Tom has 15 years of experience as a strategic marketer, agency producer, account manager, and sales leader—working with some of the world’s biggest brands. His superpower is leading strategy and creative initiatives for brands big and small—while delivering an unmatched client experience. Tom founded The Story Shack in 2024 to reimagine how agencies and studios partner with brands—and to help brands build smarter in-house capabilities.

Brian has 15 years of experience working at agencies, studios, and brand-side—as a creative, agency producer, filmmaker, and operations expert. His superpower lies in building custom teams and in-house studio services for brands, translating business challenges into creative solutions. Brian founded The Story Shack to deliver brand stories that evoke emotion, while fostering better relationships with both creatives and clients.

Ellie is a seasoned creative producer, artist, and community builder with a sharp eye for talent and execution. She began her journey at The Story Shack in 2024 as a creative producer and now oversees our creative community—ensuring the right people are matched to the right projects to support both client success and individual growth. Ellie’s superpower is recruiting talent and curating teams that thrive creatively and deliver with purpose.

Alexis joined The Story Shack in 2025 to lead account and project management. With over ten years of experience in production and experiential, she oversees the company’s delivery, communication, and workflows—both internally and externally. Alexis’s superpower is keeping the chaos of content production calm and running smoothly, ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and always in service of great creative.