About Our Team

Dedicated. Creative. Energetic.

Cheryl Russell

Principal, Marketing Master, Designer, Cheerleader

In my free time, I’m almost always doing something creative – painting, photography, drawing. If I’m on the island, I’m probably riding my bike around town, perhaps headed to Mod to grab an iced mocha. If I’m in Austin, I’m hiking. And if I’m in Houston, I’m most likely in the museum district. Wherever I am, I’m likely holding a cup of coffee and with friends! (Galveston / Houston / Austin)

marketing – graphic design – social media – seo – branding – trade shows – photography

Marketing Strategy & Branding 100% 100%
Web Design 80% 80%
Graphic Design 50% 50%
Customer Happiness 100% 100%

The Gurus

Maggie Albrecht

Sales and Community Connector

I love to talk! So let’s talk about what Design Galveston can do for you and your company. Then let’s talk about how amazing Galveston Island is!

sales – connecting – photography

Sales 70% 70%
Community Connections 50% 50%
Customer Happiness 80% 80%

Jodi Paul

Writing Genius

From technical writing to blogging, I’ve got words. A lot of them. And if I run out, I’ll get a few more from my small girl child. I’m McCartney to Cheryl’s Lennon. (Austin)

technical writing – blogging – video

Blogging 65% 65%
Marketing 50% 50%
Writing 85% 85%

Jeannette Waldie

Proposal Goddess and Resume Royalty

I write proposals that make you want to do a happy dance and sing when you win! And I sing. And I like to talk in front of large crowds. And I have really good parties. (Houston) Jeannette Waldie, CPP APMP

proposal management – resumes – editing

Proposal Development 85% 85%
Resume Writing 40% 40%
Editing 60% 60%

Mark Matsusaki

Programmer

I code, ride my bike, play with my dog and drink liquor. Not usually at the same time. (Houston)

html5 – css3 – joomla – wordpress – graphics – signage – ecommerce

WordPress 80% 80%
Joomla 40% 40%
eCommerce 50% 50%

Jackie Venable

Proposal Queen

When I’m not writing proposals or managing marketing projects, I’m in my sewing room or chasing a bull dog off the couch. But more likely in the sewing room drinking mass quantities of coffee—and thinking. (Houston)

proposal management – marketing – editing

Proposal Managment 90% 90%
Marketing Development 60% 60%
Writing 30% 30%

Nathan Estrada

Social Media and Event Planner

I’m the one who keeps the conversation going! I do all things social media from strategizing to implementation and from engagement to analysis. I love this stuff! (Austin / San Antonio)

social media – event planning – analysis