Interactive

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.

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.

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. 

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.