintenance as executive program support. After becoming a master of television and radio spot management, she now works exclusively with Balcom's media team to execute monthly media buys for clients. Dana also writes and performs music in her spare time with her husband, Richie.

Christine Cantrell

Christine began her career at Balcom as an intern in college, and we kept dragging her back until we could bring her on full time in 2016. Her organizational skills and level-headedness earned her a position as a program supervisor – keeping schedules efficient and projects moving forward for clients including Kubota Tractor Corporation. With a Bachelor of Science in advertising and public relations from Abilene Christian University, Christine previously served as an account manager at Elmore Public Relations in Houston.

Richie Escovedo, APR

Richie holds more than 20 years of public relations experience in the education industry, has a highly logistical mind for project management and a quick wit that makes him fun to work with. All these have made him a valuable part of the B Team for clients including Dairy MAX, HF Sinclair and Mrs. Renfro’s salsa. Richie joined Balcom in 2014 after serving as director of communications at Mansfield ISD and, previously, Nolan Catholic High School.

Taylor Potts

Taylor has the guts to push for the best in every project – evidenced by awards including a district-level Best of Show and five national Silver ADDYs for Cavender’s, as well as four local best-of-category ADDYs in the American Advertising Awards, plus a Best Experiential Event in the 2012 Dallas American Marketing Association Awards. With a strong Western background and more than 20 years of experience in design, photography and videography, he holds a bachelor’s degree in digital media and design from Full Sail University.

Toni Stuard

Toni takes care of the numbers side of this crazy creative business, keeping projects organized, billing up to date and timesheets under control – ultimately also overseeing the project management team. She holds a B.B.A. in accounting from Texas Wesleyan University and has more than 30 years of industry experience that began at the Bloom Agency (now Publicis Advertising). An indispensable member of the Balcom family since 2001, she touches every project and works with every client.

Holly Aguilar

A myriad of design awards highlight Holly’s more than 20 years of experience as an art director, designer and illustrator, including a Best of Show ADDY, a Silver Medal from the Dallas Society of Visual Communications (DSVC) and inclusions in Print’s Regional Design Annual and LogoLounge.