Meet the Team

We’re a fun troupe of really clever thinkers.

Jacqui Alexander

Content Marketing

Jacqui has forged a career out of two of her favorite activities: creating and connecting! Her career in marketing began in the nonprofit world, and she has since worked with a wide range of clients, serving national brands such as Whole Foods Market, to small businesses based right here in Princeton, NJ. With a passion for storytelling, Jacqui's expertise is social media, including campaign strategy, content creation, and community engagement.

When she's not behind a computer screen, Jacqui, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, can be found in her studio, covered in paint, or exploring the woods with her family and dogs.

Six-word Memoir

"Powered by art, coffee, and community."

Email Jacqui / 609.924.1106 (ext. 11)

Mazie Contreras

Designer

Mazie has been with Howard Design Group since 2013. A talented young designer who enjoys multitasking, Mazie fills a dual role as designer and production assistant. In this capacity, she works on a diverse range of projects and deals with our printers and keeps us all in line. Mazie graduated from James Madison University in 2008 with a BFA in graphic design. It probably comes as no surprise, but Mazie has many other interests…from swimming, to enjoying art shows and movies to planning parties.

Six-word Memoir

"I'm doing the best I can."

Email Mazie / 609.924.1106 (ext. 14)

Peter Gialloreto

Senior Designer

A CASE award winner, Peter has been designing communication materials for schools, corporations, and nonprofit organizations for HDG since 1995. He has worked with large architectural firms in both New York City and New Jersey, and has had clients as diverse as the Battery Park City Authority and Walt Disney Company. Several of Peter’s designs have been recognized in the American Corporate Design Annual. He won a number of APEX Awards for Publication Excellence and a Silver Medal Award for a fundraising publication for Monmouth University. He received a silver award in the 2015 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards for his work on the Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Magazine.

In his spare time, Peter has composed songs that have appeared on Showtime’s original children’s program, K.I.D.S-T.V. , and he is the composer of "The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, The Musical for TheatreworksUSA" (Off-Broadway). He played piano for special events at the Russian Team Room, Marriott Marquis, and the Museum of The City of New York. This talented guy is also the proud father of twin boys.

Six-word Memoir

"Musicals make me happy. Enough said."

Email Peter / 609.924.1106 (ext. 17)

Alec Kercsó

Software Consultant

Alec is a pioneering software developer, starting out his career creating one of Electronic Arts first games. That game, Starflight, was named Adventure Game of the Year by Computer Gaming World magazine. Following his days in the gaming industry, he’s worked in a variety of other fields from logistics to finance, biotech, and big pharma. Alec has been developing internet software for more than 20 years, and has founded or been an early stage employee in numerous Silicon Valley startups.

Alec earned a bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of California at San Diego, and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He’s an avid backpacker, snowboarder, musician, and silversmith.

Six-word Memoir

"Every rule was made to be broken."

Email Alec

Eiran Lowrey

Director of Design Operations

Eiran joined HDG in 1999, right out of college, as a junior designer. He moved through the ranks, and was promoted in 2014 to director of design operations. Eiran is responsible for overseeing and scheduling all work being produced by the design team. As a senior designer, he has worked on undergraduate, graduate, and School of Law admissions materials for Quinnipiac University, and has provided lead art direction and design on major campaigns for all three groups. Eiran's work with Quinnipiac University was recognized as a 2013 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards winner.

Outside of his work with Quinnipiac University, he has worked on many different projects for nonprofits and corporate customers. He was the lead designer for the Philadelphia Zoo website. Eiran received a B.S. in Graphic Design from Philadelphia University.

Six-word Memoir

"Just six words, define me not."

Email Eiran / 609.924.1106 (ext. 13)

Jon Miller

Writer

Jon came away from Yale University with two graduate degrees in English Literature and a determination to work outside of academics. His first career was in magazine publishing. At The Taunton Press, a well-respected special-interest publisher, he worked his way up from copywriter to magazine group publisher.

