Meet The Folks
Who Make It Happen.
With our expertise, you are next in line for an extraordinary success story. Meet the folks who work relentlessly to make sure you succeed.
Sean McDonald
Managing Director
I am an agency and client leader with a vinyl collection older than your SEO strategy. From Navy Machinist Mate to building million-dollar campaigns, I’ve seen (and solved) it all. When I’m not coaching the BP team or figuring your next omni-channel strategy, you’ll find me digging through record crates for hidden gems.
Annie Yeager
Director of Growth
Annie is the glue at Black Propeller, but we don’t tell her that. Glue is a sensitive topic for her. See, Annie loves horses, a lot. And they love her too. Especially Serene Harbor, who made her a famous Steeplechase Jockey. Unfortunately, Annie’s horse racing skills don’t really translate to most other sports, like ping pong. She’s awful at that.
Brendan McKernan
Head of Paid Media
Brendan loves data – whether its analyzing a client’s digital performance or running numbers on who to start in fantasy football. When he isn’t knee deep in numbers he can be found searching for the next craft beer to enjoy or cheering on the Baltimore Os or Washington Football Team. (maybe not the best choice in winning teams).
Hannah Johnston
Creative Director
Hannah may sit a lot for her job, but makes up for it with all the hiking she does out of the office. Although she’s not satisfied with east coast “hills” after living out west, she says they get the job done. She may be infamous for getting lost on the trail, but lucky for us she can map out an eye-catching design like a pro.
Morgan Bachemin
Associate Director
A New Orleans native now residing in Denver, Colorado, Morgan is always looking for ways to be the most proficient marketing expert to her team and clients. In her spare time she loves to take in stand-up comedy, read historical nonfiction and take her dog, Frank, to the great outdoors and see what makes the West so wild. You’ll likely find her drinking a cup of coffee and listening to podcasts.
Delaney Newhart
Associate Director, Paid Social
Immersed in social media from a young age, Delaney was frequently told by teachers “you’ll never get a job that lets you sit on social media all day”. Determined to prove someone wrong besides herself, she continued to post on social media and learn as much as possible about each platform. #Inspiring. And while she could have never predicted the multi-billion dollar future of social advertising, she’s thrilled she never lost sight of her passion for discovering new audiences online and finding creative ways to connect with them. Or at least that’s what we hear. She’s not writing this in the third person or anything…that would be weird.
Mary Morris
Senior Account Manager
Mary’s pride and joy is her dog, Fred. He might be cross-eyed and scared of balloons, but she loves him just the same. She recently moved to Maryland and is already obsessed with crab dip. When she’s not crossing items off of her to-do list, she is staying up to date on the latest Tik Tok trends, and researching new marketing tactics.
Dalton Bowlin
Senior Account Manager
When he’s not bragging about how great working in Glacier National Park was or listening to extremely heavy music (which he listens to nonstop), Dalton’s just a normal dude with a passion for PPC. He loves learning the latest digital marketing techniques, loves his awesome wife, and loves to say he can quote 95% of the movie, “The Other Guys”, but we have yet to verify if that’s accurate.
Ashley Poling
Senior Paid Social Manager
As a native Annapolis resident, Ashley is passionate about two things: sports and food. Her love for the Washington Capitals runs almost as deep as her true love – playing volleyball. If she isn’t playing in a tournament, she is most likely trying a new recipe or searching for Maryland’s best espresso martini.
Bev Bankert
Senior Account Manager
Bev brings a decade of digital marketing experience driving high-performance strategies that not only meet but exceed client expectations. From crafting captivating campaigns to mastering the ever-changing paid search landscape she’s honed her skills to deliver results that truly matter. When she’s not strategizing for clients, you can find her exploring the streets of Europe, training her high energy border collie or channeling her love of fashion into a hobby resale business blending her analytical skills and love for style, in a mix of entrepreneurship and fashion.
Nick Daeschner
Account Manager
Nick takes a lot of pride in his knowledge of digital marketing – almost as much pride as he has for being in the 100 lap pacer club at Fallston High School. Outside of the office Nick enjoys hanging out with friends, working out after work, and playing Disney Scene It with his family.
Jessica Bratton
Account Manager
Jess is a Harford County native, that clearly doesn’t get out much. When she does, she enjoys glamping with her husband but only if cornhole is involved. On the weekends you can find Jess bartending at the local brewery or hanging out with her cats. Crazy cat lady, or just crazy?
