Meet the team.
We’re a close-knit team that truly cares about making great work that advances the greater good of our partners’ mission. Our team of in-house creative, media, technology, and strategy experts is always collaborating and sharing ideas to tackle challenges and create engaging solutions for each and every project we touch.
We invite you to create with us. Let our team be the edge you need to move your mission forward.
Tommaso Ciaffoncini
Chief Executive Officer
Tommaso Ciaffoncini
Chief Executive Officer
Tommaso founded Tommaso Design Group in 1985, which later was rebranded to Origo Branding Company to express the evolved capabilities of the agency. Now, as Origo is a full-service marketing and communications firm, Tommaso continues to be a leading force for our team and provides direction for the agency. He also maintains several long-time client relationships that contribute to our growing portfolio. In addition to the value and creativity he brings to our partners’ brands, Tommaso also provides insight and guidance that he has generated throughout the years, ensuring the team delivers the proven strategy and processes that have made Origo successful since its early beginnings.
Diana Ciaffoncini
Chief Operating Officer
Diana Ciaffoncini
Chief Operating Officer
With an eye for detail, Diana has helped strategically grow and evolve Origo since its founding, showing leadership and support in developing operational efficiencies for the company. She is continuously ensuring our team and partners’ success by optimizing our processes and workflow, always looking for ways to improve Origo’s culture and people. Diana is also known for sharing her beautiful smile daily and her outstanding culinary skills at team potlucks and parties.
Alessandro Ciaffoncini
President
Alessandro Ciaffoncini
President
As the day-to-day leader of the agency’s creative, business, and operational strategies, Alessandro is always seeking unique and effective solutions for our partners. He inspires the Origo team to dive deep, push boundaries, and achieve the best results for the challenges our partners bring to us. His strategic thinking and ability to facilitate problem-solving matches his curiosity and desire to learn about every client and project. Alessandro is also passionate about music and the arts, sharing his time and talents by serving on multiple boards and committees for several nonprofit organizations within our city and region.
Eric Witt
Director of Operations
Eric Witt
Director of Operations
As the leader of the day-to-day operations at Origo, Eric uses his many years of operational expertise, extensive agency knowledge, and certified project management capabilities to make sure his Origo team members have the tools and resources they need to do what they do best. He is responsible for ensuring project objectives are met on time and on budget. And he keeps the team focused on creating great work. When he doesn’t have his head buried in spreadsheets, you’ll find him enjoying time with his family.
Todd Novak
Creative Director
Todd Novak
Creative Director
As the Creative Director at Origo, Todd leads our talented team, providing guidance on creative strategy, content, and design. His experience working with a wide variety of brands and subject matters that have reached both national and local audiences helps him bring a unique strategic approach to meeting the needs of our partners. Todd is also passionate about music, hosting a podcast for guitar enthusiasts that focuses on interviews with builders of guitars, effects, amplifiers, and gear.
Christine Edwards
Director of Client Services
Christine Edwards
Director of Client Services
Christine’s love for research is an excellent complement to her ability to define and solve complex, strategic challenges. Her experience and insight are vital as she leads Origo’s team of Account Managers. Her varied experiences have given her a broad perspective on managing unique client objectives and offering skills to quickly dive in and lead the creative team to solutions that make a difference for her partners. She is also known at Origo as “most likely to be hugged by a client.”
Caitlin Phillips
Account Manager
Caitlin Phillips
Account Manager
Caitlin’s genuine personality and considerable experience in the account management world make her a valuable asset to Origo. As an Account Manager at Origo, she never fails to bring unparalleled service to the table, always pushing to provide a positive attitude and enjoyable experience for her clients. When she’s not working, Caitlin loves to travel and go to music concerts. She also owns a Westie puppy named Franklin, who is an office favorite.
Josh Ahrns
Account Manager
Josh Ahrns
Account Manager
Josh brings a positive and fun-loving attitude with him to Origo every day. And that attitude carries over to his client relationships as well. Josh is able to tackle complex brand and communication challenges, while keeping a project moving forward and all the details under control. He is also currently the only Origo team member that can dunk a basketball.
