Interactive

Matt came to Wildfire in 2012 by way of Southwest Virginia where he graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Graphic Design.  He now calls Winston-Salem home, along with his wife Lauren, daughter Abigail, and son William. 

Matt has a diverse background in design and development and has worked in the online space since 1998. Matt embraces the latest web trends and leads the development team deliver world-class interactive experiences.

Eli works as a Web Application Developer. His most commonly used saying is “Google it”. His favorite midnight snack is a handful of Doritos. His favorite thinking spot is out in the woods. You will definitely find hot sauce in his refrigerator. His life theme song is “Million O’Clock” by Royal Fingerbowl.

Elaine is the Creative Director of User Experience at Wildfire. A graduate of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, she brings over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, website design, product design, integrated campaigns, and branding.

At Wildfire, Elaine leads the UX/UI team, crafting user-centered experiences that not only meet business needs but also stay true to the brand and connect with people. Residing in Charlotte, NC, Elaine enjoys life with her husband Todd, their son Sebastian, and daughter Lila. She’s passionate about music, going to shows, gig poster art and exploring the restaurant scene. When she’s not doing that, you can find her cheering on her kids from the sidelines as a proud sports mom or volunteering at their school.

From the mountain tops of North Carolina, Kevin brings gifts of web application development to Wildfire. A graduate of Appalachian State University, he is a husband and father (2 boys, 3 cats, 1 dog). He claims the mountains of Sparta, NC as his home, but Winston-Salem as his second.

Kinsey is a UI/UX designer based in Dallas, Texas. Since joining the Wildfire team in 2022, she has excelled at crafting seamless digital experiences that resonate with users. Kinsey received her Bachelor’s Degree in Web and Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Dallas in 2017. She has been involved in the design field for 10 years with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating intuitive, user-centered designs.

During her free time, she loves spending time with her family and dog – Buda, going shopping, going for walks, and catching up on new shows. Her hobbies include playing the piano, painting abstract art, and dance. 

Emily lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she enjoys the mountains and nature surrounding her.  She lives with her husband, Tyler and their cat, Autumn. Emily enjoys going on walks, baking sweet treats, getting lost in a good book, and hiking in the great outdoors.

Emily has an Associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Web Design and Development from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Her professional background is rooted in programming full-stack e-commerce websites and MERN web applications. At Wildfire Ideas, Emily applies her programming skills to help create effective and innovative web solutions for clients.

Scott is a Senior Digital Strategist and SEO Manager at Wildfire. A Winston-Salem area native, he has been working in the digital space since 2003 and owned his own consulting firm from 2008 – 2022. Scott graduated from Appalachian State with a BS in Communications.

Megan is an Interactive Account Manager currently residing in sunny Tampa, Florida.   Megan fell in love with advertising during her time at Penn State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, and a minor in Psychology.  She comes to Wildfire with over 14 years advertising experience, with a unique perspective having worked both on the agency and in-house side, as well as the paid media & project management side.   

When she isn’t balancing client requests, you can likely find her balancing her two demanding furry interns (Trevor and Wyatt – The “Hot” Dogs),  her emotions (the curse of being a Philadelphia sports fan),  or balancing on her hands, as an avid Crossfitter. 

Madison is an Interactive Project Manager at Wildfire. Since joining the team in 2022, she has helped manage and navigate web projects from their inception, starting with website planning and design, through to development and ongoing post-launch maintenance. She also develops email concepts and plans for clients based on performance data and analytics. Her primary goal is to ensure that complex projects run smoothly and that our clients are delighted every step of the way.

She holds a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Social Media Marketing from High Point University, which blends her strategic thinking and passion for digital media in every project she undertakes. In her role, Madison has gained experience across various industries including automotive, biomedical and healthcare, and food. Outside of work, she loves to travel, attend concerts and festivals, and explore beauty and wellness trends.

Ian is a Web Application Developer and resident of Raleigh, North Carolina. With nearly a decade of experience in professional software engineering, he specializes in full-stack web application development, cloud systems architecture, and database administration. After several years of partnership with Wildfire, he joined their interactive team full-time in 2022.

Aside from a lifelong interest in tinkering with computers, he enjoys working on hobby electronic engineering, circuit board design, and embedded firmware. Ian also spends much of his free time as a musician, both as a band member and a solo artist, including regular live performances, songwriting, recording, and video production.

Wes is a Senior Interactive Project Manager known for his creative thinking and problem-solving skills. With extensive experience in leading web and digital projects, he excels at identifying process gaps and implementing effective solutions that drive brand growth. A North Carolina native, Wes currently resides in Pilot Mountain with his beautiful wife and two children.

Maggie is a graphic and web designer with significant experience in branding, advertising, and web design. Hailing from Ohio, she graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design and minors in Advertising and User Experience Design. She moved to North Carolina in 2019 and has been working remotely ever since. In her previous gigs, Maggie played a key role in enhancing brand identities and managing multimedia projects. She leaped back to agency life after a stint at an internal SaaS company, where she quickly realized she missed the adrenaline rush of agency deadlines. Now, as a UI/UX Designer at Wildfire, Maggie spends her days crafting visually stunning interfaces and championing accessibility.

Maggie’s secret weapons? A steady stream of metal music and iced coffee. When she’s not busy designing, she’s diving into a good book, leveling up in video games, or getting her hands dirty in the garden. She also loves watching trash tv with her husband and their fur babies.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications from High Point University in 2022, Shelby came to Wildfire as a summer social media intern. After a year apart working as head of Marketing for a local Winston-Salem brewery, Shelby & Wildfire found their way back to each other, welcoming her as an Interactive Account Executive. Based in Richmond, VA, you can find Shelby reading outside or sweating it out at her hot pilates class. 

Ricky is a Web Application Developer from Johnson City, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He holds a B.S. in Computing with a focus on Information Technology from East Tennessee State University. A lifelong learner of computer science, Ricky enjoys experimenting with the latest web frameworks and technologies. Professionally, he has worked with companies of various sizes to deliver high-quality, interactive websites and digital solutions.

In his free time, Ricky enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar, and tinkering with software. He also has a background in cinema production and a passion for films, often traveling to different cities to attend indie and arthouse screenings. 

Scott currently calls Greensboro, NC home. His first job after college was as an Apple Higher Systems Engineer covering Maryland, DC, and Virginia. He’s been dabbling in graphic design since before Adobe Photoshop was even called ImagePro (yeah, that long). We’re not entirely sure when he started web development, but let’s just say it was before Independence Day hit theaters, so… a while ago. These days, he’s a hardcore WordPress developer who’s been invited to speak at numerous WordPress conferences in NC, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Scott spends his free time building massive archiving tools to manage one of the largest independently managed repositories of old-time radio shows—over 40,000 of them—at radio.dieselpunkindustries.com. Oh, and in case that wasn’t enough, he also scans vintage pulp novels from the 1930s to the 1950s and generously shares them with the world at pulplibrary.com. Did we mention he’s a culinary mastermind? Somehow, he can make vegan food not only edible but delicious—despite being a full-fledged omnivore.

Katie lives in Bethlehem, Georgia with her husband, Carlos, 6 daughters, Onnalisa, Annabelle, Ariel, Katalina, Scarlett, and Piper, and 1 son, Matthew. When she isn’t chasing down missing dishes or stolen items of clothing from her kids’ rooms, Katie loves to read and lounge in the pool or hot tub. She started her journey in digital marketing and data analytics in 2008 as a content developer and never looked back. Now, she enjoys the challenge of analyzing and visualizing marketing data in order to improve the outcomes of client campaigns.