who we are.
THESE PEOPLE
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES.
about us
Our talented people combine proven expertise with fresh thinking, bringing new ideas, creative energy, and forward-looking solutions to every project. We are a collaborative, transparent, and results-driven team helping brands grow through meaningful connections and innovative marketing that stands out.


Kris Nordholz
CFO


Jim Balke
Creative Director


Michael Richards
Production Manager


Cindy Smith
Financial Operations Manager


Sidney Cochran
Account Executive


Clara Holt
Account Manager & Social Media Lead


Abby Wall
Digital Marketing Specialist


Rodney Lewallen
Web Director


Karyme Ramirez
Designer/Production Artist


Stacy Louis
Marketing & Business Development Specialist


Tina Carlson
Strategy Consultant


John Vardeman
Chairman
Our Vision
Always serving our clients, collaborators and community better.
Always serving our clients, collaborators and community better.
To tell our clients’ stories in a way that engages and energizes their audience to take notice and take action. To create a branding and marketing experience clients want to be part of… and that brings success, both internally and externally.
To tell our clients’ stories in a way that engages and energizes their audience to take notice and take action. To create a branding and marketing experience clients want to be part of… and that brings success, both internally and externally.
Our Mission
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Morton, Vardeman & Carlson is a 50-year-old agency with a start-up attitude. Our goal is to be a destination agency for our clients, team members, and partners by cultivating authentic relationships and adding long-term value to everyone we work with.