Meet Our Core Team

Deedra Hughes

20+ years in Digital Marketing

Deedra Hughes

       President/CEO Deedra Hughes founded Hughes Media in 2000 as a media buying and advertising agency. Her clients included both national and local companies like Pulte Homes and Budget Rental Car. After two…
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Damie Lumsden

20+ years in Digital Marketing

Damie Lumsden

Director of Operations Damie Lumsden is an accomplished marketing and operations professional with over two decades of experience in various industries. He currently serves as the Director of Operations at Hughes Media, Inc., where he…
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Cherisse Burley

15 years in Digital Marketing

Cherisse Burley

Senior Account Manager With 15 years of experience in digital marketing and campaign execution, including 10 years at Cox Communications, Cherisse is an accomplished Account Manager known for delivering exceptional results. Her extensive background in…
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Angie Sawers

10+ years in Design and Development

Angie Sawers

     Design & Development Director Angie is our Director of Design and Development, who joined the Hughes Media team in 2014. With a strong foundation in both User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX)…
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Monica Bixby

10+ years in Account Management

Monica Bixby

Senior Account Manager With over 12 years of marketing expertise, Monica is your go-to gal for all client needs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing and brings several years of hands-on experience in…
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Anthony Wakasiaka

10 years as SEM Paid Expert

Anthony Wakasiaka

SEM Paid Expert Anthony is a seasoned search engine marketing expert with a decade of experience managing client budgets ranging from $250 to $2,000,000 per month. His strategic approach blends creativity with analytical expertise, driving…
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Toni Crosby

10 years as SEM Paid Expert

Toni Crosby

SEM Paid Expert With over a decade of experience as a SEM Paid Expert, Toni has honed a deep expertise in all facets of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. Having worked with both agencies and in-house teams,…
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Allison Campos

5 years in Graphic Design

Allison Campos

Junior Graphic Designer Allison has a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Design with experience in agency and boutique design firms. She currently works as a Jr. Graphic Designer at Hughes Media, working closely with senior creatives…
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Sara Westerkamp

3+ years Account Management

Sara Westerkamp

Junior Account Manager Sara Westerkamp joined the Hughes Media team with over two years of professional experience in marketing, having worked her way up from Social Media Manager at the University of Florida, to Marketing…
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Brooke Vandiver

1+ year in Marketing & Events

Brooke Vandiver

Account Coordinator As an Account Coordinator at Hughes Media, Brooke Vandiver plays a key role in managing client relationships, coordinating projects, and providing account management support to ensure seamless execution. With a Bachelor’s Degree in…
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Crystal McCall

20+ years as Paid Search Strategist

Crystal McCall

Paid Search Strategist Experienced Digital Marketing Professional specializing in Paid Search & SEO with over 20 years of expertise in driving traffic, conversions, and profitability for ecommerce and B2B companies. Adept at managing and optimizing…
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Stephanie Braatz

20+ years in Graphic Design

Stephanie Braatz

      Senior Graphic Designer Stephanie Braatz is the senior graphic designer at Hughes Media and she oversees our exceptional team of graphic designers and all of the visual materials produced for our clients. Stephanie…
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Shawn Mahoney

30+ years in Technology

Shawn Mahoney

Technical Director Shawn Mahoney provides Hughes Media with technology leadership from a wide range of disciplines, including information technology support, custom software development, and workflow automation. In 1989 he founded Rockhopper Tech, an IT support…
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Roy Rogers

Mascot

Roy Rogers

Roy is the furriest member of Hughes Media. His duties as Hughes Media's mascot include barking at the printer, warming laps, greeting guests and tirelessly tail wagging. When he's not working, Roy enjoys eating table…
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