Team Thunderly - Thunderly Marketing

Meet the Team

LEADERSHIP

SCOTT WHITE

CEO and Co-Founder

A journalist who went from sportswriting to agency-building, we say Scott went to the majors in our industry. Former president of the Texas Public Relations Association, he divides his time serving on boards (um, you might even call him a tree-hugger) while making our biggest and best clients even bigger and better.

MONICA FEID

COO and Co-Founder

Born in Boston, raised in Texas, employed in NYC and now a longtime Dallas girl, Monica’s talents include getting award-winning results for clients and never saying anything is “wicked smart, y’all.” She has turned social media into an art form and is the news media’s best friend, living and working with headlines as her goal and counting national TV and reality shows, co-writing client books, and making clients famous the perks of her career

JACK MONSON

Chief Growth Officer

As Chief Growth Officer of Thunderly, Jack’s focus is connecting anyone in the franchise community with their next candidate, client, or partner. He’s active with the International Franchise Association, serving on the Supplier Board of Directors and hosting IFA events and podcasts. Jack spent several years in Chicago working in radio, PR, and social media. Those ventures are all working together now in the form of Social Geek, the franchise industry’s top podcast. He’s currently chasing download number two million.

BRAND MANAGEMENT

AUGUST JOHNSON

Vice President of Brand Management

Originally from Atlanta, this Georgia Peach fit right in with our Texas crew before heading to Chicago. And our agency work blew north to the Windy City too! While the snow and negative temperatures have been an adjustment, our Chicago presence is red hot in her hands. A former member of her college dance team, August knows all the right moves not only on the dance floor but also in the PR world. Her knack for research and passion for strategy not only earned her a master’s degree, but also brought her to BizCom where she’s always looking for the most effective ways to exceed client expectations. And before you ask… No, she does not have a sister named September...

ELLIE ROBERTSON

Brand Management Account Supervisor

Georgia used to be on her mind but now this University of Kentucky graduate deems Lexington as her Old Kentucky Home. Ellie is thrilled to be a member of the Thunderly team and right-hand to Vice President August Johnson. Even though this pair used to go head-to-head as high school rivals, they’ve joined forces to bring top-notch PR services to their clients. Ellie utilizes her skillsets in all things planning, writing and coordinating within the realm of account services. In addition to her account service skills, Ellie can tell you anything and everything you want to know about Chick-fil-A and Kentucky basketball.

MADELINE ROCKEY

Brand Management Account Supervisor

A Harry Potter fanatic and former soccer player who also has her own cooking blog on Instagram, Madeline is yet another Baylor grad who uses her training in journalism and advertising to help our clients develop effective marketing and communications programs. She loves spending time with friends and family, especially if it involves hiking, watching movies or trying new recipes together. One day she hopes to live in a different country, even if it’s just for a little while, and possibly have a chance to fine tune her (somewhat limited) Spanish speaking skills!

CANDACE SMITH

Brand Management Account Manager

It rings true that home is where the heart is, and for Candace home is Texas. After receiving her degree from the University of North Texas, Candace planted her roots down south in Houston. Her passion for storytelling and love for others is what fuels her skillset in account service, research, and strategy. It's also what brought her to the Account Service team at Thunderly. Candace thrives in creative, free-thinking environments and appreciates team-building and collaboration to create work that is meaningful and intentional with the hopes of telling stories and changing lives. When she’s not working with clients, she’s spending quality time with family and friends, taking on new adventures, and enjoying good food and iced coffee.

ALYSSA ALVAREZ

Brand Management Account Manager

Born and raised in Florida, Alyssa is passionate about franchising. She received her undergraduate degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in management, concentrating in franchising. She earned her MBA, also from Palm Beach Atlantic, in marketing. As an account manager she enjoys working closely with clients to help grow their franchises. When she is not working, Alyssa enjoys thrift shopping with friends and shopping online.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MELISSA RUBIN

Vice President of Project Management

Our Yankee-in-Residence, Melissa has repped some of the best brands for PR agencies in New York and New Jersey. But her heart and the real estate bonanza led her move to Texas! Today she wears many important hats including: wife, mom and PR guru. Today, she oversees Thunderly’s project management division. And when she can squeeze out a little bit of free time, you can find her outside walking listening to a podcast or enjoying a good book.

