The Spirit of the Agency
See that guy in the middle at one of our team’s social events? The one in the black shirt? That’s Daniel Uhorchuk. Daniel started his career jumping out of airplanes for the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he applied to Virginia Commonwealth University. He went on to earn his degree in graphic design […]
Portfolio Pivot
Smithfield Foods has a robust portfolio of pork brands—leaders and challengers, national names and regional favorites, premium products and value lines. But years of competing on price alone had blurred their distinctions, weakening sales velocity, trust, and customer retention. To break the cycle, Smithfield partnered with Elevation to rebuild brand equity, drive interest, and forge […]
Bacon Bait
As a sponsor of Luke Bryan’s 2023 Farm Tour, Elevation was tasked with developing social content to extend the reach of the partnership. But we saw an even bigger opportunity to create an engaging brand experience. Knowing that nothing tastes better than Farmland bacon, Elevation created Bacon Bait—a limited edition, hand-crafted bacon lure designed to […]
Everyday Warriors
Virago Spirits is a family-owned and operated craft distillery founded in Richmond, Virginia in 2018. The distillery has cultivated a fiercely loyal local following around its small-batch rums and gins, but with distribution expanding outside the region, they needed a cost-effective way to build awareness among growth audiences while galvanizing its connection with existing fans. […]
Portfolio Pivot
Smithfield Foods has a robust portfolio of pork brands—leaders and challengers, national names and regional favorites, premium products and value lines. But years of competing on price alone had blurred their distinctions, weakening sales velocity, trust, and customer retention. To break the cycle, Smithfield partnered with Elevation to rebuild brand equity, drive interest, and forge […]
Colleen King
Account Manager With an eye for detail and penchant for problem-solving, Colleen masterfully bridges client vision with creative execution. Her knack for organization and deep understanding of the advertising landscape makes her an indispensable asset to our team. Beyond work, Colleen loves restoring vintage furniture, taking walks with her golden retriever Willie, and soaking in […]
Amy Venhuizen
Senior Media Buyer For over 30 years, Amy has used her technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills to secure the best prices and placements in the media buying world. Her desire to get wrapped up in every part of the media buying process makes her a true force! Always on the move, Amy loves bungee […]
Tori Jarvis
Hospitality & Office Manager Tori’s always one step ahead, ensuring that our clients and team have precisely what they need. No request is too big or small—she navigates them all with spirit and grace! When the office lights dim, Tori loves to kick back with her husband and rescue dog and watch movies from her […]
Pat O’Keefe
Account Planner Meet Pat, our extremely talented strategist with an impressive background in language and writing. When he’s not weaving marketing master plans, he’s a French professor on demand or using his avid swim skills with the Water Rescue Squad in Avon, North Carolina. Pat’s not just a planner, he’s a one-man rescue team for […]