President and Film Director

Daniel leads the firm’s team of professionals, which include branding professionals, script writers, filmmakers cameramen, photographers, marketing experts, digital designers, and e-Commerce professionals. Daniel’s expertise lies in conceptual development of eMarketing & eStrategies, as well as eCommerce solutions. He received a B.F.A. from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO and studied design at the Institute of European Studies, Vienna, Austria. Daniel is also the film producer for Elevation Creation’s 4K film projects, and his photography and film have been featured in Getty Images. He also was an honorarium instructor at the University of Colorado Denver for over 10 years.

Creative Director

Jared has created outstanding websites for our national clients, local nonprofit organizations, and numerous small businesses. He has a passion for all design and creative endeavors. His contributions to Elevation Creation are countless. He is an expert in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Final Cut Pro. As our Creative Director, Jared oversees all website development and e-commerce programming and is also the senior cameraman for our sister company, Denver Film & Video. Jared received a B.F.A. with an emphasis in Digital Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo with graduate studies at The University of Colorado Denver.

Chief Financial Officer

Douglas has a special knack for numbers and balancing budgets, a pivotal requirement when embarking on any film project or marketing campaign. Having a background in resort management and the restaurant and beverage industries has been an indispensable asset for Elevation Creation when managing our client’s campaign and film budgets. Douglas has a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Also, as a sommelier, Douglas brings valuable insight and expertise regarding campaign budgets for our winery partnerships.

Social Media Director & Filmmaker

Kishan develops hand-tailored written content for a variety of clients. He provides critical creative input for each project and conducts market research for various industries that he writes for. He is a proficient blogger, writer, editor, and a brilliant content social media creator. Kishan is also our cameraman and photographer at Denver Film & Video. Kishan has also taught at Aurora Public School system. Kishan has a B.A in English and minor in film from Kennesaw State University, Georgia. He also received his Master of Arts in Teaching at Metropolitan State University, Denver.

Senior Cameramen & Video Editor

Jeremiah has been shooting and editing digital film for over a decade. Jeremiah won a coveted international internship with Atomfilms, where he was introduced to Final Cut Pro and Canon professional digital equipment. Since then, Jeremiah has worked with artists across the United States and around the world. He brings a deep knowledge of film and video editing to each project and has an expert eye for the right shot.

Senior Photographer

Katie Girtman is our Senior Photographer and also the Founder and President of Studio Kiva, Inc., located in Breckenridge, Colorado. Living in the mountains, she has been shooting the natural world for decades and is an expert in photographic editing as well. Katie received a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri with a minor in photography. Her passion for the craft takes Katie to the edge, literally, to capture exceptional moments with her camera. Her work consistently reveals the raw emotion and beauty of the extreme environments she works within. An accomplished product photographer, Katie also brings visual insight and innovative spirit to commercial shoots set in either the natural world or the studio. Her work is delightful in detail and tasteful in texture. Each time, Katie produces arresting images that are anything but ordinary—a vital quality in an ever crowded digital space.

Animator & Motion Designer

Ted is our resident animation master and motion designer. He is also the owner of Tinto Design, a business that provides motion graphics, both 2D and 3D, animation and illustration for a range of clients, including ESPN and Awkward Family Photos®. His career has led him through motion design positions at TBS, TNT, and Starz Entertainment. Ted received a BFA in Industrial Design from Carnegie-Mellon and did post-graduate and graduate work in Visual Communication Design at Kent State University. In his spare time, Ted runs Tinto Press, a small press publishing company for independent comics, which also features his own comic creations.

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Videographer and Video Editor

Joe has over a decade of experience in film and video editing. He is committed to always growing and learning more about the various equipment used in this field. Furthermore, he an expert in video editing software such as, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Compressor. Joe is also highly skilled at advanced color editing film techniques. He continuously strives the best possible result for every project he encounters.

Marketing Strategist

Mike Forbus is a long time Elevation Creation partner, who brings with him a wealth of international knowledge and experience. After five years of living and working in China on behalf of our Asia subsidiary, Brand Focus China, he is now heading up our West Coast expansion in Los Angeles. Having worked with national and international clients such as Ford Motor Company, Procter & Gamble, Hillshire Farm, Monsanto, and Vie de France Bakery Yamazaki, Mike has added a tremendous amount of strategic and digital marketing capability to our team. Along with the many companies he has worked with, he has also assisted management teams in launching new ideas and technologies in spaces that include tech start-ups, venture capitalists, and investment bankers.

Writer

Josh Vogt values creativity, efficiency, and quality, for every client, and any media. He recognizes that words aren’t meant to just fill the empty spaces, but are powerful and vital tools in any outreach effort. With a B.A. in Human Communication, he was accepted into the NYU Publishing Institute and went on to work for Simon & Schuster, where he gained a wider perspective of publishing, advertising, and marketing. Josh embraces the challenge of writing for websites, blogs, email, social media campaigns, and traditional marketing plans, while also pursuing his love of fiction.

Director of Virtual Conferences & Exhibits

Madeline is a dynamic member of the Elevation Creation team. She is a results-focused senior marketing professional with over 26 years of leadership expertise and a resounding record of achievements marketing for multi-million dollar revenue streams. Her proficiency has resulted in explosive growth and business profitability for Elevation Creation and for our clients. Madeline brings highly-effective marketing and sales strategies that are molded specifically to each client. Her extensive work in digital conferencing and virtual exhibitions have continued to enhance products and services that facilitate positive changes in revenue streams. She has worked with clients such as Cox Communications, Comcast, AT&T, DirecTV, Coinstar, Hunter Douglas, and Time Warner.