Allexander Lainez
Senior Account Manager
Allexander is a Miami native who was born and raised in south Florida. Outside of loving everything PPC and constantly loving to learn more of the PPC world, Allexander is a blue belt in BJJ & Kickboxing and enjoys spending his Sundays watching NFL RedZone.
Eric Ramirez
Account Manager
Eric is your go-to paid media guru with many years of navigating the digital ad jungle. When I’m not optimizing campaigns, you’ll find me cheering on my favorite teams in football, soccer, and watching my favorite fighters on UFC. Oh, and let’s not forget my dynamic duo, Blue and Riley, the furballs that keep me sane in this wild world. Originally a Cali kid, but now happily soaking up the mountain vibes in Colorado.
Tina Lopez
Paid Media Manager
Though she’s new to the team, Kristina comes from a Communications and Paid Search background with a passion to learn all there is to offer about Paid Media and the ins-and-outs of the industry. When she’s not at work you can find her anywhere but home– whether it’s kayaking around HarCo, going to an Orioles game, or finding the nearest concert, you’re bound to see her around.
Kayla Anderson
Paid Media Manager
Kayla enjoys spending her free time staying active with spin classes, CrossFit, and occasionally running for fun (is that fun?). When she isn’t doing something active you can find her wishing that she was at the beach getting in touch with her spirit animal, the dolphin.
Emily Hlavac
Paid Social Manager
Emily loves social media advertising, but loves the Chesapeake Bay more. Although she spends most weekends in the crab capital of the world, she claims to have never tried seafood. Instead, she’ll ask any restaurant if they have buffalo chicken wraps. Maybe that’s weird, or maybe buffalo chicken wraps are just that good.
Madison Ruhling
Paid Social Specialist
Madison loves to explore the creative side of things, especially if it involves choreography. She has been a dancer pretty much her whole life and has been trained in all styles. In her free time, you can find her in the studio creating new choreography!
Sean Burns
Paid Social Specialist
Born in Baltimore but raised in New York, Sean is proud to be back in his home state. Twenty two years older and six feet taller than when he left, he is looking forward to reconnecting with his Maryland roots. Although he was dragged to a lot of Yankee games in his younger years, he recently checked the AL East standings and is happy to be back in the O’s backyard.
Paige Aldave
Paid Media Specialist
Ravens fan and ex-D1 lacrosse player, Paige’s Baltimore roots run deep. If she isn’t watching football or the Florida gators, she is probably podcasting about it. Paige loves running and Mexican food. On summer weekends, you’ll likely find her at the beach hanging out with her two sisters, Maddy and Andie.
Larissa MacDougall
Digital Designer
If there’s anything Larissa loves as much as designing, it’s kicking back with a good mystery novel and drinking coffee. When she’s not doing those things, you can find her hitting a hiking trail or channeling her inner yogi (that is, when her cats aren’t trying to break down her door demanding attention). If you have an orange cat, you know what she means.
Kyle Wedemeyer
Digital Designer
Kyle may be our team’s newest designer but he’s Maryland’s oldest fan. He spends his time cheering on the Orioles and praying on the Yankees downfall. He is passionate about creativity, although that mostly just manifests in new ways to incorporate Old Bay into already perfectly good meals.
Megan Hall
Junior Digital Designer
Megan’s devotion to the Orioles and commitment to fitness mirror her unwavering dedication to her craft. When she’s not fueling her love for baseball or hitting the gym, she’s diving into the pages of a good book or mentoring high school girls. You can always tell when Megan is in the office by hearing a bright “Good Morning!” at 8 a.m. that can be heard from across the office. And when the sun’s out, you can bet she’s indulging in a refreshing snowball (with marshmallow) – because what’s summer without one?
Mik Vance
Senior Digital Designer
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Mik is an award-winning digital designer. Since 2001, he’ done ground-breaking work for web, brand, marketing, content, and product teams. His clients include MTV, ESPN, Nickelodeon, Harvard, Scholastic, and even Beyoncé.
Bill Barbre
Project Manager
Meet Bill, National Staring Contest Champion and all-around digital marketing guru – ready to take on any project. In addition to marketing, he does web design, building his first website 22+ years ago. Which just so happens to be the last time he smiled.
Leah Forest
Operations Manager
Managing life with two little boys at home has prepared Leah for her role as “Office Mom.” When she’s not organizing and keeping up with demands, she’s either watching Netflix or eating pasta. But probably both. While she’s 99% Greek, the 1% of her that is Italian is her appetite. Seriously, pasta is all she eats.
