Interactive Producer
Scott TolinskiA graduate of the University of Michigan Performing Arts Technology Program, former media consultant for the University of Michigan Health System and staffer at Guitar World and Ghostly International, an Ann Arbor-based independent record label. Web creation and production: 10 years so far. Breakdancer, hip hop expert, founder of a competitive B-boy dance crew, and lover of all things kung fu. Inspired by a glass of fine wine or a steaming-hot cup of green tea.
Past clients include NuStep, SIGGRAPH, Ypsilanti District Library, and AAA Life Insurance Company.
Scott TolinskiA graduate of the University of Michigan Performing Arts Technology Program, former media consultant for the University of Michigan Health System and staffer at Guitar World and Ghostly International, an Ann Arbor-based independent record label. Web creation and production: 10 years so far. Breakdancer, hip hop expert, founder of a competitive B-boy dance crew, and lover of all things kung fu. Inspired by a glass of fine wine or a steaming-hot cup of green tea.
Past clients include NuStep, SIGGRAPH, Ypsilanti District Library, and AAA Life Insurance Company.
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Creative Strategist
Paul KochVeteran of more than 20 years in the wonderful world of advertising. Draws inspiration from the fact that there's always something new in this business. Worked at multiple agencies in Toledo, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. Journalism major with studies in marketing, graphic design and psychology. Original plan in life was to write for Rolling Stone magazine, until the ads became more intriguing. Enjoys discovering new music, micro-brews, and economic phenomena. Resides in Ann Arbor with wife and two sons.
Some past clients include Chiquita, Certified Angus Beef, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Motorola, General Electric, TRW, Metaldyne, Medical College of Ohio, and DePuy Orthopaedics.
Paul KochVeteran of more than 20 years in the wonderful world of advertising. Draws inspiration from the fact that there's always something new in this business. Worked at multiple agencies in Toledo, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. Journalism major with studies in marketing, graphic design and psychology. Original plan in life was to write for Rolling Stone magazine, until the ads became more intriguing. Enjoys discovering new music, micro-brews, and economic phenomena. Resides in Ann Arbor with wife and two sons.
Some past clients include Chiquita, Certified Angus Beef, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Motorola, General Electric, TRW, Metaldyne, Medical College of Ohio, and DePuy Orthopaedics.
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senior interactive producer
Ben SchaafInteractive software expert who studied in Michigan and Italy, then worked in web publishing for three years before joining Q in 2008. Extracurricular activities include discovering indie music, digesting tempo-free basketball statistics, cheering for Michigan athletes, traveling, and being a dad.
Past clients include Evening Post Publishing Co., Harris Enterprises, HarborPoint Media, and MediaSpan.
Ben SchaafInteractive software expert who studied in Michigan and Italy, then worked in web publishing for three years before joining Q in 2008. Extracurricular activities include discovering indie music, digesting tempo-free basketball statistics, cheering for Michigan athletes, traveling, and being a dad.
Past clients include Evening Post Publishing Co., Harris Enterprises, HarborPoint Media, and MediaSpan.
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designer
Alissa AmpezzanA big fan of road trips, campfires, sprinkles, and family dinners who explored Chicago for two years, then returned for a BFA in design from the University of Michigan before joining the Q team in the summer of 2008. Secret plan: work remotely from her family's log cabin in the woods near Lake Huron.
Past clients include NuStep, North Star Reach, Kerrytown Concert House, Terumo, Terumo Heart, The Ark, SIGGRAPH, SWOG.
Alissa AmpezzanA big fan of road trips, campfires, sprinkles, and family dinners who explored Chicago for two years, then returned for a BFA in design from the University of Michigan before joining the Q team in the summer of 2008. Secret plan: work remotely from her family's log cabin in the woods near Lake Huron.
Past clients include NuStep, North Star Reach, Kerrytown Concert House, Terumo, Terumo Heart, The Ark, SIGGRAPH, SWOG.
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Creative Director
Todd SzymanskiBFA in graphic design. Joined Q in 1992. Four years later, emigrated to Los Angeles to open the West Coast office. Now in San Francisco. Huge appreciation for natural beauty keeps him on the hiking trails. Fascination with mechanical beauty keeps him at the local newsstand, salivating over the latest unattainable automotive offerings from Italy and Germany.
Past clients include Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, BlueSky|VIFX, Gene Codes Corporation, Halcyon Entertainment, Northbay.com, Plastics USA, the SIGGRAPH and SIGCHI conferences, University of Michigan Capital Campaigns, and the Human Rights Campaign.
Todd SzymanskiBFA in graphic design. Joined Q in 1992. Four years later, emigrated to Los Angeles to open the West Coast office. Now in San Francisco. Huge appreciation for natural beauty keeps him on the hiking trails. Fascination with mechanical beauty keeps him at the local newsstand, salivating over the latest unattainable automotive offerings from Italy and Germany.
Past clients include Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, BlueSky|VIFX, Gene Codes Corporation, Halcyon Entertainment, Northbay.com, Plastics USA, the SIGGRAPH and SIGCHI conferences, University of Michigan Capital Campaigns, and the Human Rights Campaign.
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President
Tom RiekeHawkeye expatriate who studied writing in Iowa City then practiced the profession in radio, PR, the Peace Corps (Barbados), and academia before co-founding Q in 1981.
Past clients include SIGGRAPH, the University of Michigan, Gene Codes Corporation, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, NuStep, Flint Group, SIGGRAPH Asia, and The Ark.
