Joke tellers, problem solvers, creative thinkers.

Meet The Team

Great work starts with great people. We value creativity over cover letters, portfolios over postdocs. We start from the baseline of equal, with unlimited opportunity to grow.  We are  designers, copywriters, strategists,  developers, multimedia producers, and project managers – and we’re  all creatives at heart.  We come from agencies, from PR firms and nonprofits, from the Fortune 500 to the Forbes front page. We’re from all around the country,  and from all  around the world.

Want to put a face to an email? Meet the team below.

The Founders

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Brian Tillman

Co-founder and Principal

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Joe DePalma

Co-founder and Principal

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From reluctant co-workers who learned to tolerate each other, to founding Punch in 2014, meet Brian Tillman and Joe DePalma, considered two of the world’s most okay-est business partners.

Executive Team

Josue Ochoa, Punch

Josue Ochoa

CTO
Laura Ngo, Punch

Laura Ngo

CCO

Sr. Leaders

Kati Buchheit, Punch

Kati Buchheit

AD, Strategy
Max Wolfe, Punch

Max Wolfe

Art Director
Alison Murdock, Punch

Alison Murdock

AD, Client Services
Corey Jones, Punch

Corey Jones

Director, Motion Design
Israel Ochoa, Punch

Israel Ochoa

AD, Development
Stirling Myles, Punch

Stirling Myles

Head of People

Creative Team

Rafael Hernandez, Punch

Rafael Hernandez

Technical Project Manager

Avval Kaur, Punch

Avval Kaur

UX Design Lead

Vannia Ochoa, Punch

Vannia Ochoa

Production Artist

Jaime Wong, Punch

Jaime Wong

Sr. Developer

Sydney Meyer, Punch

Sydney Meyer

Design Team Lead

Giancarlo Rossi, Punch

Giancarlo Rossi

Sr. Designer

Sam Salyards, Punch

Sam Salyards

Sr. Copywriter

Alex Aliaga, Punch

Alex Aliaga

Developer

Brenda Mendoza, Punch

Brenda Mendoza

Jr. Production Artist

Benjamin Illescas, Punch

Benjamin Illescas

Jr. Developer

Carmela Cabrera, Punch

Carmela Cabrera

Production Artist

Karen Buenrostro, Punch

Karen Buenrostro

Production Artist

Danny McGarvey, Punch

Danny McGarvey

Sr. Designer

Franco Quispe, Punch

Franco Quispe

Sr. Developer

Scott Cooper, Punch

Scott Cooper

Video Producer

El Afroozan, Punch

El Afroozan

Motion Designer

Ivonne Francia, Punch

Ivonne Francia

Production Artist

Manuel Francia, Punch

Manuel Francia

Sr. Developer

Jean Pierre Ruiz, Punch

Jean Pierre Ruiz

Developer

Ulises Oliveros, Punch

Ulises Oliveros

Sr. Designer

Shelby Baker, Punch

Shelby Baker

Jr. Designer

Tyler Drummond, Punch

Tyler Drummond

Design Team Manager

Sydney Jones, Punch

Sydney Jones

Sr. Designer

Julie Tran, Punch

Julie Tran

Sr. Designer

Kira Johnston, Punch

Kira Johnston

Sr. Strategist

Caron Beesley, Punch

Caron Beesley

Sr. Copywriter

Joe Ski, Punch

Joe Ski

Motion Designer

Domanique Cummings, Punch

Domanique Cummings

Motion Designer

Makenzie Smith, Punch

Makenzie Smith

Client Success Manager

Janine Bosworth, Punch

Janine Bosworth

Technical Project Manager

Team Work

Makes the Dream Work

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Three women smiling together indoors, with a blue wall and red window frame in the background.
Five people stand together by a lake with trees and sand dunes in the background, smiling for a group photo.
Two smiling men hold a document together in front of a red background with the partial word "Pitch" visible.
A woman in a blue sweater and gray pants is playing a large interactive game with colorful panels and black circular targets.
Two men stand on pedal-controlled platforms playing a large digital Pac-Man game on a screen.
A smiling man wearing a black jacket with "Punch" and "Brad" patches greets someone indoors.
A group of seven people stands next to off-road dune buggies in a desert landscape under a clear sky.
A young woman with braided hair holds a green ball at an indoor play area with pink circular frames and a netted background.
A woman with braided hair and a NASA shirt smiles while holding a drink, engaging with two other women in conversation.
Five people stand in a room with a whiteboard, wearing matching "Punch" t-shirts, possibly giving a presentation or
A woman with braided hair and layered necklaces stands with her eyes closed, raising her arms in front of a swing set.
A man swings on a rope while another man holds him, with a third person watching in a room with brick walls and a TV screen.
A woman and a man are speaking into microphones at an indoor event with black, gold, and white balloons in the background.
A man and woman embrace warmly while others smile in the background during a festive indoor gathering.
A group of people, including children, sitting and standing in an office with a red wall that says "Punch," holding gift
A group of ten people poses together on a desert dune at sunset.
Two smiling men, one wearing glasses and a colorful beanie, pose together in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
A group of nine men in red "Punch" basketball jerseys pose together at a charity event with a bright orange backdrop.
Four women sit at a table in a lively restaurant, engaged in conversation with drinks and food in front of them.
Eight people stand behind a table with a birthday cake, celebrating in front of a large "Punch" sign.
A man with a beard and gray sweatshirt reaches up to catch a large red ball against a vibrant green and jungle-themed
Five people are gathered outdoors under a covered area, preparing and enjoying grilled food together.
A group of nine diverse professionals stands together in front of a high-tech, circuit-themed backdrop with a logo.
A group of friends smiling and posing together at a bar, some holding drinks and making peace signs.
A man and woman smile and shake hands warmly in a bright indoor space.
A smiling person holding a green ball in an indoor play area with a yellow climbing structure and black netting background.
A group of diverse people enjoying a meal together at a restaurant with an American flag hanging on the wall.
Three women stand together smiling on a sidewalk, with parked cars and a building in the background.
A group of people seated around a long dining table with red placemats, plates, glasses, and a bottle of water in a cozy,

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