More HEROs,
More Power
It’s our Year 14 HEROversary and we’re adding some major firepower to our all-pro team
HERO is proud to announce several new hires—all from the former AdAge Top-Ranked B2B Agency, BlackWing Creative. While BlackWing has flown off into the sunset, many of its renowned crew have joined us, bringing years of world-class brand and Fortune 500 marketing experience.
Meet our new HEROs
Jonathan Butts
With 20+ years in the biz, Jonathan’s rise from copywriter to creative powerhouse includes leadership roles at Brann Worldwide (Havas) and Publicis Groupe. He's produced knockout work for Microsoft, HP, Google, and Visa, earning hundreds of awards and delivering industry-leading marketing ROI for clients.
Chief Creative Officer
Stephanie Cooper
With two decades of deep industry know how Stephanie brings sharp strategic insight and a true talent for building unshakable client relationships. Stephanie’s agency background spans global and independent shops, supporting clients such as Microsoft, IBM, Alaska Air Cargo, and more.
Client Strategy Director
Dara Vann
With 12+ years of experience in B2B marketing and advertising, Dara brings serious chops in brand development, website design, illustration, and more to our clients. His work has been recognized by the National ADDY Awards, Creativity International, and the ECHO Awards.
Senior Graphic Designer
Mr. Tim Taricco, AKA the Master of WordPress Dev
Charlie Worcester and his world-class design skills and breakthrough creative
Kathleen Hart and her proven strategic client leadership skills
We’re also tapping into the talents of additional former BlackWingers as new opportunities continue to arise. This includes: