Therefore, we have collected a diverse mix of talent and expertise at EPIC that allows us to provide a range of high-impact services – one-stop shop from ideation to launch.
On behalf of our clients and partners, we’ve taken companies public, handled communications for a going-private transaction, counseled on major reorganizations and culture shifts, acquired and developed products, led nationwide marketing and publicity campaigns, marketed dozens of successful non-profit initiatives, sold a lot of movie tickets, media trained C-suite executives and celebrities, sold millions of books and more.
We have experience working with four of the top publishers in the world, three of the largest film studios and amazing people and organizations, small and large, throughout the country.
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With a long track record in publishing and entertainment, Jennifer was formerly VP and Associate Publisher for the faith division of Simon & Schuster, one of the world’s biggest publishers. She’s also served as VP of Marketing and PR at Thomas Nelson and helmed a division at the DeMoss Group, along with tenure at Guideposts and Lifeway.
She steers the team’s overall PR campaign strategy and has, through the years, worked with almost every network, cable show and national publication, with relationships spanning key TV, print, online, radio and podcast outlets. With relationships at most major publishers, studios, labels and event promoters, Jennifer’s network is extensive.
Jennifer lives in the Nashville area with her husband, three daughters and some amazing pets. Psst…ask her about champion cat breeding. Yes, it’s a thing.
With a long track record in publishing and entertainment, Jennifer was formerly VP and Associate Publisher for the faith division of Simon & Schuster, one of the world’s biggest publishers. She’s also served as VP of Marketing and PR at Thomas Nelson and helmed a division at the DeMoss Group, along with tenure at Guideposts and Lifeway.
She steers the team’s overall PR campaign strategy and has, through the years, worked with almost every network, cable show and national publication, with relationships spanning key TV, print, online, radio and podcast outlets. With relationships at most major publishers, studios, labels and event promoters, Jennifer’s network is extensive.
Jennifer lives in the Nashville area with her husband, three daughters and some amazing pets. Psst…ask her about champion cat breeding. Yes, it’s a thing.
Jeff, formerly VP of Marketing at Convoy of Hope and a CEO of publicly-traded companies, brings digital, social media, web development, donor marketing and organizational leadership to the table including C-level experience in all areas of operations. He has decades of experience in operational management, business development and a heart for improving the business side of ministry efforts.
He leads all of the agency’s digital efforts and heads up the creative team. Jeff’s marketing background has produced incredible results for EPIC’s clients, even in a pandemic. We continue to break monthly giving records for various clients. Jeff’s knowledge of what makes an organization soar is second to none and he loves helping leaders make a positive difference in the world.
Jeff lives outside of Cleveland with his wife and four children. To date, he has never set foot inside of a Costco. He’s missing out…right?!
Jeff, formerly VP of Marketing at Convoy of Hope and a CEO of publicly-traded companies, brings digital, social media, web development, donor marketing and organizational leadership to the table including C-level experience in all areas of operations. He has decades of experience in operational management, business development and a heart for improving the business side of ministry efforts.
He leads all of the agency’s digital efforts and heads up the creative team. Jeff’s marketing background has produced incredible results for EPIC’s clients, even in a pandemic. We continue to break monthly giving records for various clients. Jeff’s knowledge of what makes an organization soar is second to none and he loves helping leaders make a positive difference in the world.
Jeff lives outside of Cleveland with his wife and four children. To date, he has never set foot inside of a Costco. He’s missing out…right?!
Jason spent more than a decade helping pro sports teams, athletes, entertainers and TV networks leverage social and digital tools to build their brands and make more money. He has led major visibility efforts for March Madness, the Super Bowl and the Billboard Music Awards. After co-founding STN Digital — a 2021 top workplace award winner — Jason helped grow the niche marketing and content service departments more than 600%.
Jason’s expertise in all things digital and web development has made him indispensable, which is good news for us. While he could be working for any major sports team or network, Jason dedicates his time to serving EPIC’s clients as Chief Digital Officer … but we mostly call him, “Wizard.”
When he’s not busy helping others turn their ideas into accomplishments, and those accomplishments into opportunities for generosity, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter in San Diego, where they reside.
Jason spent more than a decade helping pro sports teams, athletes, entertainers and TV networks leverage social and digital tools to build their brands and make more money. He has led major visibility efforts for March Madness, the Super Bowl and the Billboard Music Awards. After co-founding STN Digital — a 2021 top workplace award winner — Jason helped grow the niche marketing and content service departments more than 600%.
Jason’s expertise in all things digital and web development has made him indispensable, which is good news for us. While he could be working for any major sports team or network, Jason dedicates his time to serving EPIC’s clients as Chief Digital Officer … but we mostly call him, “Wizard.”
When he’s not busy helping others turn their ideas into accomplishments, and those accomplishments into opportunities for generosity, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter in San Diego, where they reside.
With a master’s degree in nonprofit communication, Molly has a passion for serving businesses and organizations focused on doing good. Molly served as Senior Director of Public Relations for international humanitarian relief organization Convoy of Hope and had the opportunity to work with major networks and publications (like CNN and the New York Times), as well as professional athletes, celebrities and influencers.
After a stint working for the sixth largest ad agency in the country, Molly felt called back to purpose-driven work and started working with EPIC. Combining her nonprofit and ad agency experience (and a somewhat annoying knack for technical editing…), Molly oversees EPIC’s digital initiatives as the VP of Marketing.
Molly lives in Springfield, Missouri (where she says dreams come true), with her husband and five-year-old son.
With a master’s degree in nonprofit communication, Molly has a passion for serving businesses and organizations focused on doing good. Molly served as Senior Director of Public Relations for international humanitarian relief organization Convoy of Hope and had the opportunity to work with major networks and publications (like CNN and the New York Times), as well as professional athletes, celebrities and influencers.
After a stint working for the sixth largest ad agency in the country, Molly felt called back to purpose-driven work and started working with EPIC. Combining her nonprofit and ad agency experience (and a somewhat annoying knack for technical editing…), Molly oversees EPIC’s digital initiatives as the VP of Marketing.
Molly lives in Springfield, Missouri (where she says dreams come true), with her husband and five-year-old son.
Katie is an in-demand publicist known for her work helping create New York Times bestselling books and elevating leaders to expert status. With over a decade of experience promoting writers, leaders and entertainers and their messages, she uses her signature creativity and keen attention to detail to launch books and client campaigns on a national scale. After running her own boutique media relations agency, Katie Bell Communications, she merged with EPIC Agency as Vice President of Publicity, where she leads all publicity efforts for key campaigns. She is a mom to two preschoolers and lives with her husband in Jackson, Tennessee.
Katie is an in-demand publicist known for her work helping create New York Times bestselling books and elevating leaders to expert status. With over a decade of experience promoting writers, leaders and entertainers and their messages, she uses her signature creativity and keen attention to detail to launch books and client campaigns on a national scale. After running her own boutique media relations agency, Katie Bell Communications, she merged with EPIC Agency as Vice President of Publicity, where she leads all publicity efforts for key campaigns. She is a mom to two preschoolers and lives with her husband in Jackson, Tennessee.
Jana has 19+ years of experience working with Christian thought leaders in a variety of roles including publicity, acquisitions and agenting. She started out in 2003 working in publicity at Thomas Nelson Publishers. By 2005, she was the Director of Publicity for the Hachette Book Group, Nashville Division, where she oversaw the orchestration of campaigns for a large number of New York Times bestselling titles. Jana transitioned to Acquisitions Editor in 2010 and in 2014, left Hachette and launched The Burson Agency, which has provided both literary agent services and various consulting services in association with The Christopher Ferebee agency. Jana joined the EPIC team as VP, Client Services in February 2020 where she oversees our publishing-related work. Jana’s rolodex is one of a kind and we rely on her next-level ability to connect people.
Jana has 19+ years of experience working with Christian thought leaders in a variety of roles including publicity, acquisitions and agenting. She started out in 2003 working in publicity at Thomas Nelson Publishers. By 2005, she was the Director of Publicity for the Hachette Book Group, Nashville Division, where she oversaw the orchestration of campaigns for a large number of New York Times bestselling titles. Jana transitioned to Acquisitions Editor in 2010 and in 2014, left Hachette and launched The Burson Agency, which has provided both literary agent services and various consulting services in association with The Christopher Ferebee agency. Jana joined the EPIC team as VP, Client Services in February 2020 where she oversees our publishing-related work. Jana’s rolodex is one of a kind and we rely on her next-level ability to connect people.
Carrie loves to create. Through her work with clients, she is able to blend graphic design and photography together to create a visual representation of brand identity that exceeds expectations. Her experience, including her service in pastoral ministry has empowered her with a deep level of care for people that goes beyond a client-provider relationship. She believes we win together when our client’s cause or organization succeeds. Projects are always more fun when we’re able to weave heart, soul, passion and love into the creative process — and that’s exactly what Carrie does.Carrie lives outside of Cleveland. When she’s not creating, she loves spending time with her dog JAX, drinking coffee and dabbling in astrophotography.
Carrie loves to create. Through her work with clients, she is able to blend graphic design and photography together to create a visual representation of brand identity that exceeds expectations. Her experience, including her service in pastoral ministry has empowered her with a deep level of care for people that goes beyond a client-provider relationship. She believes we win together when our client’s cause or organization succeeds. Projects are always more fun when we’re able to weave heart, soul, passion and love into the creative process — and that’s exactly what Carrie does.Carrie lives outside of Cleveland. When she’s not creating, she loves spending time with her dog JAX, drinking coffee and dabbling in astrophotography.
Elly’s favorite thing to do: Check off tasks on her to-do lists! As a former student-athlete and collegiate volleyball coach, sports have equipped her with countless tools to be successful in this world. Her competitive spirit propels her to learn every day. With a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Elly loves creating engaging content that’s sure to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time. When she’s not watching, attending or playing sports, you can probably find her organizing her closet, planner, computer, desk or anything else! She recently got married and currently resides in Vegas (no, not on the strip)!
Elly’s favorite thing to do: Check off tasks on her to-do lists! As a former student-athlete and collegiate volleyball coach, sports have equipped her with countless tools to be successful in this world. Her competitive spirit propels her to learn every day. With a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Elly loves creating engaging content that’s sure to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time. When she’s not watching, attending or playing sports, you can probably find her organizing her closet, planner, computer, desk or anything else! She recently got married and currently resides in Vegas (no, not on the strip)!
Betsy started out her writing career chasing ambulances and covering local government meetings at a small newspaper. After decades in print journalism — and doing some freelance marketing — she embarked on a new trajectory with EPIC. She is thrilled to be part of such excellence and being able to combine her love of God’s Word with the written word in support of so many great causes. “Outdo yourselves in honoring one another” (Romans 12:10) sums up EPIC! Betsy has three kids in college, lives near Cleveland, loves to lead worship and run. Her dream job — aside from EPIC — is ballroom dancing.
Betsy started out her writing career chasing ambulances and covering local government meetings at a small newspaper. After decades in print journalism — and doing some freelance marketing — she embarked on a new trajectory with EPIC. She is thrilled to be part of such excellence and being able to combine her love of God’s Word with the written word in support of so many great causes. “Outdo yourselves in honoring one another” (Romans 12:10) sums up EPIC! Betsy has three kids in college, lives near Cleveland, loves to lead worship and run. Her dream job — aside from EPIC — is ballroom dancing.
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