Tom RiekeHawkeye expatriate who studied writing in Iowa City then practiced the profession in radio, PR, the Peace Corps (Barbados), and academia before co-founding Q in 1981.
Past clients include SIGGRAPH, the University of Michigan, Gene Codes Corporation, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, NuStep, Flint Group, SIGGRAPH Asia, and The Ark.
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Strategic Advisor
Peter MorvilleBritish soccer player and digital librarian who grew up to become a founding father of information architecture. Author of Ambient Findability and coauthor of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web. Collaborated with Q since 1995, when we co-created the first web sites for Borders Books & Music, Consumers Energy, and the Library of Michigan. Joined the Q World Headquarters staff in 2003.
Past clients include AT&T, California Digital Library, DaimlerChrysler, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, International Monetary Fund, Internet2, Microsoft, National Cancer Institute, Vanguard, VeriSign, Weather Channel, and Yahoo!.
Peter MorvilleBritish soccer player and digital librarian who grew up to become a founding father of information architecture. Author of Ambient Findability and coauthor of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web. Collaborated with Q since 1995, when we co-created the first web sites for Borders Books & Music, Consumers Energy, and the Library of Michigan. Joined the Q World Headquarters staff in 2003.
Past clients include AT&T, California Digital Library, DaimlerChrysler, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, International Monetary Fund, Internet2, Microsoft, National Cancer Institute, Vanguard, VeriSign, Weather Channel, and Yahoo!.
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Financial Director
Robin JohnsonThe accomplished oboist (Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Opera, Phoenix Chamber Ensemble, Windsor Symphony) who keeps us organized. Grew up in Puyallup, Washington then studied music at Washington State and Michigan. With Q since 1989.
Robin JohnsonThe accomplished oboist (Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Opera, Phoenix Chamber Ensemble, Windsor Symphony) who keeps us organized. Grew up in Puyallup, Washington then studied music at Washington State and Michigan. With Q since 1989.
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Office Manager
Patricia GreveReturned to Michigan, her native land, after receiving a BA in English literature from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She still occasionally pines for the verdant northwest. Spelling bee champion.
Adorer of thunderstorms, bridges, and cats. Connoisseur of chocolate chip cookies. Shameless Argentine tango addict.
Patricia GreveReturned to Michigan, her native land, after receiving a BA in English literature from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She still occasionally pines for the verdant northwest. Spelling bee champion.
Adorer of thunderstorms, bridges, and cats. Connoisseur of chocolate chip cookies. Shameless Argentine tango addict.
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Art Director
Jocelyn EdinA true blue Michigander who joined Q in 2000 after earning a BFA cum laude in graphic design from the University of Michigan. A huge fan of white space, Wonder Woman, and music that makes people dance. Lives in the countryside with her husband, two children, and labradoodle.
Past clients include the Ann Arbor Art Center, Forte Belanger, Enspire Dental, SIGGRAPH, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art.
Jocelyn EdinA true blue Michigander who joined Q in 2000 after earning a BFA cum laude in graphic design from the University of Michigan. A huge fan of white space, Wonder Woman, and music that makes people dance. Lives in the countryside with her husband, two children, and labradoodle.
Past clients include the Ann Arbor Art Center, Forte Belanger, Enspire Dental, SIGGRAPH, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art.
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Vice President, Design Director
Jeff CallenderJoined Q in 1985 after growing up on the east coast of Lake Michigan, earning a BFA in graphic design at Western Michigan University, and working in Chicago with influential designer Morton Goldsholl. Jeff has taught graphic design at the University of Michigan and lectured at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the SIGGRAPH Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.
Jeff's wide ranging experience includes design for brand identity, user interface, print, packaging, tradeshow, and exhibit graphics for a variety of clients including Vodafone, NuStep, The Ark, ProQuest, and SIGGRAPH. Along with colleague, Peter Morville, he is co-author of Search Patterns: Design for Discovery, published by O'Reilly Media.
Jeff CallenderJoined Q in 1985 after growing up on the east coast of Lake Michigan, earning a BFA in graphic design at Western Michigan University, and working in Chicago with influential designer Morton Goldsholl. Jeff has taught graphic design at the University of Michigan and lectured at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the SIGGRAPH Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.
Jeff's wide ranging experience includes design for brand identity, user interface, print, packaging, tradeshow, and exhibit graphics for a variety of clients including Vodafone, NuStep, The Ark, ProQuest, and SIGGRAPH. Along with colleague, Peter Morville, he is co-author of Search Patterns: Design for Discovery, published by O'Reilly Media.
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Vice President, Creative Director
Christine Golus100% Polish! Attended Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan (BFA, Magna Cum Laude, 1980). Taught graphic design at Eastern Michigan and Washtenaw Community College. Avocations: modern dance and motherhood. Longest serving Q employee, since 1983.
Past clients include Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, Daiwa, JP Industries, Kresge Foundation, SIGGRAPH, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, and the University of Michigan's Business School, Law School, and Medical Center.
Christine Golus100% Polish! Attended Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan (BFA, Magna Cum Laude, 1980). Taught graphic design at Eastern Michigan and Washtenaw Community College. Avocations: modern dance and motherhood. Longest serving Q employee, since 1983.
Past clients include Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, Daiwa, JP Industries, Kresge Foundation, SIGGRAPH, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, and the University of Michigan's Business School, Law School, and Medical Center.
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