Andrea De Leon

Project Manager

Trading in her cowgirl boots for coffee and professional podcasts, Andrea de Leon is a Nashville native who grew her skills at Wake Forest University. She balances her career in project management with running her own business as an Online Business Manager. When she's not busy strategizing or optimizing workflows, you'll find Andrea soaking in the vibrant pulse of Nashville with honorary Thunderly Chief K9 officer, Kallie, by her side. Whether it's uncovering hidden coffee shop gems in the city or whipping up culinary delights in her kitchen, Andrea embraces each moment with fun and creativity.

JORDAN WHEELER

Project Manager

Born and raised in Texas, Jordan is a country boy who found his passion for public relations while attending the University of North Texas. With a double major in Public Relations and English Literature, Jordan is a talented writer with a mind for research. A lover of stories, fantasy and people, Jordan is a nerd at heart who loves playing Dungeons and Dragons, watching movies and hanging out with friends and family. He loves traveling and has visited several countries, and while he plans to continue traveling, Jordan can hardly imagine ever permanently moving away from the Lone Star State.

CREATIVE SERVICES

DAN WILEY

Creative Director

Born and raised in Maryland, Dan was making movies with his parents' home video camera from the time he was six years old. After going to school for film and graphic design, he spent many years as a freelance videographer, filming a wide variety of content, from music videos to weddings to social content for small businesses. After joining the Thunderly team and interviewing hundreds of entrepreneurs, he quickly developed a passion for franchising and now travels the country making content for franchisors across every segment of the industry.

ANGELA MOORE

Senior Developer

Meet Angela Moore, the web extraordinaire and Nashville local who's been specializing in web development for over eight years! Angela's journey into the world of web development began at Lipscomb University, where she graduated in 2015 with a major in web development. From sleek designs to seamless user experiences, she's mastered the art of creating and maintaining websites with finesse and flair. When she's not busy crafting digital masterpieces, you'll often find her lost in the pages of a novel or binge-watching her favorite sci-fi series and movies.

Sophia Giordano-Scott

Senior Writer/ Editor

You can find Sophia throwing crafts off a parade float on St. Charles Ave! Born in New Orleans but raised across the South before completing a BA in English at the College of Wooster, Sophia Giordano-Scott found her way back to the Crescent City and now co-owns an HVAC franchise with partner Aaron and cats Romulus and Moogy. She comes from an artistic yet franchise-centric family and has been specializing in web-based content since 2016. Outside of work and her business, Sophia is strong with “the force” and enjoys cooking and dreaming about being a best-selling author.

Kylie Lindley

Graphic Designer

Kylie is a Texas native from Wichita Falls, the home of Bowling for Soup and Dr. Phil. She graduated from Texas Tech University (Wreck'Em) where she studied Graphic Design. Kylie is excited to bring her creativity to the Thunderly team as a designer. In her free time, Kylie enjoys baking, watching movies, and exploring new places. You can always find her enjoying an iced coffee and keeping up with pop culture. She also has a bucket list dream of traveling through Europe and having her own business one day. Lastly, she doesn't have any sisters, especially ones whose names also start with a K.

DIGITAL & MEDIA

LAUREN MOORE

Vice President of Digital & Media

Look what the wind blew in! Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Lauren left the Windy City for Texas after graduating from Saint Mary’s College. Even though she prefers to say, “you guys” instead of “y’all,” she is still embracing all The Lone Star State has to offer – especially the warmer winters! Lauren manages Thunderly’s Media Relations and Digital divisions. When she is not securing local and national headlines or overseeing influencer campaigns for our clients, she can probably be found obsessing over Notre Dame football or spending time with her husband, Christian.