Beth Burson
Media Buyer & Media Planner
Beth Burson
Media Buyer & Media Planner
As Origo’s lead Media Buyer and Media Planner, Beth brings big levels of energy and expertise to each project, leveraging her many years working in a variety of media. From TV, to print, to digital, Beth guides partners in managing vendors, helping create the most effective outreach strategies to reach a diverse range of audiences. When she’s on the job, Beth’s main goal is to get the job done right. When not at work, Beth is actively involved in the German Village community, leading many nonprofit and community efforts for her neighborhood.
Karen Hagans
Art Director
Karen Hagans
Art Director
In recent years, Karen has been able to craft some of the most visual and effective visual identities, awareness campaigns, and strategic initiatives for a wide range of clients. From brand development to illustration to web design, there’s almost no creative challenge she hasn’t faced. And no matter the challenge, she’s come through every time with ideas and designs that help our clients stand out from the crowd.
Sandra Goh
Art Director
Sandra Goh
Art Director
As a veteran of the industry, Sandra brings a wide range of experience to the Origo team. Her patient and detail-oriented approach to art direction has resulted in some of Origo’s most memorable and effective campaigns. When she’s not creating quality work for clients, she enjoys spending time with her kids, gardening, and being out in nature.
Kelly Kistler
Art Director
Kelly Kistler
Art Director
Growing up with two parents in the print industry, a career in graphic design was a natural path for Kelly to follow. As one of Origo’s Art Directors, Kelly oversees design with attention to detail and leads the creation of memorable campaigns for a wide range of clients ranging from the print world all the way to the digital realm. Outside of the office, she’s active in Columbus’ creative arts community, leading the CSCA Gives Back committee for the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts.
Emily Burrows
Graphic Designer
Emily Burrows
Graphic Designer
As an essential player on the Origo creative team, Emily uses her knack for creativity and astute sense of design to create visually exciting campaigns for all our clients. As a Graphic Designer with a passion for being behind a camera, Emily works on design aspects for various print and digital needs. A true creative, she enjoys reading mystery novels, watercolor painting, and listening to true crime podcasts outside of work.
Emily Bench
Copywriter & Content Strategist
Emily Bench
Copywriter & Content Strategist
On projects large and small, Emily couples her natural storytelling abilities with attention to detail to create engaging content. As a Copywriter & Content Strategist at Origo, she develops strategic copy for websites, articles, print, and social media. Her experience working for both in-house communications teams and the news media brings a valuable perspective to our team. When she is not at work, Emily enjoys traveling, reading, and running long distances.
Katie Emmons
Copywriter & Content Strategist
Katie Emmons
Copywriter & Content Strategist
With a talent for web writing and social media content, Katie is always crafting unique copy for a wide range of clients. As a Copywriter & Content Strategist at Origo, she creates engaging, strategic content for websites, articles, print, and social media. When Katie isn’t writing, she likes to adventure to new Columbus restaurants and cheers on her alma mater, The Ohio State University.
Kevin Miller
Senior Web Developer
Kevin Miller
Senior Web Developer
With every site he develops, Kevin brings creative problem-solving and an incredible attention to detail. He first started teaching himself to code almost 20 years ago. And ever since then, he’s continued to learn and explore new ways to build better interactive experiences.
Nick Schoener
Motion Graphics Designer & Video Specialist
Nick Schoener
Motion Graphics Designer & Video Specialist
Nick’s enthusiasm and dedication shine through in every project he’s a part of. He puts memorable illustrations and images into motion for a wide variety of digital and video work, as well as strategic direction when managing large production shoots for major TV campaigns and client PSAs. Throughout his career, he’s been driven to create quality work and to continuously grow as an artist.
Evan Cooksey
Motion Graphics Designer
Evan Cooksey
Motion Graphics Designer
Evan puts creativity into motion with animation and motion graphics on a variety of projects. As a Motion Graphics Designer at Origo, Evan crafts a way for our client’s ideas and vision to be told in a way that words alone simply can’t. His decade of experience in visual media production and animation is vital to the Origo team. Outside of the office, Evan likes making breakfast food, biking, and listening to NPR.
Dick Day
IT Specialist
Dick Day
IT Specialist
As Origo’s IT Specialist, Dick keeps the digital infrastructure of Origo running safely and securely. With a wealth of experience as an IT consultant for multiple marketing and communication agencies, Dick provides Origo with critical technical expertise and ensures all information and data within our company is protected.
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