Black Oak is a
Lake in Wisconsin.
And that’s where our founder, Steve Bates, grew up. He spent his former years learning to ski, spending time with friends and family, and even proposed to his wife, Lisa, on Black Oak Lake. It’s not only a beautiful place, but it’s also where our company name originated. With so many memories tied to that lake and a heavy agency focus in the marine industry, it just made sense. And like a Black Oak tree, Black Oak Creative grew—from a guy armed with just a camera and the seeds of what we now know as Meta into a thriving full-service marketing agency filled with creative nerds well-versed in, well, everything. Add to the mix a furry companion named Sam, countless hours spent in Adobe programs, and a roster full of satisfied clients—and you have Black Oak Creative. We’re happy you’re here.
Working with us
doesn’t suck.
lisa bates chief financial officer
Will Eat All the Frosting and Leave the Cake Behind
steve bates chief creative officer
Consumes More Nerds Than the Average Human Probably Should
heidi bourque lead content specialist
Bakes the World’s Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
scott clack Director of Business Development
USA Water Ski Hall-of-Famer
kelsie collins Content Experience Coordinator
Our Resident Crochet Queen
emily dale Director of Content & Strategy
Know to Travel the World on the Weekends
brenden falgien Junior Content Creator
Bowling MVP (With Multiple 300s to Prove It)
emily kent lead designer
Always Down to Try Something New, Even Beekeeping
jordan li content experience manager
Most Likely to Notice All the Typos
nathan lontz junior content creator
A Sucker for a Good Trail
emily mathis Client Success & Operations Lead
Still Waiting for Florida to be 20 Degrees Cooler
kayla owens brand manager
Can Sink a 30-foot Putt When it Matters Most
amanda vega senior brand manager
Rarely Seen Without a Celsius in Hand
jenn walker brand executive
Has Never Met a Desk Plant She Didn’t Want to Bring Home
chloe yeager director of operations
Millenial Mom of Two Trying to Survive
Working with us
doesn’t suck.
lisa bates chief financial officer
Most Likely to Say “Is That in the Budget?”
steve bates chief creative officer
Best at Flying Drones and Dreaming Bigger
heidi bourque digital media specialist
Best at Capturing Vibes on 35mm
emily dale senior brand strategist, creative lead
Most Likely to Turn Good into Flawless
amanda dilley senior brand manager
Most Likely to Turn Creative Sparks into Big Brand Wins
brenden falgien brand manager
Most Likely to Turn Strategy into Results
emily kent lead designer
Most Likely to Judge a Business by Its Logo
jordan li brand manager
Most Likely to Make Every Project a Success
emily mathis operations coordinator
Best at Keeping Track, So You Don’t Have To
kayla owens brand manager
Best at Turning Talk into Action
ryleigh penman web & visual content manager
Best at Capturing the Perfect Shot, Then Turning It into a Perfect Website
jenn walker brand executive
Best at Steering Brand Stories in the Right Direction
chloe yeager director of operations
Best at Keeping the Wheels Turning Behind the Scenes
It’s gonna be great.
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