Our Team
Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Graphic Designer NICOLE CAREY is a Marshall grad with a passion for art in all its forms. From pottery to photography to weaving, she’s willing to try her hand at any medium that comes her way. She is a firm believer in art’s ability to spark change, and uses her multidisciplinary educational background to create designs that stand out.
KRISTA GREENE, our Accounts Manager, has a goal to make others shine. Her focus is the behind-the-scenes work it takes for clients’ success. As a native West Virginian, Krista loves to create connections with people who are making a positive impact in the community.
An experienced storyteller and artist, 84 Agency President and co-founder CARLING MCMANUS specializes in developing creative solutions to the kinds of challenges that most others shy away from. Whether she's behind a camera, sketching at her house in the woods, or writing poetry in a coffee shop, rest assured her mind and heart are invested in giving form to big ideas and creating content that matters.
Our Creative Specialist TATYANA REYNOLDS' passion lies in the art of visual storytelling through film and photography. She believes that art is the most powerful vehicle in driving change and provides a platform for those eager to share their message. As a recent Marshall graduate and independent filmmaker, she strives to foster community and empower individuals throughout the Appalachian region.
Driven by her passion for service and a commitment to ensuring local voices are heard where decisions are made, Project Coordinator LAUREN SHAFFER brings a big heart and an impeccable eye for detail to every project. A University of Kentucky graduate with a focus in public relations, Lauren knows that real progress starts with genuine connection. She believes thoughtful communication is essential to building trust and driving lasting change. And you know what? She’s right.
Whether it’s illustration or photography, painting or graphic design, Director of Design SKYLAR SPENCE is invested in creating with her whole heart. A Maryland native—and West Virginia University grad—with a passion for art and firm belief in the power of design to do good, she’s committed to applying her creativity to make a positive impact in communities across West Virginia and the region.
If you can do good, you must. This is the philosophy that drove Chief Executive Officer JEN SUSMAN to co-found and lead 84 Agency. A West Virginia native, Jen received her Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in California before deciding to bring her creative spirit and vision for positive change home. Jen is a skilled strategist with empathy to match, and she keeps us all on-target and on-mission—doing good and inspiring others to do the same.
LT TURNER is a Texas-born, Nashville-based writer and musician passionate about authentic storytelling. A recent MFA graduate in poetry, she has a knack for seeing the big picture in the tiniest microcosmic details and finding the magic in the mundane. As Project Coordinator, she works with clients and colleagues in actionable, collaborative efforts that make big-hearted visions reality.
With previous work experience in nonprofit and entertainment marketing, account management, and education, ALLISON WALLACE, Engagement Manager, is uniquely suited to help 84 Agency’s clients achieve their missions. Highly adaptable, Allison thrives on change and enjoys tackling clients’ challenges head on. Originally from Teays Valley, Allison made the choice to return home to WV after almost ten years in Las Vegas and is excited to make a difference where it matters most: her hometown.