6/25/2007

Meet TMA's new Frito Lay crew

Our agency is growing by leaps and bounds...

A bunch of new people have joined the agency recently to help us manage the Frito Lay business growth. This crew joins all the awesome folks who have been working with Frito for the past several years.

They will be working together to create National programs, tons of Point of Sale and in-store events that will help the brands teams at Frito Lay grow their business.

So read a little bit about these folks below and go buy a bag of your favorite Frito chips in their honor.

Help us welcome this crew to TMA.

Chris Bohlin: That short guy with the spiky hair


Chris Bohlin, Director of Corn (Creative Director, Corn Brands)

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: latitude/The Richards Group.
-- My nickname is: "That short guy with the spiky hair."
-- I was born in: Lubbock, Texas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "Miss New Booty" by Bubba Sparxxx.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Be anywhere with my family.
-- My favorite saying is: "You’ve got to be kidding me."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip: Crunchy Cheetos.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: A cop. Or fixing cars.
-- My first car was a: Red 1991 Jeep Wrangler.
-- In high school, you could find me: Being a good student during the day. Something that was probably illegal after school.
-- The TV show I never miss is: Pretty much anything on The History Channel.
-- On my nightstand right now is: Rolling Stone, Blender, Radar, House and Garden, Land of Nod catalog, The Bible, a three-day old glass of water.
-- No one knows that I: Check to make sure the house is locked like three times before I can go to sleep.
-- People who know me say: I’m a nice guy.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "Dallas Days, Ft Worth Nights."
-- I’m addicted to: Tazo Tea.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Early European History.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Cocoa Crispies.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Gunmetal.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Cleaning restrooms at MJ Designs.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 6 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: "Aim for center body mass."
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Travel. Everywhere.

6/24/2007

Robert Osano: Under pressure

Robert Osano, Associate Creative Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: hawkeye.
-- My nickname is: "Sparky" or "Little General."
-- I was born in: Arusha, Tanzania.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "One Love" by Bob Marley.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Watch and play soccer.
-- My favorite saying is: "G“ood people”."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: LAY'S Classic Potato Chips.
-- If I wasn't doing this, I'd probably be: A farmer or an architect.
-- My first car was a: Toyota Starlet Turbo.
-- In high school, you could find me: In high school – haha!
-- The TV show I never miss is: "24" or "The Sopranos."
-- On my nightstand right now is: Nothing –(no nightstand).
-- No one knows that I: Don't share my secrets.
-- People who know me say or think: I'm a ladies a man.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "Under Pressure" by David Bowie.
-- I'm addicted to: Pencils and sketch books.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: World Religion.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Mississippi Mud Pie.
-- The worst job I ever had was: So far, none.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off: When the blonde in Paris calls at 7 a.m. in an Alfred Hitchock movie.
-- The best advice I ever received was: "The world is a jungle."
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd do is: Quit working and do some charity work.

6/23/2007

Kathlene Pyle: Eats Kit Kats in layers

Kathlene Pyle, Account Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: General Mills.
-- My nickname is: "Kathy" and "Kate."
-- I was born in: Anaheim, Calif.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: Anything from James Taylor (yes, I know, but I am a Baby Boomer J).
-- On the weekends, I like to: Hang out with my three sons.
-- My favorite saying is: “Reach for the stars. You may not end up with one, but you won’t end up with a hand full of mud either.” -- Leo Burnett
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Rold Gold Pretzels.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: An actress.
-- My first car was a: Turquoise blue Ford truck.
-- In high school, you could find me: In the journalism room or on the stage.
-- The TV show I never miss is: Boston Legal.
-- On my nightstand right now is: To Kill a Mockingbird.
-- No one knows that I: Eat a Kit-Kat in layers.
-- People who know me say I’m: Always trying to be better at all aspects of my life.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: Right now, the Gilligan’s Island theme song.
-- I’m addicted to: Coffee in the morning.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Econ 51 Honors.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Cheerios.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Magenta.
-- The worst job I ever had was: My two-week stint at McDonald’s in college until I got a job as a cocktail waitress.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: Which snooze interval do you want?
-- The best advice I ever received was: Do that which you do best.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Nothing. I would invest the money and take my time deciding how it should be used.

