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BRAG is a collective of associates – united by our shared values – who each bring their unique perspectives and skills to the table. If you would like more information about the people who work with Brand Alignment Group please feel free to contact them directly via the links below.

PRINCIPAL

Michel Hogan
Alignment is Michel's passion! She has spent her career helping organizations, people and projects build greater alignment between who they are, what they say and what they do. A consultant, writer and designer, Michel first discovered the importance and value of integrated thinking working in museum design 18 years ago in her native Australia.

Today, that thinking continues to evolve and drive her work as principal of Brand Alignment Group - a branding practice located in Denver, Colorado. Working with an eclectic client-base, ranging from individuals and start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, Brand Alignment Group builds understanding of, and implementation programs for, authentic brands. Brands that serve to deeply impact organizations insdie and out and not just act as a veneer for the marketplace.

Michel divides her time between Denver, Colorado in the USA and Melbourne, Victoria in Australia.
michel@brandalignment.com

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ASSOCIATES (by alphabetical order)

Larry Dressler
Larry is the founder and "Chief Instigator" of Blue Wing Consulting. He believes that organizations are only as good as the quality of their conversations and has spent over 15 years helping bring people together for conversations that spark new insights, turn intent into action and strengthen collaborative relationships in their organizations. A facilitator, team builder, organizational change agent, larry is also the author of The Consensus Pocket Guide: How to Make High-Commitment Decisions. Larry lives in Boulder, Colorado and works with organizations around the country.
larry@bluewingconsulting.com

Yvonne Guu
Yvonne is a skilled project manager with over eight years experience in technology development, strategic consulting, business analysis and brand strategy and implementation. No matter the complexity of the project at hand Yvonne brings a powerful blend of communication and analytical skills to every team and is a vocal advocate for the customer throughout the process. PMP certified, Yvonne has a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and an M.B.A from Cornell University. Yvonne lives in Denver, Colorado and travels around the United States and the world.
yvonneguu@yahoo.com

Nancy Hellmrich
Nancy has more than 19 years experience developing creative communications. An experienced creative director and writer, Nancy is passionate about producing results-oriented, target- appropriate creative for the full gamut of communication tactics from interactive media, to print media, from web sites to direct marketing and billboards. Nancy has worked both as an independent consultant and in major agencies across the United States. Her creative approach has helped clients from a wide-range of industries to more effectively reach the people that matter with words that make them care to listen. Nancy lives and works in the mountains outside Denver, Colorado.
nhellmrich@hotmail.com

Janet Keeley
Janet has more than 15 years of experience as a writer/editor/manager in corporate marketing communications departments and advertising agencies and has a worked in a wide range of industries and product categories. She says, “I thrive on learning. No subject is boring to me.” Her services revolve entirely around finding the perfect words to help promote or sell products, services or events. Her specialty is getting to the heart of what you have to offer -- your value propositions, customer benefits and key messages. She then translates those messages into copy that is compelling and meaningful to your audiences. Janet lives and works in Denver, Colorado.
janet@keeleywriting.com

Jody Lentz
Jody uses experiential, visual & kinesthetic tools to catalyze thinking, learning and communication. He believes that play with a purpose and copious amounts of imagination help strategies, teams and leaders thrive in a climate of constant change. His "think with your hands" approach is an expression of the power of the human hand-brain connection. Research shows that a disproportionately large percentage of our brain's neurons are hard-wired to our hands. There is no doubt that when the hands are moving and engaged, the brain is also – a philosophy and practice that has engaged over 3,000 adults on three continents. Jody lives in Nashville, Tenessee and works with clients across the United States.
jodylentz@bellsouth.net

Matt Meeks
Matt has over fifteen years experience as a designer and art director. His expertise in branding, corporate identity, print collateral and Web site design combine to embrace the value of intergration and deliver clients powerful, effective corporate communication solutions. He has worked for several prominent design agencies in the Denver area and as an independent consultant on projects for a wide range of clients including Coors, USWest, Great West Life and GeoLogistics. Matt graduated with honors from Montana State University with a Bachelors of Fine Art in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History. Matt lives and works in Denver, Colorado.
matt@moointeractive.com

Renee Morris
For over 12 years Renee has used her exceptional customer service focus to help clients build more effective marketing practices and programs. A marketing and project manager and writer, Renee is dedicated to developing and implementing programs that are founded from a solid strategic perspective and work to support the whole organization. Her wide ranging industry experience includes B2C, B2B and non-profit organizations and spans 2 continents. Renee lives and works in Denver, Colorado.
reneemo11@msn.com

Cindy Solomon
Helping organizations build long-term, profitable relationships with their customers, their leaders and their employees is Cindy Solomon’s passion. Cindy is a speaker, writer, executive coach and consultant in the fields of customer service, customer loyalty, employee engagement and leadership. Her captivating delivery, content-rich message and real life relevance make her a popular and highly effective keynote and seminar speaker who consistently “wows” her audiences and leaves them asking for more. Cindy lives in San Francisco, California and works with clients around the United States.
cindy@cindysolomon.com

 

 

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