Meet the Team

  • Drew Larison is the Founder and CEO of Larison Media. Drew founded The Larison Company in 2015 and merged the company into Larison Media in early 2017. Drew is a husband, a father, and a true believer that hard work and kindness is the true key to success.

  • Reese is the Senior Brand Strategist at Larison Media. She graduated from Indiana University Kokomo with a dual degree in Marketing and Management. Reese is passionate about creating an impact for small businesses and truly investing in their success. Reese enjoys interacting with clients, creating personalized content, and working with the best squad. Outside the office, Reese is probably spending time with her two cats, sipping a Coke Zero and listening to a true crime podcast.

  • Pam is the Director of Agency Impact at Larison Media. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and joined the Larison Media team with over 10 years of experience in communications, event, and non-profit work. Pam enjoys working with clients, being creative, and working with the Larison Media team. She believes a well-used GIF is worth 1,000 words.

  • Katie is a Brand Strategist at Larison Media. She studied business marketing at Indiana University Kokomo and enjoys the creative aspect of marketing. Katie is passionate about helping small businesses leave their mark on the digital world and partnering with them to create content that's true to their brand and mission. Outside of the office, Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling with her loved ones.

  • Parker is a Junior Brand Strategist at Larison Media. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Marketing and a concentration in International Business. Parker found his love for Marketing from the balance of creativity and technical skills needed to succeed. Growing up in Kokomo, Indiana, he is passionate about connecting with small businesses and helping them thrive. Outside of the office he enjoys playing video games, bowling, and hanging out with friends.

  • Marcy is a growth specialist at Larison Media. She is a graduate of Purdue University. Her experience began in logistics in the automotive industry, but after 4 years on the development team for a non-profit, Marcy joined the Larison Media team. Marcy loves to meet new clients, hearing their stories and helping them make their dreams a reality. Outside of work, you will find Marcy on the soccer sidelines, spending time with family and friends or working in her garden.

  • Michael Kaster is an Art Specialist at Larison Media. He is a graduate of Indiana University Kokomo where he studied Psychology and Graphic Design. He strives to create high-quality and engaging content to boost a company’s image and engage clients. He appreciates specialty coffee, music production, and traveling with his loved ones.

  • Zeeshan Ahmed, a Digital Marketing Associate, holds a Master's in Marketing from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. With extensive experience across diverse marketing agencies and niches, Zeeshan is driven by self-improvement and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Outside work, he enjoys bike rides, road trips, and quiet weekends with coffee or tea, always striving to exceed his own expectations.

  • Dylan Gabbard is an Art Specialist at Larison Media. He graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Digital Video Production and has a love for all things video. Dylan strives to tell engaging stories through high quality video content. When Dylan isn't holding a camera, he's probably watching a movie, playing video games, or hanging out with his friends.

  • Emma is a Brand Strategist at Larison Media. She graduated from Indiana University Kokomo with a dual degree in Marketing and Management. Born and raised in Kokomo, Emma strives to help local small business grow and aim for constant improvement and community impact. When Emma is not in the office, you could find her enjoying nature with her family and pets, enjoying live music, and finding hidden gems at the local thrift spots.

  • Amanda is a design and website specialist at Larison Media. She works remotely from Atlanta, GA and enjoys helping clients expand upon their brand identity to push their businesses to the next level. Amanda graduated from The University of Georgia, has 3 dogs, and spends weekends on the lake or watching football.

  • Shine is the executive assistant, a proud mother of two and an experienced virtual assistant with over 5 years of expertise. Her journey began in the role of an executive assistant, where she mastered organizational skills and efficient support. With additional strengths in social media management and podcast, Shine is committed to providing top-notch virtual support that empowers businesses to thrive.

  • Bailey is a Brand Strategist at Larison Media. She studied Photojournalism at Ball State University and enjoys implementing both the storytelling and visual aspects of photojournalism in marketing strategy. Being a small business owner herself, Bailey is passionate about helping small businesses grow and develop their brand. Outside of the office, you can find her hiking, reading, or photographing families and couples.

  • Joe Andrews is a Senior Art Specialist at Larison Media. He is a graphic designer and content creator from New York. He is passionate about giving his clients quality content and creating memorable interactions. He enjoys golf, playing the piano and snowboarding.

  • Erin Larison is a passionate creative with more than 20 years’ experience in media, marketing, communication and public relations. She is an award-winning journalist who developed a passion for company culture and employee engagement that borders on fanatical. She is a deep believer that discovering the Why for yourself and your business can change everything.

We exist to partner with small businesses so that together, we can increase their impact internally, locally and beyond - because we believe small businesses have the power to change the world.