LOREN THUM

Media Relations Account Supervisor

While she may be a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Loren is a Texas girl at heart and excited to be back south of the Red River and working in her home state. When she’s not pitching the news media to generate publicity for Thunderly’s world-class roster of global clients, Loren enjoys shopping and traveling to new places. Her college experience wasn’t all Boomer Sooner, however. She also studied abroad in the United Kingdom in 2019 and is eager to cross “the pond" again.

SYLVIA SHTRAYM

Media Relations Account Executive

Sylvia wasn’t born in Texas, but she got there as fast as she could. Being from the Windy City, she is naturally adventurous and enjoys exploring new places. Sylvia graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising, and in her free time, she enjoys a good mystery book, binge-watching a new Netflix series, and shopping online.

JORDYN WHITTED

Media Relations Account Executive

Born and raised in Mebane, NC, Jordyn brings a unique perspective from the land of college basketball and Cheerwine. Jordyn studied Strategic Communication and Marketing at High Point University. While she enjoyed advertising, she found her true calling in media relations. When she’s not busy pitching for the Thunderly media relations team, she’s bothering her family and friends about the latest pop culture and reality TV news.

EMILY SEABAUGH

Social Media Account Executive

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Emily is a Louisiana native who studied Communications and Marketing at Louisiana Tech University. Her hobbies include staying up to date with pop culture and finding adventure wherever she goes. Emily is the textbook definition of a "fangirl" and will stop at nothing to see her favorite artists in concert. She loves traveling the world and has worked in Nashville, TN, and Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center. With a creative mind and a knack for social media, Emily loves applying her passions to her career as a member of the digital division at Thunderly!

CAMILLE GILVAR

Social Media Account Manager

Much to her “Yankee” parents’ chagrin, Camille is a born-and-bred Texan. She headed south from Dallas to San Antonio to attend Trinity University, where she earned a degree in communication and discovered her passion for public relations. Camille is excited to bring her love of writing and research to Thunderly as part of the Client Relations Division. When not at work, she enjoys rewatching her favorite Disney movies for the 100th time, reading fantasy and sci-fi books, and traveling to new places with her family.

ALEX PREUSSER

Social Media Account Executive

Alex grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but always dreamed of moving to warmer weather. She attended Texas Christian University where she studied sports and broadcast journalism along with business. During her undergraduate career, she interned with Thunderly as a client services intern for a year and a half before earning her MBA at Belmont University. Her family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina in 2019 and Alex fell in love with living by the beach. When she isn’t working, Alex can be found at the beach, cheering on the Horned Frogs, or going for a walk.

GRACE GORMAN

Social Media Account Coordinator

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Grace attended Illinois State University where she earned a degree in marketing and found her love for all things social media. She loves to collaborate with others and use her creativity to produce dynamic social media content. When Grace isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling to new places, and walking her dog.

JASON WEAVER

Senior Account Manager

Meet Jason Weaver, Senior Account Manager at Thunderly, bringing a splash of Indianapolis flair to the Nashville scene! Armed with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Purdue University, Jason is a true Hoosier with a knack for making marketing magic happen. Jason loves nothing more than connecting with clients and uncovering solutions that fit their unique goals. He gets a real kick out of seeing an ad become a lead, a lead become a prospect, and a prospect continue on to become a thriving franchise owner. But Jason's talents don't stop there. You'll often find him creating his own music and content for social media. Whether he's mixing beats or strategizing ad campaigns, Jason is always in tune with success and ready to hit all the right notes!

Madi Leavy

Digital Marketing Specialist

Meet Madi Leavy, Thunderly’s digital marketing dynamo! This Cincinnati native turned Austin transplant found her calling in franchise marketing after earning a psychology degree from the University of South Florida. When she's not crafting compelling content and ads, Madi's either cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals, nose-deep in a book, or embracing the great outdoors. You might spot her hiking Austin's trails or kayaking its waters, always with her loveable Shih Tzu, Poppy, in tow. With her knack for understanding people and passion for marketing, Madi's bringing a fresh perspective to Thunderly’s digital presence.