6/22/2007

Meagan Weinstock: "Let's never mention this conversation again"


Meagan Weinstock, Art Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: Myself (I was a student).
-- My nickname is: "Wow, you're tall."
-- I was born in: Rumbai, Indonesia.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "Dark Blue" by Jack's Mannequin.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Play games (board games, card games, mind games, all games).
-- My favorite saying is: "Um, let's never mention this converstation again." Of course, the classic "Your mom" is always a nice choice.
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Classic Lays all the way.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Bored.
-- My first car was a: Tiny Mazda Miata convertible.
-- In high school, you could find me: In the Woodlands Mitchell Pavilion listening to a concert. Lawn seats, of course.
-- The TV show I never miss is: The Office.
-- On my nightstand right now is: What's not on my nightstand right now?
-- No one knows that I: Have a little anxiety about talking on the phone.
-- People who know me say I’m: Freaking awesome.
-- I’m addicted to: Mountain Dew and pumpkin seeds ... and crappy reality TV shows.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Advanced Art Direction Portfolio.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Fruit Loops, but Lucky Charms and Cracklin' Oat Bran come close.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Metallic chartreuse.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Working in a candy store for a crazy woman named "Ping." Yeah, just "Ping."
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 6:15...6:20...6:25...630...6:35...6:40...I live in Denton at the moment, unfortunately.
-- The best advice I ever received was: "Do what you love and love what you do."
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Travel -- especially back to Indonesia.

Richard Howell: "El Mexikid" aims for hot dog-eating title

Richard Howell, Copywriter

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: Rapp Collins Worldwide
-- My nickname is: "Rich."
-- I was born in: Angleton, Texas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "Discotech" by Young Love.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Do everything I didn't get to do during the week.
-- My favorite saying is: "I'm just saying."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Tostitos.
-- If I wasn't doing this, I'd probably be: A famous luchador called, "El Mexikid."
-- My first car was a: Toyota Corolla that I kept for 11 years.
-- In high school, you could find me: Being a band nerd.
-- The TV show I never miss is: "John from Cincinnati" on HBO. (it's new)
-- On my nightstand right now is: An alarm clock, a lamp, and an old rotary phone.
-- No one knows that I: Always wanted to be a hot dog-eating champion.
-- People who know me say I'm: A really nice guy... or at least they'd better say that!
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: The Benny Hill theme song.
-- I'm addicted to: Dr Pepper.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Bowling.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Frosted Flakes (with a banana).
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Brown?
-- The worst job I ever had was: As a stockboy at Wal-Mart.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7:30 a.m... and then again at 7:35, 7:40 and 7:45.
-- The best advice I ever received was: "Just be yourself."
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd do is: Change my undies.

6/21/2007

Kristn Owens: Vernoica Mars, the CIA, and Mr. Gatti's coupons


Kristn Owens, Account Manager, Miss Vickie’s and Grandma’s

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: TPN on the AT&T account.
-- My nickname is: "KO."
-- I was born in: McAllen, Texas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Swim around in my bed before I actually get up.
-- My favorite sayings are: "Holy moly” and “That’s ridiculous."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Miss Vickie’s Salt & Vinegar.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Working for the CIA.
-- My first car was a: 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante with 119,000 miles on it.
-- In high school, you could find me: Hanging out in the theater.
-- The TV show I never miss is: "30 Rock" and "The Office."
-- On my nightstand right now is: A paperback copy of Augusten Burroughs’ "Magical Thinking," David Foster Wallace’s "Infinite Jest," and four empty water glasses.
-- No one knows that I’m: A huge Veronica Mars fan.
-- People who know me say: I’m a little bit quirky.
-- I’m addicted to: Nintendo Wii Bowling.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Integrated Marketing Campaigns.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Cinnamon Toast Crunch (sans milk).
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Green-blue… or maybe blue-green…
-- The worst job I ever had was: Going door-to-door in the middle of a south Austin summer, selling Mr. Gatti’s coupons. Actually, that wasn’t a real job… that was my second interview at the “advertising agency."
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7:03 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: "Don’t knock it just ‘cause you can’t rock it."
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Scream.

Anissa Fox: "Just get up there and rock n' roll"

Anissa Fox, Production Artist

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: MasonBaronet.
-- My nickname is: I don’t have one.
-- I was born in: Philadelphia.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: “This is the day” by The The.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Hang out with my kiddo and husband.
-- My favorite saying is: "So, true."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Cheddar Sour Cream Lays.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Working in a museum.
-- My first car was a: Gold BMW that was about 15 yrs old.
-- In high school, you could find me: Wearing lots of black, dr. martens and listening to music.
-- The TV show I never miss is: "Lost."
-- On my nightstand right now is: The Glass Castle.
-- No one knows that I am married to: Michael Fox.
-- People who know me say: I’m quiet.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: See the answer about my iPod.
-- I’m addicted to: Starbucks vanilla lattes.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Art.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Cheerios.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Burnt sienna.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Answering phones – I hung up on people, a lot.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 6 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: “Just get up there and rock n’roll” -- from my swim coach.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Travel around the world for a year with my family.

