Since the beginning, Lyssa has led nearly every website development project we’ve tackled. Leaning on a fine-tuned eye for both fun and functionality, she’s helped brands come to life in a way that’s both engaging and deeply impactful. To tailor each branded site to our client’s unique needs, Lyssa taps into her extensive knowledge of programming to achieve the right results, whether it takes PHP, CSS, or HTML to get there. 

Her awards include: 6th in the Nation for Graphic Design Competition – Skills USA. 3rd in the State for Photography Competition – Skills USA. Career & Technical Education Staff Award – WSWHE BOCES.

As Senior Project Manager, Chris oversees many of BLKDOG’s branding and marketing projects, from economic and workforce development to tourism and consumer goods. Whether working with startups or mature organizations, Chris takes pride in helping our clients showcase their authentic identity while connecting with their audiences through strategic storytelling. Beyond project management, he’s also a master networker with a passion for results, new ideas, and client success, ensuring a smooth process from initial onboarding through project completion.

When out of office, Chris can usually be found on the lake, on the golf course, or hanging out with his wife and dogs at home.

Lauren’s focus on eye-catching, innovative design enables her to develop unique and impactful brand aesthetics that are always content-centered and concept-driven. Her design work encompasses everything from visual identity and branding to packaging, print, and web design, while her skills in concept development and pre-press production help guide projects from research to completion.

Before joining our team, Lauren earned a BFA at the College of Saint Rose and designed for musical artists during her internship at Equal Vision Records.

Alexis takes point on big-picture marketing strategy, from brand identity to messaging and positioning. Her background in copywriting and media gives her a unique insight into what it takes for brands to stand out from the crowd.

While off the clock, Alexis spends her free time hanging with her family, thinking about Halloween, and tapping into other avenues of creativity, from sewing to preserving her latest garden harvest. 

Kerry is our go-to organizational + financial expert. An essential piece of the BLKDOG team from the beginning, her responsibilities as head of Accounting & Billing include managing internal processing, onboarding clients into the system, providing financial updates (estimates, account history & invoices), and ensuring team members are paid, supported, and making full use of their vacation time.

When she’s not helping our team avoid scope creep, Kerry spends most of her free time with her family in the beautiful Lake George region of New York.

Julia’s passion for visual storytelling permeates everything she creates, whether she’s working on a simple logo project or a multi-medium campaign. From her studies at SUNY New Paltz to her work at BLKDOG, Julia’s bold designs have been displayed throughout the entire Eastern seaboard, both online and off. 

This thoughtful mindset extends to her day-to-day, in which she’s embraced the sustainable, DIY, and zero-waste lifestyle

After nearly a decade as a promoter for private, performing arts, and government events, Anthony is bringing his signature high-energy and highly organized approach to BLKDOG as a project manager. His passion for making meaningful connections with clients, his community, and team members is matched only by his dedication to delivering top-notch solutions that result in success for our clients.

Outside of work, Ant stays plugged into both the Florida and New York music scenes, actively supporting local artists, venues, and creators alike.

Blending her passion for studying consumer behavior with a deep love of storytelling, Hannah writes compelling copy for clients ranging from construction and consumer goods to tourism and economic development. As a marketer of many talents, she also helps our clients by implementing new marketing strategies, fulfilling ad buys through various platforms, and optimizing online content to reach their goals.

When she’s not in her home office, you’ll find Hannah exploring the outdoors, painting, or immersing herself in a good book.

Whether crafting code or composing melodies, Laura always brings creativity and innovation to the table.  A versatile full-stack web developer with proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more, Laura takes a holistic approach to software development, adhering to the best practices in coding to create engaging and dynamic end-user experiences.

In addition to her technical skills, Laura is also a seasoned musician. Not only has she shared the stage with Grammy Award-winners Ashanti and Ja Rule, but she’s also assisted in scoring and recording for several Netflix shows including “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “Midnight Mass.”