Board Members

Brant Kelsey started working in the advertising industry in 1995 with Eagle Communications of Hays, Kansas. In 2004, Brant started Kelsey Advertising & Design in LaGrange - a firm specializing in strategic brand planning, progressive technical expertise and creative design execution.

Danielle Ritch graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Industrial Design and found the printing industry as a perfect fit. She began her career in 2004 as a project coordinator with Craftmaster Printers, a well established commercial offset printer in Auburn, Alabama. Currently a Senior Account Executive with the company, she serves both local and regional customers. From publications to a simple business cards, Danielle enjoys educating and advising clients of the many options available while also finding the most efficient ways to have the item produced.

Patrick Smith created Design South in 2000, offering consulting in marketing, public relations, advertising and providing web site design and web site hosting for Design South clients. Pat has worked with and for corporate America over the years holding positions as graphics designer, Sales Promotion Manager, Public Relations Director, Director of MultiMedia, and West Coast Sales Manager that have all added to a personal knowledge base of understanding the ever-changing markets.

Mark started his career in advertising in 1998 with the local CBS affiliate in Columbus, Georgia. In 2004, Mark joined the Fox affiliate in Columbus and now serves as the Vice President/General Manager for WXTX Fox 54. Mark serves on many community boards in Columbus.

Fresh out of Auburn University in the fall of 2003, Niki began gaining printing knowledge at a local print shop in LaGrange, Georgia. In the late summer of 2004, Niki joined Kelsey Advertising & Design as their graphic designer, specializing in print with a growing knowledge of all things digital. Niki currently serves as Kelsey's Senior Designer.

Perry Gordy (1958)
? (1958-1959)
? (1959-1960)
? (1960-1961)
? (1961-1962)
Thomas Mayton (1962-1963)
Bob Walton (1963-1964)
Tom Kenny (1964-1965)
Andy Anderson (1965-1966)
Bob Hydrick (1966-1967)
Ted Land (1967-1968)
Joe Windsor (1968-1969)
Bernie Barker (1969-1970)
Wes Owens (1970-1971)
Don Nahley (1971-1972)
Jim Fry (1972-1973)
Ted Short (1973-1974)
Ken Gerdes (1974-1975)
Bill Bryant (1975-1976)
Bucky Bowles (1976-1977)
Fred Levine (1977-1978)
Bob Lee (1978-1979)
Susan Wiggins (1979-1980)
Dudley Wells (1980-1981)
Don McGurke (1981-1982)
Joe Adams (1982-1983)
Faye Cook (1983-1984)
Ron Davidson (1984-1985)
Bruce Kemp (1985-1986)
Wayne Daughtery (1986-1987)
Penny Leigh Short (1987-1988)
Don Partrain (1988-1989)
Rob Ward (1990-1991)
Jill Tiguer (1991-1992)
Ben Moody (1992-1993)
Phil Scoggins (1993-1994)
Chuck Cuminskey (1994-1995)
Cyde McQuien (1995-1996)
Rodney Mahone (1996-1997)
Rashmi Hudson (1997-1998)
Kelley Class (1998-1999)
Sheila Salter (1999-2000)
? (2000-2001)
David Acton (2001-2003)
Pat Smith (2003-2004)
Cathy Bartleson Hilley (2004-2006)
Otis Pickett (2006-2008)
Kristin Barker (2008-2009)
Patrick Kronin (2009-2010)