Today, Jon uses his research, analytical and writing skills to craft newsletters, websites, white papers, books, and brochures for a range of clients. Jon has written for: Quinnipiac University, Cambridge Security Services, Professional Boundaries, Inc., and Ross University School of Medicine.

Six-word Memoir

"Learning is more fun than teaching."

Email Jon

Nick Reeder

Designer

Nick is a versatile designer and a graduate of Kutztown University’s nationally recognized (whatever that means) communication design program. With a background that is equal parts print and web, Nick is well-suited to jump into any project thrown his way. Additionally, he can often be found supplementing his craft, dabbling in related disciplines such as illustration and 3D modeling.

Six-word Memoir

"Someone keeps stealing all my paperclips."

Email Nick / 609.924.1106 (ext. 18)

Diane Savoy

COO

Diane has worked in the communications field since graduating from college with a BA in English. She started as a copywriter in the public relations and advertising industry in Manhattan. She moved to Princeton, joined Peterson’s Guides, Inc., and was an account executive, production manager, vice president, and COO. At Peterson’s, Diane’s major responsibilities consisted of setting corporate policies, establishing the company’s short-and long-term goals and strategies, and managing five divisions: creative services, customer service, data editing, editorial, and production.

Diane joined Howard Design Group, Inc., as a principal and vice president, and is now COO. Her primary roles are to interface with clients, help to set and achieve corporate goals, and to work with clients, staff, and partners to maintain budgets and oversee project work.

Six-word Memoir

"Life is good, eat dessert first."

Email Diane / 609.924.1106 (ext. 16)

Jo Singer

Director, Marketing and Social Media

Jo joined HDG in February 2009 to support our marketing initiatives, and to work on business development and strategy for the company. Today, she leads our marketing services team, and helps our clients with branding, marketing, and communications strategy using an integrated approach that incorporates traditional and digital touch points.

Jo has a degree in Economics from Macquarie University in Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants. She began her career with Ernst & Young in the audit division, providing her with a very broad perspective on business and the opportunity to work with clients from every industry. This experience was invaluable! With a growing interest in communications, she joined one of the largest insurance companies in Australia as a member of a small team responsible for communicating to the company’s financial audiences, and transferred from there into an executive role in marketing.

Since living in Princeton and working at HDG, Jo's focus has been helping clients to find their voice and leverage the power of the web to better engage and connect with all their audiences. In addition to our clients, she has worked with a number of cause-related, nonprofit organizations in the area helping with strategic planning, communications strategy, publicity, and major events.

Jo’s strong business background is a great asset as we help our clients tackle their business challenges.

Six-word Memoir

"Do what you love to do."

Email Jo / 609.924.1106 (ext. 20)

Carl Stoltenberg

CEO

Carl founded Howard Design Group, Inc., in 1982 after a course of time as an art director and in sales and marketing. His vision for the company included it becoming a full-service marketing group, and in 1988 he added staff and formed strategic partnerships with professionals in marketing, copywriting, programming, and development to see that vision become a reality. He has been the primary force that has taken HDG into the Web 2.0 marketplace while keeping an eye on the Web 3.0 transition. Carl created an education service division in 1993 with Doodie Meyer, former Director of Admissions at Trinity University in San Antonio.

Outside of work, Carl is a volunteer coach for girl's softball and serves as a referee for 5th and 6th Grade Recreational Basketball. He also coaches basketball and soccer for the Special Olympics program. Carl is an avid golfer; the lead singer in a band; and played pick-up basketball until his Achilles tendon started to complain.

Six-word Memoir

"I've never purchased a paper clip."

Email Carl / 609.924.1106 (ext. 10)

Amanda Stone

Web Designer & Front-end Developer

Amanda joined HDG in May 2016 and has a Bachelors of Arts, majoring in Multimedia and Web Design, from Rider University. Specializing in the WordPress platform, Amanda leads most of our website design and front-end development work. A talented coder with strong creative talent, Amanda is also involved in the production of digital advertisements, email campaigns, and other interactive media.