Chris Bartos: Air guitar solos and avocado green Monte Carlos

Chris Bartos, Art Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: TracyLocke.
-- My nickname is: “Daddy”/”Hunny.”
-- I was born in: Arlington, Texas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod: “Stars” by Switchfoot.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Chill.
-- My favorite saying is: “Duude.”
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Smokin’Cheddar BBQ Doritos.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Working somewhere else.
-- My first car was a: Sweet avocado green 1970 Monte Carlo.
-- In high school, you could find me: Playing a wicked air guitar solo.
-- The TV show I never miss is: "Lost."
-- On my nightstand right now is a: Big ol’ snooze button.
-- No one knows that I: Collect trash to make collages.
-- People who know me say I’m: Nice/a little weird/a strong Christian.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: “You’ve been faithful to us clouds” by Half-Handed Cloud.
-- I’m addicted to: Washing my hands.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Two-Dimensional Design.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: The original Life.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Fluorescent warm pink.
-- The worst job I ever had was: A manual labor temp job.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 6:30/6:39/6:48/6:57...
-- The best advice I ever received was: Philippians 3:7-14.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Say “No way!” (smile) “Really?”

6/20/2007

Becky Frolker: Sand volleyballer


Rebecca Frolker, Art Director

Before coming to TMA, I worked for: Tribal DDB.
My nickname is: Beck, Becks, Beckums.
I was born in: Belleville, Illinois.
The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "Karma Police" by Radiohead.
On the weekends, I like to: Sleep in.
My favorite saying is: "Let it go."
My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Plain Lays.
If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: An art teacher.
My first car was a: Cutless Supreme.
In high school, you could find me: At work.
The TV show I never miss is: Intervention.
On my nightstand right now is: A lamp and half-full glasses of water.
No one knows that I: Love sand volleyball.
People who know me say I’m: A good friend.
I’m addicted to: Being on/in the water.
The best class I ever took in school was: Consumer behavior.
My favorite breakfast cereal is: Honey Nut Cheerios.
If I was a crayon, my color would be: Black.
The worst job I ever had was: Rather not say...
During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7:30 a.m.
The best advice I ever received was: "It will pay off some day."
If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Pay all my debt.

Chuck McBride: "Shoot me now"


Chuck McBride, Art Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked: As a Freelance Art Director.
-- My nickname is: Chuck.
-- I was born in: Dallas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: Don’t have one.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Relax
-- My favorite saying is: "Shoot me now."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Doritos Nacho Cheese.
--If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Painting.
-- My first car was a: 1970 Mustang.
-- In high school, you could find me: In high school.
-- The TV show I never miss is: "Rescue Me."
-- On my nightstand right now is: A clock radio.
-- I’m addicted to: Rubber cement.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Painting.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Lucky Charms.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Blue.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Little Caesars Pizza.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: Noon.

Holly Cadenhead: Traumatized by carrots


Holly Cadenhead, Account Supervisor, Activity and Allied Solutions

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: hawkeye
-- My nickname is: Don’t have one -- so boring, I know.
-- I was born in: Ft. Worth, Texas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: Depends on my mood – right now "Icky Thump" by White Stripes.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Hang out with friends, sleep, get outdoors and run/bike/etc.
-- My favorite saying is: "Life is too important to be taken seriously."
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Doritos (or Tostitos if salsa is involved).
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Homeless.
-- My first car was a: Honda Accord (parental hand-me-down).
-- In high school, you could find me: Cheerleading, running track, or hostessing at Razzoos (sweet, I know).
-- The TV show I never miss is: My cool answer is "The Office" and my closet answer is "So You Think You Can Dance."
-- On my nightstand right now is: "The Tipping Point" and my alarm clock.
-- No one knows that I: Once went on a carrot binge when I was little and actually turned orange – no kidding. Ask my mom. She banned me from eating carrots for months. I cried. Very traumatic.
-- People who know me say I’m: Good natured.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "3 Little Birds" by Bob Marley.
-- I’m addicted to: Cheese.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: A consumer behavior course in college -- really interesting.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Honey Nut Cheerios
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Red
-- The worst job I ever had was: Selling copiers (don’t ask).
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7:30 a.m., but I hit snooze until 8ish.
-- The best advice I ever received was: That no one else can control your reaction to things… and that white wine gets red wine out of carpet.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Pay off my student loans and travel.

Me'Cheal Kerski: "Is it ghetto when...?"


