Meet the Squad
fOUNDER and Creative Director
Drew Larison
Drew Larison is the Founder and Creative Director of Larison Media. Drew founded The Larison Company in 2015 and merged the company into Larison Media in early 2017. Drew is a husband, a father and a true believer that hard work and kindness is the true key to success.
Director of agency impact
Pam Downing
Pam is the Director of Agency Impact at Larison Media. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and joined the Larison Media team with over 10 years of experience in communications, event, and non-profit work. Pam enjoys working with clients, being creative, and working with the Larison Media Squad. She believes a well-used GIF is worth 1,000 words.
Senior Brand strategist
Reese Johnson
Reese is the Senior Brand Strategist at Larison Media. She graduated from Indiana University Kokomo with a dual degree in Marketing and Management. Reese is passionate about creating an impact for small businesses and truly investing in their success. Reese enjoys interacting with clients, creating personalized content, and working with the best squad. Outside the office, Reese is probably spending time with her two cats, sipping a Coke Zero and listening to a true crime podcast.
SENIOR Art specialist
Joe Andrews
Joe Andrews is an Art Specialist at Larison Media. He Is a graphic designer and content creator from New York. He is passionate about giving his clients quality content and creating memorable interactions. He enjoys golf, playing the piano and snowboarding.
Brand Strategist
Katie Thompson
Katie is a Brand Strategist at Larison Media. She studied business marketing at Indiana University Kokomo and enjoys the creative aspect of marketing, as well as the psychology behind it. Katie is passionate about helping small businesses leave their mark on the digital world and partnering with them to create content that's true to their brand and mission. Outside of the office, Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling with her loved ones.
Junior Brand Strategist
Parker Pluckebaum
Parker is a Junior Brand Strategist at Larison Media. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Marketing and a concentration in International Business. Parker found his love for Marketing from the balance of creativity and technical skills needed to succeed. Growing up in Kokomo, Indiana, he is passionate about connecting with small businesses and helping them thrive. Outside of the office he enjoys playing video games, bowling, and hanging out with friends.
Search and Paid Ad Specialist
Ricky Shockley
Ricky is a Search and Paid Ad Specialist at Larison Media who works remotely from Nashville, TN. Ricky is a graduate of the University of South Florida and has over 10 years experiencing help small-to-medium sized businesses attract more customers from Google Search and online advertising. Ricky's tips and insights have been featured on sites like CIO.com, Search Engine Watch, Examiner and more.
Design and WEbsite Specialist
Amanda Jones
Amanda is a design and website specialist at Larison Media. She works remotely from Atlanta, GA and enjoys helping clients expand upon their brand identity to push their businesses to the next level. Amanda graduated from The University of Georgia, has 3 dogs, and spends weekends on the lake or watching football.