Amanda's work was recently recognized in the 2018 Education Digital Marketing Awards, a national competition, with gold awards for Eden Autism's new website (Website Design), Ross University School of Medicine's 40th Anniversary Timeline (Interactive Media), and a prospective student info session (Mobile Media Content); a silver award for Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's alumni e-newsletter (Online Publication); and a bronze award for an email series as part of a prospective student nurture campaign (Electronic Advertising).

When she's not working, Amanda enjoys playing the guitar and drums, painting, and reading comic books.

Six-word Memoir

"Change is guaranteed, progress takes work."

Email Amanda / 609.924.1106 (ext. 19)

Anna Tyrkala

Project Services

Anna has been with Howard Design Group since fall of 2017, and is the current creative go-to girl for the team ranging from production detail, design, copywriting, and project management.

She graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2009 with dual B.A.s in Visual Communication and Journalism. As a senior graphic designer, Anna designed packaging and displays for Target, Boscovs, and Kohls, and was an art director for Brad Miller Design.

Anna, originally hailing from New Jersey, missed good pizza after 12 years of deep dish in Chicago, and made the move back to the East Coast to be production director for a boutique Manhattan design company before bringing her skills to work at HDG.

Six-word Memoir

"Coffee fueled sarcastic, artsy, nerdy, gypsy."

Email Anna / 609.924.1106 (ext. 11)

Dori Urquhart

Senior Designer

Before joining Howard Design Group, Inc., Dori worked at Sesame Workshop in NYC and the Princeton office of Michael Graves Architect. During her almost 20 years (dang, that's a long time) with HDG, she has worked on a range of projects from photographic books to packaging, transit posters to campaigns.

Dori is the recipient of a number of design awards and earned a Sappi Ideas that Matter grant to produce the ABC Literacy Transit Posters. She received a BFA in photography from New York University. When she has some free time, Dori loves to trail run so she can keep up with her out-door-loving son.

Six-word Memoir

"Never let your life become boring."

Email Dori / 609.924.1106 (ext. 15)

Jacqui Alexander

Content Marketing

Jacqui has forged a career out of two of her favorite activities: creating and connecting! Her career in marketing began in the nonprofit world, and she has since worked with a wide range of clients, serving national brands such as Whole Foods Market, to small businesses based right here in Princeton, NJ. With a passion for storytelling, Jacqui's expertise is social media, including campaign strategy, content creation, and community engagement.

When she's not behind a computer screen, Jacqui, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, can be found in her studio, covered in paint, or exploring the woods with her family and dogs.

Six-word Memoir

"Powered by art, coffee, and community."

Email Jacqui / 609.924.1106 (ext. 11)

Mazie Contreras

Designer

Mazie has been with Howard Design Group since 2013. A talented young designer who enjoys multitasking, Mazie fills a dual role as designer and production assistant. In this capacity, she works on a diverse range of projects and deals with our printers and keeps us all in line. Mazie graduated from James Madison University in 2008 with a BFA in graphic design. It probably comes as no surprise, but Mazie has many other interests…from swimming, to enjoying art shows and movies to planning parties.

Six-word Memoir

"I'm doing the best I can."

Email Mazie / 609.924.1106 (ext. 14)

Peter Gialloreto

Senior Designer

A CASE award winner, Peter has been designing communication materials for schools, corporations, and nonprofit organizations for HDG since 1995. He has worked with large architectural firms in both New York City and New Jersey, and has had clients as diverse as the Battery Park City Authority and Walt Disney Company. Several of Peter’s designs have been recognized in the American Corporate Design Annual. He won a number of APEX Awards for Publication Excellence and a Silver Medal Award for a fundraising publication for Monmouth University. He received a silver award in the 2015 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards for his work on the Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Magazine.

In his spare time, Peter has composed songs that have appeared on Showtime’s original children’s program, K.I.D.S-T.V. , and he is the composer of "The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, The Musical for TheatreworksUSA" (Off-Broadway). He played piano for special events at the Russian Team Room, Marriott Marquis, and the Museum of The City of New York. This talented guy is also the proud father of twin boys.

