Meet Our Core Team

       President/CEO Deedra Hughes founded Hughes Media in 2000 as a media buying and advertising agency. Her clients included both national and local companies like Pulte Homes and Budget Rental Car. After two…

Director of Operations Damie Lumsden is an accomplished marketing and operations professional with over two decades of experience in various industries. He currently serves as the Director of Operations at Hughes Media, Inc., where he…

Senior Account Manager With 15 years of experience in digital marketing and campaign execution, including 10 years at Cox Communications, Cherisse is an accomplished Account Manager known for delivering exceptional results. Her extensive background in…

     Web Design & Development Director Angie is our Director of Design and Development, who joined the Hughes Media team in 2014. Angie works closely with the design team, developers and account managers to…

Senior Account Manager With over 12 years of marketing expertise, Monica is your go-to gal for all client needs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing and brings several years of hands-on experience in…

SEM Paid Expert Anthony is a seasoned search engine marketing expert with a decade of experience managing client budgets ranging from $250 to $2,000,000 per month. His strategic approach blends creativity with analytical expertise, driving…

SEM Paid Expert With over a decade of experience as a SEM Paid Expert, Toni has honed a deep expertise in all facets of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. Having worked with both agencies and in-house teams,…

SEO Specialist Ortal is an accomplished SEO specialist, with more than a decade and a half of international professional experience in the digital marketing realm. She is passionate about enabling her clients to achieve their…

Junior Graphic Designer Allison has a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Design with experience in agency and boutique design firms. She currently works as a Jr. Graphic Designer at Hughes Media, working closely with senior creatives…

Junior Account Manager Sara Westerkamp joined the Hughes Media team with over two years of professional experience in marketing, having worked her way up from Social Media Manager at the University of Florida, to Marketing…

Account Coordinator As an Account Coordinator at Hughes Media, Brooke Vandiver plays a key role in managing client relationships, coordinating projects, and providing account management support to ensure seamless execution. With a Bachelor’s Degree in…

Paid Search Strategist Experienced Digital Marketing Professional specializing in Paid Search & SEO with over 20 years of expertise in driving traffic, conversions, and profitability for ecommerce and B2B companies. Adept at managing and optimizing…

      Senior Graphic Designer Stephanie Braatz is the senior graphic designer at Hughes Media and she oversees our exceptional team of graphic designers and all of the visual materials produced for our clients. Stephanie…

Technical Director Shawn Mahoney provides Hughes Media with technology leadership from a wide range of disciplines, including information technology support, custom software development, and workflow automation. In 1989 he founded Rockhopper Tech, an IT support…

Roy is the furriest member of Hughes Media. His duties as Hughes Media's mascot include barking at the printer, warming laps, greeting guests and tirelessly tail wagging. When he's not working, Roy enjoys eating table…