Our Story
We’ve been embracing change and innovation for over 35 years and have helped thousands of businesses reach exciting levels of success since 1983.
Our story has always been about helping independent retailers and local businesses thrive through marketing, and it all started with furniture. Our founder had deep roots in the furniture industry. His family’s business was furniture and his father owned and operated several stores. By watching him, he learned how to help independent retailers market themselves.
He knew exactly what was needed to generate sales and to stay solvent, and he gave his clients the marketing tools to compete with larger competitors. Along the way he figured out how to tie national furniture brands to their local retailers through exciting, engaging advertising strategies - and the original Banner Retail was born.
Over time we expanded our services and expertise to become a full suite marketing agency and evolved into what is now known as Banner Marketing. Today, we are based in beautiful Inland Northwest city of Spokane,WA and are proud to provide the best possible marketing strategies to retailers, buying groups, manufacturers, licensees, and businesses of all kinds throughout all of North America.
Our growth from a furniture-niched business into a premiere, full-service marketing firm, has given us a unique and comprehensive perspective. We bring together every aspect of marketing and customize a strategy to meet your unique individual needs.
Meet Our Team
Our talented team is made up of expert marketing guides, creative designers, web wizards, and social media masterminds who all share one common goal—helping your business summit success!
Steve Nasca
CEO
Steve Nasca
CEO
snasca@bannermktg.com
800-843-9271 ext 153
Fun Fact: I have an extremely small role in the movie Rudy. Let me know if you find me.
Shirley Griffiths
Executive Vice President
Shirley Griffiths
Executive Vice President
sgriffiths@bannermktg.com
800-843-9271 ext 113
Mobile: 509-998-3282
Fun Fact: My perfect day would be spent Paddle Boarding in the lagoons of Bora Bora.
Teresa Gavin
Marketing Director
Teresa Gavin
Marketing Director
tgavin@bannermktg.com
800-843-9271 ext 280
Mobile: 208-660-1695
Fun Fact: 70’s, 80’s or 90’s - there isn’t a genre she doesn’t know the song lyrics to. Is a crowd favorite amongst NW piano bars.
Andrew Castulik
Director of Business Development
Andrew Castulik
Director of Business Development
acastulik@bannermktg.com
314-288-9595
Fun Fact: : I won a dance competition in Punta Cana on my 30th birthday.
Heather Gust
Account Executive
Heather Gust
Account Executive
hgust@bannermktg.com
509-462-9450
Fun Fact: I was voted "Class Clown" in high school.
Tara McKee
Senior Account Manager
Tara McKee
Senior Account Manager
tmckee@bannermktg.com
509-462-9386
Fun Fact: I have 3 kids: 1 2-legged, and 2 4-legged.
Melissa Roberson
Senior Account Manager
Melissa Roberson
Senior Account Manager
Fun Fact: I play many instruments and have performed in Disneyland!
Sarah Shapori
Account Executive
Sarah Shapori
Account Executive
Fun Fact: I am all too easily captivated by craft cocktails, cosmetics, and canine cuddles. (Oh…and alliteration.)
Kimberly Call
Account Manager
Kimberly Call
Account Manager
kcall@bannermktg.com
509-816-4184
Fun Fact: I lived in Okinawa Japan and learned how to speak Japanese from the cab drivers.
Wes Ward
Account Executive
Wes Ward
Account Executive
wward@bannermktg.com
509-816-4164
Fun Fact: I began playing guitar at the age of eight and was in my first rock band at 10.
Tony Trujillo
Digital Marketing Manager
Tony Trujillo
Digital Marketing Manager
Fun Fact: I can play more than 15 different instruments, write and record music, and have played in every state except Hawaii.
Craig Meland
Sr. Graphic Designer
Craig Meland
Sr. Graphic Designer
Fun Fact: I have ridden over 500 rollercoasters.
Kathy Spence
Graphic Designer
Kathy Spence
Graphic Designer
Fun Fact: My first car was a 57 Dodge AKA Bat-Car and I had a black Great Dane with clipped ears. She was called Bat-Dog. The floor was so old that you could see the street through it!
Justine Beschta
Graphic Designer
Justine Beschta
Graphic Designer
Fun Fact: I prefer bungee jumping over skydiving.
Madelyn Starritt
Quality Assurance
Madelyn Starritt
Quality Assurance
Fun Fact: I enjoy all things crafting and have way too many supplies for one person.
Hanna Walbrun
Web Design and Development Supervisor
Hanna Walbrun
Web Design and Development Supervisor
Fun Fact: I believe in the power of music & love any live form of it.
Desirae Dempsey
Web Project Coordinator
Desirae Dempsey
Web Project Coordinator
Fun Fact: I practiced Krav Maga for 3 years and can also play a mean game of Halo.
Ryan Brownyer
Web Developer
Ryan Brownyer
Web Developer
Fun Fact: I once had mimosas & shook hands with Tommy Thayer of KISS.
Johnny Sarensen
Web Solutions Engineer
Johnny Sarensen
Web Solutions Engineer
Fun Fact: I bring the mad note at karaoke time.
Paige Dobrenski
Web Database Specialist
Paige Dobrenski
Web Database Specialist
Fun Fact: Born on Kodiak Island, great grandniece of Benny Benson, designer of Alaska flag.
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