Six-word Memoir

"Musicals make me happy. Enough said."

Email Peter / 609.924.1106 (ext. 17)

Alec Kercsó

Software Consultant

Alec is a pioneering software developer, starting out his career creating one of Electronic Arts first games. That game, Starflight, was named Adventure Game of the Year by Computer Gaming World magazine. Following his days in the gaming industry, he’s worked in a variety of other fields from logistics to finance, biotech, and big pharma. Alec has been developing internet software for more than 20 years, and has founded or been an early stage employee in numerous Silicon Valley startups.

Alec earned a bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of California at San Diego, and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He’s an avid backpacker, snowboarder, musician, and silversmith.

Six-word Memoir

"Every rule was made to be broken."

Email Alec

Eiran Lowrey

Director of Design Operations

Eiran joined HDG in 1999, right out of college, as a junior designer. He moved through the ranks, and was promoted in 2014 to director of design operations. Eiran is responsible for overseeing and scheduling all work being produced by the design team. As a senior designer, he has worked on undergraduate, graduate, and School of Law admissions materials for Quinnipiac University, and has provided lead art direction and design on major campaigns for all three groups. Eiran's work with Quinnipiac University was recognized as a 2013 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards winner.

Outside of his work with Quinnipiac University, he has worked on many different projects for nonprofits and corporate customers. He was the lead designer for the Philadelphia Zoo website. Eiran received a B.S. in Graphic Design from Philadelphia University.

Six-word Memoir

"Just six words, define me not."

Email Eiran / 609.924.1106 (ext. 13)

Jon Miller

Writer

Jon came away from Yale University with two graduate degrees in English Literature and a determination to work outside of academics. His first career was in magazine publishing. At The Taunton Press, a well-respected special-interest publisher, he worked his way up from copywriter to magazine group publisher.

Today, Jon uses his research, analytical and writing skills to craft newsletters, websites, white papers, books, and brochures for a range of clients. Jon has written for: Quinnipiac University, Cambridge Security Services, Professional Boundaries, Inc., and Ross University School of Medicine.

Six-word Memoir

"Learning is more fun than teaching."

Email Jon

Nick Reeder

Designer

Nick is a versatile designer and a graduate of Kutztown University’s nationally recognized (whatever that means) communication design program. With a background that is equal parts print and web, Nick is well-suited to jump into any project thrown his way. Additionally, he can often be found supplementing his craft, dabbling in related disciplines such as illustration and 3D modeling.

Six-word Memoir

"Someone keeps stealing all my paperclips."

Email Nick / 609.924.1106 (ext. 18)

Diane Savoy

COO

Diane has worked in the communications field since graduating from college with a BA in English. She started as a copywriter in the public relations and advertising industry in Manhattan. She moved to Princeton, joined Peterson’s Guides, Inc., and was an account executive, production manager, vice president, and COO. At Peterson’s, Diane’s major responsibilities consisted of setting corporate policies, establishing the company’s short-and long-term goals and strategies, and managing five divisions: creative services, customer service, data editing, editorial, and production.

Diane joined Howard Design Group, Inc., as a principal and vice president, and is now COO. Her primary roles are to interface with clients, help to set and achieve corporate goals, and to work with clients, staff, and partners to maintain budgets and oversee project work.

Six-word Memoir

"Life is good, eat dessert first."

Email Diane / 609.924.1106 (ext. 16)

Jo Singer

Director, Marketing and Social Media

Jo joined HDG in February 2009 to support our marketing initiatives, and to work on business development and strategy for the company. Today, she leads our marketing services team, and helps our clients with branding, marketing, and communications strategy using an integrated approach that incorporates traditional and digital touch points.

Jo has a degree in Economics from Macquarie University in Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants. She began her career with Ernst & Young in the audit division, providing her with a very broad perspective on business and the opportunity to work with clients from every industry. This experience was invaluable! With a growing interest in communications, she joined one of the largest insurance companies in Australia as a member of a small team responsible for communicating to the company’s financial audiences, and transferred from there into an executive role in marketing.

