Front row: Bryce Arrington, Wade Callow, Bree Skipper, Lindy Sharp.
Back row: Jenni Kirk, Summer Lowe, Skylar Olberding, and Owen Rauckman.
The Team
Project Manager Owen Rauckman, from Olathe, Kansas, is an Interactive Digital Media: Computer Science major. Owen joined Knacktive because he wanted to gain experience in a leadership position, get more experience working on group projects, make connections, and learn from his classmates.
Strategic Planner Skylar Olberding, from Falls City, Nebraska, is a senior double majoring in Business Management and Marketing. After graduation, she would like to work in a human resources department or recruiting department with a company in Kansas City or St. Joseph. She enjoys reading and scrapbooking in her spare time.
Media Manager Wade Callow, from Weston, Missouri, is a senior majoring in Comprehensive Advertising. After graduation Wade expects to work in either media or account services for an agency or with a corporate business in the greater Kansas City area. Wade has had the opportunity to make great friends and meet some excellent connections thanks to Northwest.
Public Relations Manager Jennifer Kirk, from St. Joseph, Missouri, is a senior Public Relations major. After graduation she would like to work for an advertising agency in Kansas City in either account management or social media. Although she is sad to leave Northwest, Jenni is thankful for all of the help the university has been these past four years.
Interactive Digital Manager Bree Skipper, from Maryville, Missouri, is a senior Interactive Digital Media: New Media major. After graduation, she will be moving to Overland Park, Kansas, to work as a software engineer for Netsmart Technologies and to explore what a big city has to offer. Bree is grateful for the many networking opportunities Knacktive, AdInk, and DigEm have provided throughout her four years at Northwest.
Copywriter Lindy Sharp, from Saint Joseph, Missouri, is a senior Organizational Communication major. She joined Knacktive to gain more experience working in groups and working for a real-life client. After graduation, she would like to work in human resources or event planning.
Graphic Designer Summer Lowe, from Tipton, Missouri, is a senior Interactive Digital Media: New Media major. After graduation she is planning on moving back to the central Missouri area and acquiring a graphic design job. Summer is looking forward to graduating, but will miss her college life here in Maryville.
Art Director Bryce Arrington, from St. Louis, Missouri, is a senior Applied Advertising: Interactive Digital Media minor. Bryce joined Knacktive because he wanted more experience with group projects and wanted experience solving real world problems. After graduation, he would like to acquire a graphic design or mass media position.
