about us
When passion and talent connect, amazing things happen.
We are an exceptional marketing firm, voted one of Tulsa’s Best Advertising Agencies as well as one of Tulsa’s Best Places to Work, and our clients trust us to deliver results. We’ve achieved those things by staying true to our belief that this job is about more than words and pictures: it’s about finding your passion and infusing it into everything we create for you.
Angela Byers | CEO / Managing Partner
Since founding Byers Creative in 2003, Angela has grown the business into one of the industry’s leading innovators of strategic marketing. Angela is a member of several professional groups, including the Women’s Executive Board (WEB), the Tulsa Chamber CEO Roundtable program and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)—where she previously served as the Tulsa Chapter president and the director of regional growth and development for the Southern Region. In addition, Angela is a past Chair of the Tulsa Chamber Small Business Connection, and also serves on the Tulsa Chamber Executive Board. Angela is also an enthusiastic advocate for local nonprofits and was previously on the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. Her incredible leadership led to Angela being named a “Woman of Distinction” by Tulsa Business & Legal News in 2015, the “Small Business Person of the Year” by the Tulsa Chamber in 2014, and the “John Hartman Professional of the Year” by IABC Tulsa in 2015. She was also awarded the IABC Tulsa “Leon Bolen Service Award.”
Mike Byers | CFO / Managing Partner
With over 28 years of sales, management and accounting experience, Mike has proven abilities in hiring, labor distribution, budgets, report processing, expense management, accounts payable, inventory management and much more in the beverage, gas compression and automotive industries. In 2008, he joined his wife, Angela, and Byers Creative, helping to grow the popular venture into a profitable, sustainable business. He now manages the operational, administrative, finance, benefits, risk and accounting work for the company. Mike is the left-brain guy who keeps all of the right-brain creativity rooted in reality.
Lisa Drake | Art Director
With an array of experience from many different fields, Lisa brings a lot to the table. Her ability to unify imagery and content into one moving piece of art has been particularly effective when creating museum displays. One of her projects was on display in the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution. Her photography portfolio is also diverse, having worked on a variety of print and web design projects, staff photos, product and landscape photography.
Marquétta Prince | Art Director
Marquétta is able to quickly conceptualize and execute effective marketing collateral. She enjoys helping clients achieve business development and growth goals through forward-thinking designs and strategies. She boasts an extensive background in visual strategy, layout development, print and digital advertising, brand management, and retail marketing. She recently worked with a startup, helping them outclass far bigger competitors at important trade shows.
Michael Paul | Manager, Marketing Services
With over 25 years of strategic and tactical marketing experience, Michael brings a unique perspective to our creative process. His multi-industry experience in oil and gas, construction, marine, medical, retail and government offers a breadth of application knowledge. Having owned a marketing agency in the past, he understands what is required to deliver an amazing client experience. From client acquisition to fulfillment to retention, his keen sense of delivering excellence is congruent with the Byers Creative vision.
Josh Maxwell | Manager, Web & Digital Services
Possessing a broad range of skills, Josh has an extensive background in developing both websites and marketing plans. His out-of-the-box thinking and diverse experience have made him an expert at bringing multiple digital and traditional channels together to create cohesive and consistent messages for clients. Josh also serves on the board for Tulsa’s chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
August Caspall | Sales Coordinator
August was born in Atlanta, Georgia, before making his way to Tulsa. He has always been fascinated by design; he even used to study architecture, but his love for people pointed him in the direction of marketing, combining his creativity and interpersonal skills. His unique energy, fueled by a passion for relationship-building and solving problems by connecting the right people, makes him a valuable asset to our sales department.
Clary Chapman | Graphic Designer
Clary has been expressing her love for all things creative through painting, decorating and coloring since she was a child, so it’s no surprise she ended up on our design team. Her passion for branding and logo design pairs nicely with her problem-solving skills, ensuring clients get the best branding to combat any marketing concerns and leave an impression.
Harley Jordan I Graphic Designer
Few have the spunk and determination exhibited by Harley on an everyday basis. With skills that run the design gamut, she most enjoys creating web graphics and improving her illustration prowess. Her love for design stems from her need to solve problems. Helping others solve problems through art and express their purpose through visual creations is right up her alley.
Devynn Suntken | Marketing Strategist
With experience ranging from social media marketing to customer service to news and journalism, Devynn’s communication skills are useful in any setting. Devynn’s passion for building relationships with people from industries of all kinds makes her a great representative and strategist. She cares about providing clients with a great experience while helping them create a brand that they love.
Macey Harms | Marketing Strategist
Macey is passionate about helping clients find their own voices that convey confidence and enthusiasm to their specific target audiences. Her small-town roots taught her the importance of hard work and getting the job done correctly the first time around. There’s nothing more rewarding to her than seeing her clients succeed through discovering their brands and sharing that message using the appropriate marketing strategies.
Taylor Webster | Marketing Strategist
Creativity and organizational talent don’t always come in one tidy package, but Taylor has both of those things and more. When she blends her penchant for planning with her graphic design-savvy, she puts all of our projects on the best path to completion, ensuring everything comes out exactly as planned. She puts her clients first and uses her expertise to assess their needs and help execute their visions. Her passion for using art to sell a product fits right in here.
Alexis Hyatt | Social Media Strategist / Photographer
Alexis picked up her first disposable camera before she could even talk. Her background drives her enthusiasm for visual storytelling that connects clients to their audiences. This storytelling skill moves the needle for clients who are wanting to start social media campaigns. Alexis’ ability to help our clients reach their target audiences through well-thought-out branding makes her an incredible asset to our team.
Morgan Rovang | Website Project Coordinator
Years of working in marketing, sales and customer service have taught Morgan that the best way to get through a complicated project is to utilize patience, empathy, problem-solving and a steadfast commitment to solving all client concerns. This, plus her broad knowledge of all things digital, makes her the perfect person to keep all of our web projects organized up to our standards.
Natalie Bolton | SEO Strategist / Copywriter
Natalie brings over 15 years of SEO, writing, design and marketing experience to the Byers team. Her past experience includes work in healthcare, manufacturing, IT, classical music and the arts. She specializes in creating meta titles and descriptions; website audits; rewriting and editing website content; performing competitive website analyses; and creating marketing reviews, planning and strategy for websites and social media. She also has experience with public awareness campaigns and is strategic in her approach.
