About Us.
Does your business need some help sharing your story with others?
If so, we’d love to lend a hand. Whether it’s copywriting or brand building, graphic design or videography, our network of creative talent across the Trestle Collective can ensure you find the right fit to get the job done.
CORE SERVICES
Storytelling/Content Writing
Thought Leadership
Digital Marketing
Media Relations
Brand Positioning and Messaging
COLLECTIVE SERVICES
Video Production
Website Development
Graphic Design
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Are you
a potential client?
We believe in the power of relationships, and we want to partner with your brand to help you reach your goals. No matter how big or small the task might be, consider our team an extension of your team. Through Trestle Collective, we have a creative network that is equipped to tackle any communications or marketing needs you might have, and you’re not on the hook for a big agency bill or having to tend to the project nuances.
an agency?
The Trestle Collective team has extensive experience — in-agency, as corporate communicators and as contractors — working with various creative agencies. Whether it’s an extra set of hands on a big project with facing budget constraints or ongoing support for some of your existing clients, we can “plug-and-play” with your team and give you the help you need.
a publication?
Let us help with the editorial management and development of your next magazine, special section or annual publication. Our team is made up of accomplished editors and writers, having worked at daily newspapers and leading account work at a national public relations and marketing agency. We can manage everything from drafting the copy to identifying a designer to lay out the publication.
Our Values
We play well with others.
We recognize our work is better when we work together. We want to plug into your team and help you accomplish your goals.
We desire to work with good people.
Culture matters — yours and ours.
We stay flexible, agile and curious.
The most effective way to advance your brand or story is always changing. We know that what is winning today won’t win tomorrow. We’re always looking for the next great idea.
We believe process is important, but results matter more.
The journey is always fun, but ultimately the destination is the destination, and we’re going to help you get where you’re going.
We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
We’re serious about advancing our clients, but we recognize we can have fun along the way.
Meet Team Trestle
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Joe Vanhoose
FOUNDER
Joe has been telling stories for 15 years, first as a journalist and then as a content writer and public relations specialist. He develops thought leadership campaigns and stories for blogs, newsletters and media and is an experienced brand messenger, media trainer and speechwriter. He also knows and wants to share every great lunch spot in Athens.
College: Jacksonville University
Favorite Athens Lunch Spot: The Last Resort
Almost Famous: I played Augusta National the day after the 2011 Masters. Shot a 91.
Preferred R.E.M. Anthem: Driver 8 (or most anything off Life’s Rich Pageant and Reckoning)
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Johnathan McGinty
FOUNDER
Johnathan’s been writing since he was in fifth grade, though he likes to believe his sentence structure has improved a bit since then. He’s a storyteller. He’s a strategist. He’s a project manager. And he’s not a bad cook either.
College: University of Georgia
Favorite Athens Lunch Spot: Taqueria del Sol
Almost Famous: I once opined about the price point of a fried egg sandwich during an episode of “The Great Food Truck Race.”
Preferred R.E.M. Anthem: Drive
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Lindsey Ranayhossaini
HEAD OF MARKETING
Affectionately known as “Kudos,” Lindsey is a well-versed communications professional, leading communications and marketing efforts at West Virginia University. She focused on project management, content planning and copywriting for our clients. Affectionately known as “Kudos” she can tell you way too much about chain restaurants.
College: Marietta College (Bachelor’s Degree); University of Georgia (Master’s Degree)
Favorite Athens Lunch Spot: Cali N Tito’s
Almost Famous: I met Kevin Bacon in the Sirius XM lobby while on a New York City networking tour in college.
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Thomas Ehlers
COPYWRITER
Thomas is a talented copywriter and PR practitioner who is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College. He specializes in everything from long-form writing to the creation and management of social media content calendars. We call him “Tank” because, well, why not.
College: University of Georgia
Favorite Athens Lunch Spot: Raising Canes
Almost Famous: I met Murr from Impractical Jokers in a Chick-fil-A in my hometown. I went in for a handshake, but he was a knuckle-bump guy.
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Lauren Heighton
PROJECT MANAGER + COPYWRITER
Lauren is a talented project manager and copywriter who recently completed her Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia. She loves to travel, which is evident in her self-titled social media series “Explorin’ With Lauren” where she sets out to share places you should go experience for yourself.
College: University of Georgia
Favorite Lunch Spot: Maepole
Almost Famous: I made friends with Bindi Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter’s daughter, on a Disney Cruise back in 2006. We won first place in a dance competition one night, which is almost as impressive as when she won “Dancing With The Stars.”
Meet The Collective
As our core group at Team Trestle has grown in recent years, we've maintained our flexibility to bring in some of the best minds from across the industry through our collective. These folks are experts in their respective fields, and we're proud to collaborate with them as they share their expertise with our clients and we strive to serve theirs.
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Hannah’s the owner of Hinge Creative, one of the best branding and design studios around. From visual brand building to layout and design, she and her team can do it all.
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Megan is an experienced sports PR professional who has run media centers for some of the world’s biggest golf tournaments.
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With 20-plus years of experience, Ashley specializes in strategy, from brand to creative to content. She has supported brands like Orkin, Westside Future Fund, Smith & Howard and Extra Special People. She may be the best writer here, and Olympic medalist Tom Daley is her hero.
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25 Hits is led by Bryan Harris, a 20+ year veteran in the communications field who has led complex and high-profile communications programs for industry-leading sports organizations, consumer brands, higher education institutions and public sector projects.
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Kristin is a digital marketer specializing in SEO and social media strategy. She’s worked with both small businesses and national brand names helping convert views into customers.
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Lee is a talented graphic and digital designer who has helped Team Trestle with everything from brochures to websites.
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Matt has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, fashioning beautiful, engaging videos from full-length documentaries to short advertising reels.