silver Echo

Mark LeRoy, Director of Strategy and Creative

Mark, an LA native & third generation Californian, connects over 15 years of international branding leadership with design and marketing consulting for Fortune 500 companies & some of your favorite premium Life+Style brands like Hyatt, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and La Brea Bakery. He is the founder of silverECHO.

Mark's past and current clients span a wide range of well-known companies including: Disney Channel Magazine, The Coca-Cola Company, Interscope Records, Motorola, Rampage Clothing, Sony and the U.S. Mint.

He has an aficionado's devotion to music, action sports and entertainment, working directly with industry heavyweights like the Black Eyed Peas, Channel Island Surfboards, and Dick Clark Communications.

Mark graduated from the Otis College of Art & Design and returned as an adjunct professor for 5 years. Otis also tapped Mark's expertise to help coordinate and direct their BFA degree in Advertising Design.

He's won numerous awards from the likes of the Web Marketing Association, the Webby's, and the Addy's. His designs have been published in prestigious annuals from Graphis, AIGA and Rockport Press.

Known As: An avid surfer, skateboarder and Iron Chef wannabe
Supports: Kiva.org & The Surfrider Foundation
Thinks: Globally

Nipith Ongwiseth, Art Director

Nipith, originally from Thailand, has made LA his home base for 20 years. He brings 10 years of collaboration with Mark LeRoy and serves as silverECHO's art director and branding enthusiast.

He directs branding and overall design styles, authentically translating Life+Style concepts into compelling visuals that connect with our clients target market.

Nipith graduated with a degree in Economics from UCLA and then with a BA in Communication Arts from the Otis College of Art & Design.

Known As: A fresh thinker & good friend
Supports: Public radio & artisan cheese
Thinks: Philosophically

Margaret Yang, Designer

Margaret, an LA native brings training in art & graphic design to her projects from concept to completion. Margaret helps to manage the hub of design activity and brings endless creative energy to every project with a friendly and approachable style.

Margaret is responsible for collaborating on multiple projects simultaneously, so print & web projects complement each other & launch with success.

Margaret graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Art from California State University Northridge where she was the VP of the Student Advertising Graphics Association.

Known As: An energetic & charming hipster
Supports: (EFC) Harvest San Fernando Valley
Thinks: Resourcefully

Seth Sobotka, eCommerce Technologist

Seth is from Connecticut and works from his home base in New York City. He is our "Retail Evangelist" who knows eCommerce & translates blue sky into reality for 24/7 retailing.

He has more than 10 years web development & eCommerce experience under his belt. Seth has key expertise in SEO, ad buying, email marketing campaigns, blogs and social media.

Seth graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a BA in Art.

Known As: A creative techie
Supports: CA Adolescent Health Collaborative
Thinks: In code

Pamela Sobotka, Art Director

Pamela was born in Oklahoma, grew up in Iowa, made a stop in California and Florida on her way to New York, which she now calls home. Pamela is our "Silver Bullet." She brings killer instincts & delivers rock-solid designs in print & web mediums.

She has been a graphic designer for 10+ years, with 5+ years specializing in web design and graphical user interface work. She lends a keen eye to every project from start to finish.

Pamela graduated from Central Missouri State University with a BFA in graphic design.

Known As: A passionate designer
Supports: School Health Centers Association
Thinks: Form & Function