Me’Cheal Kerski, Integrated Marketing Manager

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: TracyLocke
-- My nickname is: Tweetie
-- I was born in: Houston
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: 99 Problems
-- On the weekends, I like to: Hang out with family and friends.
-- My favorite saying is: “Is it ghetto when…?”
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Cheetos Puffs
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Teaching
-- My first car was an: '89 Toyota Camry
-- In high school, you could find me: Cheering
-- The TV show I never miss is: "Young and the Restless"
-- On my nightstand right now is: A chandelier lamp and baby monitor
-- No one knows that I: If I tell you then everyone will know
-- People who know me say: I’m a loyal friend
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Yearbook
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Honey Nut Cheerios
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Green
-- The worst job I ever had was: Legal secretary
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: Don’t have one… instead, my baby wakes up around 6:30 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: Never burn any bridges.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Renovate an inner city school

Ben Day: Meticulous beachcomber and Prince-lover


Ben Day, Vice President: Creative Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I: Worked for myself.
-- My nickname is: "The Biggest B#@¢*" or "the Pope" depending on who you are talking to.
-- I was born in: Kingsville, Texas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "Call My Name" (but really anything Prince).
-- On the weekends, I like to: Forget about work and enjoy being a father.
-- My favorite saying is: “Do or do not, there is no try” (and I mean it).
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: You should have asked me this before I started, but I guess if I have to answer Flamin’Hot Cheetos.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Operating a snow cone stand at the beach.
-- My first car was a: Mazda MX-6.
-- In high school, you could find me: At the beach.
-- The TV show I never miss is: Little Einsteins, every morning with the kids by my side.
-- On my nightstand right now is: A bottle of eye drops and a devil and on my wife’s side an angel.
-- No one knows that I am: An open book (what you see is what you get).
-- People who know me say: I’m meticulous.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "The Ride" (Prince), I guess you can tell I am Prince fan, if you can find it check out this one.
-- I’m addicted to: I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me, just stop by my office and I will share.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Typography.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Homemade granola.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Chartreuse.
-- The worst job I ever had was: At Foot Locker, wearing polyester.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 5:30 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: “You need a POS 101 class”.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Buy a home on the ocean.

6/19/2007

Jevin Snyder: Pyro?


Jevin Alan Snyder Esq., Copywriter

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: TracyLocke. On Frito. (I think they’re following me.)
-- My nickname is: El Toro, The Jevinator “Hey dumbass.”.
-- I was born in: K.I. Sawyer AFB , Michigan.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: 10,000 Witnesses by Clutch.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Not write things.
-- My favorite saying is: “Sweet Zombie Jesus!”.
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Miss Vickie’s Jalapeno.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Poorer.
-- My first car was a: 1978 Datsun 200sx.
-- In high school, you could find me: Wherever the fire started.
-- The TV show I never miss is: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
-- On my nightstand right now is: Nothing. I don’t have one.
-- No one knows that I am: The very make up of a modern major-general.
-- People who know me say I’m: Completely off my rocker.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "Loser" by Beck.
-- I’m addicted to: Addictions.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Early dismissal.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Krusty O’s.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Pale white boy.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Washing cream gravy off of plates at a 50’s diner.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7:45 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: If at first you don’t succeed, quit. No use in making a fool of yourself.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Stop filling out this survey.

Billie Dennix: Straight outta Arkansas

Billie Dennix, Administrative Assistant

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: GM-Southwest Student Insurance.
-- I was born in: Magnolia, Arkansas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: Any song by Subrosa Union.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Visit my family and play with my two dogs. (I know, boring!)
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Lay’s Potato Chips with ketchup-(It really is good!) I like Salsa Verde Doritos, too.
-- My first car was a: Chevrolet Camaro.
-- In high school, you could find me: At the game on Friday (Drill Team) and after that, who knows…
-- The TV show I never miss is: Sopranos.
-- On my nightstand right now is: A bamboo tree, vase and a picture frame.
-- People who know me say: I have a temper. I have no idea what they are talking about… ;-)
-- I’m addicted to: Caffeine in the morning.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal: Fruity Pebbles.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Red.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Probably the last one.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7 a.m., but I get up at 7:20-7:30.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Take a long vacation.