Since living in Princeton and working at HDG, Jo's focus has been helping clients to find their voice and leverage the power of the web to better engage and connect with all their audiences. In addition to our clients, she has worked with a number of cause-related, nonprofit organizations in the area helping with strategic planning, communications strategy, publicity, and major events.

Jo’s strong business background is a great asset as we help our clients tackle their business challenges.

Six-word Memoir

"Do what you love to do."

Email Jo / 609.924.1106 (ext. 20)

Carl Stoltenberg

CEO

Carl founded Howard Design Group, Inc., in 1982 after a course of time as an art director and in sales and marketing. His vision for the company included it becoming a full-service marketing group, and in 1988 he added staff and formed strategic partnerships with professionals in marketing, copywriting, programming, and development to see that vision become a reality. He has been the primary force that has taken HDG into the Web 2.0 marketplace while keeping an eye on the Web 3.0 transition. Carl created an education service division in 1993 with Doodie Meyer, former Director of Admissions at Trinity University in San Antonio.

Outside of work, Carl is a volunteer coach for girl's softball and serves as a referee for 5th and 6th Grade Recreational Basketball. He also coaches basketball and soccer for the Special Olympics program. Carl is an avid golfer; the lead singer in a band; and played pick-up basketball until his Achilles tendon started to complain.

Six-word Memoir

"I've never purchased a paper clip."

Email Carl / 609.924.1106 (ext. 10)

Amanda Stone

Web Designer & Front-end Developer

Amanda joined HDG in May 2016 and has a Bachelors of Arts, majoring in Multimedia and Web Design, from Rider University. Specializing in the WordPress platform, Amanda leads most of our website design and front-end development work. A talented coder with strong creative talent, Amanda is also involved in the production of digital advertisements, email campaigns, and other interactive media.

Amanda's work was recently recognized in the 2018 Education Digital Marketing Awards, a national competition, with gold awards for Eden Autism's new website (Website Design), Ross University School of Medicine's 40th Anniversary Timeline (Interactive Media), and a prospective student info session (Mobile Media Content); a silver award for Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's alumni e-newsletter (Online Publication); and a bronze award for an email series as part of a prospective student nurture campaign (Electronic Advertising).

When she's not working, Amanda enjoys playing the guitar and drums, painting, and reading comic books.

Six-word Memoir

"Change is guaranteed, progress takes work."

Email Amanda / 609.924.1106 (ext. 19)

Anna Tyrkala

Project Services

Anna has been with Howard Design Group since fall of 2017, and is the current creative go-to girl for the team ranging from production detail, design, copywriting, and project management.

She graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2009 with dual B.A.s in Visual Communication and Journalism. As a senior graphic designer, Anna designed packaging and displays for Target, Boscovs, and Kohls, and was an art director for Brad Miller Design.

Anna, originally hailing from New Jersey, missed good pizza after 12 years of deep dish in Chicago, and made the move back to the East Coast to be production director for a boutique Manhattan design company before bringing her skills to work at HDG.

Six-word Memoir

"Coffee fueled sarcastic, artsy, nerdy, gypsy."

Email Anna / 609.924.1106 (ext. 11)

Dori Urquhart

Senior Designer

Before joining Howard Design Group, Inc., Dori worked at Sesame Workshop in NYC and the Princeton office of Michael Graves Architect. During her almost 20 years (dang, that's a long time) with HDG, she has worked on a range of projects from photographic books to packaging, transit posters to campaigns.

Dori is the recipient of a number of design awards and earned a Sappi Ideas that Matter grant to produce the ABC Literacy Transit Posters. She received a BFA in photography from New York University. When she has some free time, Dori loves to trail run so she can keep up with her out-door-loving son.

Six-word Memoir

"Never let your life become boring."

Email Dori / 609.924.1106 (ext. 15)