About

It All
Started Here
At the time, we didn’t own cameras. All we had was a single computer, some editing software, a borrowed miniDV camcorder, a bunch of connections, and a lot of passion. In the early days, it was easy to get lost in the thought that our films would be better if only we had better gear.
But better gear is never what motivated us. It’s certainly not what got us to where we are today. What motivated us was our tenacity and grit. It was our radical commitment to putting our clients first. It was the people that bought into our vision and worked hard to make it a reality. It was, and continues to be, the voice inside us pushing us to attempt the impossible.
It all started in the basement, but we’re going somewhere. You’ll see.
- “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it."
- PEARL S. BUCK

Who We Are
We’re a team of doers and makers chasing the dream of a better future.
Our goal is to move people—to tell stories that get folks off their seats and into the streets. What community needs to be celebrated? Which audiences are waiting to be compelled? What life-changing stories are waiting to be told? These are the questions that drive us, that shape our interactions with clients, that move us to attempt the impossible.
The Team
Jessica Payne
Senior Production Manager
A believer in intentional listening leading to strong communication, and that strong communication is the foundation for lasting relationships.
Brad Jansen
Executive Producer | Partner
Brad dreams and innovates for our clients, stories and vision.
James Kessel
Senior Editor
A jack of all trades who loves learning. And eating pizza.
Jodi VanHarn
Studio Administrator
A mild-mannered multitasker who loves creativity and appreciates people who wash their dishes.
Stephen Panaggio
Creative Director | Partner
A lover of vegetables and spicy food.
Jiho Jeong
Project Coordinator
A bi-lingual expert in coordinating, content creation, and translation. A believer in the power of a well written subtitle.
Taylor Robida
Producer | Project Manager
Taylor likes pairings: ideas paired with deadlines, concepts with budgets, creatives & callsheets.
Kate Avery
Video Strategist
Kate is a believer in truth, beauty, goodness, and popcorn.
Curtis Cunningham
Video Strategist
Strong believer in the transformational power of story, great communication and that rising tides lift all boats.
Leighanne Sturgis
Photography | Marketing
A believer in the power of people, their stories, and well written blog.
Johan Sung
Assistant Editor
Johan sees editing like a chopping board, the flavor comes in the cutting.
OUR SPACE
We feel that the best creative spaces are those that not only challenge us to collaborate and grow but also can be places that are shared and give back. From our daily work to storytelling events to workshops that we host, the B. Creative building is where creativity and collaboration unite.