Jenn Braun: In the marching band and proud of it


Jennifer Braun, Account Coordinator

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked at: Having FUN in college!!
-- My nickname is: Jenn Braun (I know, it's boring, but for some reason I am never just "Jenn" always "Jenn Braun")
-- I was born in: Plano, Texas
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: Any Rascal Flats song
-- On the weekends, I like to: Lay out, hang w/ friends, and go out
-- My favorite saying is: “The most wasted of days is one without laughter”
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Baked Lays Cheddar & Sour Cream
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d: Probably not like my job
-- My first car was a: Honda Civic
-- In high school, you could find me: In the BAND and you’re not allowed to make fun of me for it!
-- The TV show I never miss is: Grey’s Anatomy
-- On my nightstand right now are: Candles, a lamp, and my alarm clock
-- No one knows that I: Really don’t have any secrets
-- People who know me say I’m: Always up for anything
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "Life’s a Dance"
-- I’m addicted to: Frozen yogurt
-- The best class I ever took in school was: History of Rock & Roll
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Special K w/ fruit
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Caribbean green
-- The worst job I ever had was: Being a hostess at Outback
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 4:45 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: Be passionate about what you do because you spend way too much time in the office not to be
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Take all of my friends & family on a vacation

6/18/2007

Whitney Kay: "Creatively odd"


Whitney Kay, Art Director

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: Javelin Direct.
-- My nickname is: "WK."
-- I was born in: Dallas.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: "For Those of Y’all Who Wear Fannie Packs” by Ben Folds Five.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Camp, climb, watch old movies, go on adventures.
-- My favorite saying is: "It’s like whatev.”
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: I’m diggin Garden Salsa Sun Chips.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Living off the fat of the land.
-- My first car was a: Chevy Cavalier.
-- In high school, you could find me: Painting.
-- The TV show I never miss is: The Office.
-- On my nightstand right now is: My Bible, an alarm clock, a half-empty glass of OJ from several days ago.
-- No one knows that I: Begin most days by singing the song from the Little Mermaid, “Part of Your World."
-- People who know me say I’m: Creatively odd.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: "This Is Why I’m Hot.”
-- I’m addicted to: Awesome ugly holiday sweaters.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Media and Social Change in the 20th Century.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Honey Bunches of Oats.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Stoked. As in, “Color me stoked.”
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 7 a.m.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Buy a sweet Ferrari and drive through mountains of cash.

Chris Bellinger: Storyteller extraordinaire


Chris Bellinger, Account Manager

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: TPN.
-- My nickname is: Bellinger.
-- I was born in: St. Louis.
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: We Will Rock You.
-- On the weekends, I like to: Hang out with friends and go drinkin’.
-- My favorite saying is: Done and done.
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Toasted corn Doritos.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: Treasure hunting.
-- My first car was a: Ford Explorer.
-- In high school, you could find me: On the baseball field.
-- The TV show I never miss is: House.
-- On my nightstand right now is: Moneyball.
-- No one knows that I: Have a fear of perceived failure.
-- People who know me say I’m: A “know-it-all.”
-- If my life had a title it would be: “It’s worth doing if it’ll make a good story to tell later.”
-- I’m addicted to: Telling stories.
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Strategic Sales.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Honey Nut Cheerios.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Blue.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Cashier at Chuck’s Hamburgers.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 6:15 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: “Stay low. Keep moving. Don’t get shot.”
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Buy a penguin.

Elle Frazier: Loves that Shredded Wheat


Elle Frazier, Account Coordinator

-- Before coming to TMA, I worked for: TracyLocke.
-- My nickname is: Elle Mae.
-- I was born in: Ft. Stockton, TX (West Texas).
-- The most-listened to song in my iPod is: I don’t have an iPod, but if I did, it would be World of -- Fantasy by Triumph, Don't Stop Believing by Journey and Players by Fleetwood Mac.
-- On the weekends, I like to: shop.
-- My favorite saying is: “Tootles” or “Arrivederci.”
-- My favorite Frito-Lay chip is: Lay's Classic, Berry Flat Earth, and Sun Chips Cinnamon.
-- If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be: A fashion designer.
-- My first car was a: 280 ZX.
-- In high school, you could find me: Hanging out with my friends.
-- The TV show I never miss is: Desperate Housewives, Grey's, or Lost.
-- On my nightstand right now is: Lisey's Story by Stephen King.
-- No one knows that I: Have an identical twin sister.
-- People who know me say I’m: Outgoing, helpful, honest, fun, silly and funny.
-- If my life had a theme song it would be: The Twilight Zone.
-- I’m addicted to: Anything "dessert."
-- The best class I ever took in school was: Yearbook class.
-- My favorite breakfast cereal is: Frosted Shredded Wheat.
-- If I was a crayon, my color would be: Turquoise.
-- The worst job I ever had was: Mgr. for retail women's clothing store.
-- During the week, my alarm clock goes off at: 6:30 a.m.
-- The best advice I ever received was: Believe in yourself.
-- If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is: Make a will.