Jason Hackett
Owner, Creative Director/Copywriter
Jason Hackett
Owner, Creative Director/Copywriter
Jason began his career interning for a small ad agency in Troy, NY before signing on for a short stint working for a global ad agency out of St. Louis. He was perfectly content at his job until East coast winters got the best of him. He moved back to his hometown Phoenix, re-launched his career and spent the next fifteen years writing his way up through the ranks of various agencies before opening HAPI in 2009. Jason has written thousands of ads, won hundreds of creative awards, and has grown HAPI into one of the most creative and well-regarded ad agencies in the Southwest.
Danny Stoeller
Director, Strategy/Account/Media
Danny Stoeller
Director, Strategy/Account/Media
Danny is an advertising do-it-all. He leads messaging exercises, writes communications plans, creates media strategies and personally implements campaigns online. He develops creative concepts and creates layer upon layer of detailed reporting spreadsheets. He is also one of the most responsive and organized project supervisors you will ever meet. Ex-clients still reach out to Danny for his marketing acumen. He is the embodiment of delivering on HAPI’s brand promise of creating smiles, and understands the potential of smart advertising like few others.
Mike Vera
Creative Director
Mike Vera
Creative Director
Among Mike’s many talents is the ability to bring out the best in others. Good work is hard to do consistently. Mike builds award-winning campaigns from initial concept sketches to design to production while simultaneously helping other HAPI designers do the same. Mike is a true master of the art and pushes team members to his level of excellence. Mike is a seasoned, award-winning art director who sets a high bar, and produces innovative designs that are strategic and always blend good taste with a technical know-how. He is skilled at making HAPI clients shine.
Taylor Marin
Associate Creative Director
Taylor Marin
Associate Creative Director
If Taylor looks familiar, he is. Taylor worked at HAPI for three years before leaving to further elevate his graphic design skills client-side. Not only did Taylor continue to create outstanding campaigns at his new jobs, he also helped manage younger designers. He returns to HAPI as Associate Creative Director. We are happy to have his incessantly good attitude back at the office, a trait only matched by his strong work ethic and keen eye for art direction.
Ian Hackett
Director, New Biz/Culture
Ian Hackett
Director, New Biz/Culture
Everyone seems to be six degrees of Ian Hackett. His friendly demeanor, humorous stories and natural ability to connect with people make him a wanted guest on the networking circuit, where he always seems to know someone. Which is good. He has the perfect demeanor to be director of new business development for HAPI. When he’s not out collecting business cards and preaching HAPI, he is at the office scheming new ways to keep the culture HAPI.
Lauren Anderson
Creative, Art Director/Production
Lauren Anderson
Creative, Art Director/Production
Don’t let her tattoos fool you. Lauren is as professional as they come. She has an acute eye for detail in print production from her experience working at two local printers and layers her production skills with a creative flair for design that lead to surprising ideas. She is a natural at communicating brands in new ways. Lauren is also an illustrator, allowing HAPI to expand its visual offerings and explore new creative avenues. She is quick on the computer and proactive in catching errors with files or with content, and doesn’t need to be given a lot of direction to turn a new project into a professional, award-winning piece of communication.
Brittany Herrmann
Account Manager
Brittany Herrmann
Account Manager
Brittany combines professionalism, marketing acumen and a friendly demeanor that builds quick confidence in clients. She arrived at HAPI with previous agency experience, allowing her to acclimate nicely to HAPI’s fast-paced work style and diversity of brands. Brittany wears many hats and helps with day-to-day project management, strategy, campaign reporting and social media content. She can write. She can ride a snowboard. She can swing a lefty golf club. She is a pro multitasker who chips in when and where needed, and always with a smile.
Bethany Springer
Creative, Art Director/Production
Bethany Springer
Creative, Art Director/Production
Bethany Springer, a talented graphic designer, possesses a remarkable ability to translate ideas into visually stunning experiences. With a focus on brand identity design, typography, and illustration, Bethany’s work reflects her innovative spirit and talent for breathing new life into designs. Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence position her as an outstanding art director.
Lizzy Moore
Media Director
Lizzy Moore
Media Director
Lizzy has more than fifteen years media planning and buying experience and has worked on both the agency and client side. She is honest and tells it like it is. If a plan won’t achieve desired results, Lizzy is the first to let you know. She approaches all media plans with a neutral mindset, evaluating every possible solution based on the campaign’s goals and objectives. She has worked on large, national accounts and specializes in digital media. She is a savvy negotiator who delivers.
Paige Rodrigues
Digital Strategist
Paige Rodrigues
Digital Strategist
Paige is a native Arizonan who graduated with a degree in Marketing and Advertising from Grand Canyon University. As she puts it, “I grew up playing competitive sports, and have made marketing my new sport.” She likes to win. We like that about her. With a passion for fashion, she likes tracking the latest styles which is perfect for social media where she continually implements the latest and greatest trends to engage the public. She creates content, schedules and manages social campaigns, and does a whole lot more digitally with enthusiasm and professionalism.