team - advertising, marketing, graphic design, web design in Corpus Christi and San Antonio Texas

Mo Morehead

Principal

As one of the founders of MDR, Mo has more than 35 years experience in all forms of marketing, advertising and public relations. He was named Sigma Delta Chi’s Outstanding Journalism Graduate at SMU in 1969 and after college worked for the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press. Mo has won hundreds of awards for his creative work. Some of his more distinctive honors include a Houston International Film Festival Award and a Gold Bell Award in addition to several published works included in numerous design annuals. Mo was instrumental in the City of Corpus Christi’s bid to win the USS LEXINGTON aircraft carrier in 1992 which has become one of the top tourist attractions in state of Texas. Mo, along with partner Fred Dotts, has played a significant role in almost every significant economic development advancement in Corpus Christi since the mid-1970s. He continues to be a highly sought after political and public relations adviser and consultant.Mo is a past President of the Downtown Corpus Christi Rotary Club and is a founding member and Co-Chairman of the Harvey Weil Sportsman / Conservationist Trust. He has served on the Corpus Christi Housing Authority Board and on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. Mo sits on several other boards and committees and has donated thousands of hours to pro bono projects for non-profit organizations throughout the South Texas Region.

Fred Dotts

Principal, President & CEO

Fred is one of the original founders of MDR. He’s a savvy marketer that shoots straight from the hip. But that’s what you need in an advertising partner. He’s worked on such brands as Miller Brewing Co. and Coca Cola and is a founding member of one of the largest professional rodeos in the country. He played a large part in the strategy and execution of a plan to lure a US Navy Base to the South Texas area and was actively involved in the recruitment efforts to win a bid for the retired aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON to the City of Corpus Christi. Now a museum on Corpus Christi Bay, the retired vessel is one of the most popular attractions in the state of Texas. With over 30 years of professional experience in client services, media buying and strategic planning he’s placed media in hundreds of markets on a state, national and international level giving him an extensive background to draw upon in supervising all media and account service at MDR. He serves as the agency’s Business Manager, watching over client billing and MDR’s bottom line which is an important part of reinforcing client trust in the agency. Fred maintains a national network of contacts in a variety of fields of endeavor that prove beneficial to our clients every day.

Stephen Rybak

Principal, Creative Director

A creative problem-solver with a dynamic personality and competitive spirit, Stephen brings the perfect mix of right-brain and left-brain thinking that makes him a great addition to any project. The recipient of more than 75 creative awards for his work in broadcast, print and outdoor, Stephen’s creative work has been recognized locally, regionally and nationally. Awards include Best of Show, Best of Television, Best of Radio, Best of Interactive, Paragon, Case and Medallion Awards. His work has included the development, direction and production of numerous mass media advertising campaigns for Driscoll Children’s Hospital, CITGO Petroleum, the Diocese of Corpus Christi and USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay. Prior to joining MDR, Stephen worked for a multi-cultural marketing and advertising firm where he developed Velocity Games, an extreme sports event affiliated with the U.S. Open and Conquer the Coast, one of the fastest growing cycling events in North America. Stephen plays an active role in the community sitting on the Board of Directors for several non-profits.

Holly Osborn

V.P. of Account Services & Media

Holly leads an exceptional team of account executives whose sole purpose is to surpass client expectations. Holly has been with MDR since 1983 and it’s her experience in advertising, marketing and client relations that can be attributed for maintaining many of the long-standing parnterships we have with our clients. She has broad experience in account planning and management as well as media strategy and buying. Her industry experience includes governmental and non-profit entities as well as tourism, hospitality and financial. While she’s consistently the voice of reason among a sea of ideas, she’s still got the blood of a true creative coursing through her veins. In fact, the creative department regularly taps into Holly’s creative side for inspiration when developing large-scale campaigns. It’s her marriage of shrewd business sense and a craving for the next big idea that helps create effective advertising for our clients.

Peggy Harper

Production & Traffic Manager

Peggy joined MDR in 1999 as the main point of contact for all print media. She works closely with vendors in purchasing all print and premium items for a diverse list of clients. She ensures that the quality of print work is at the highest of standards for all of our clients. She is the expert in all aspects of print production and interacts with the art directors to find creative solutions to the hundreds of printing projects that flow through the agency. She also oversees the workflow between departments and leads a weekly status meeting that keeps the agency and all of it’s projects running smoothly. Every job that moves through the agency has received Peggy’s seal of approval in some form or fashion. It’s her attention to detail and incredible organizational skills that are such a crucial part in delivering an exceptional product to our clients time and time again.

Nancy Vasquez-Zuniga

Account Executive / Media

Nancy joined MDR in 2007 and immediately established herself as a rock star in the ad world. She has a natural rapport with clients and an amazing knack for decision making that’s proven to be instrumental in coordinating client affairs. Even under pressure she emits class and charisma in everything she does. Nancy currently works on many of the agency’s largest accounts including CITGO, Port Corpus Christi, and NavyArmy Federal Credit Union. Her account planning has gone a long way towards contributing to several award-winning campaigns within the agency. And her media planning, buying and negotiating skills have proven beneficial in securing thousands of dollars in added-value for her clients. Prior to joining MDR, Nancy worked for a local non-profit organization where she served as Community Relations and Program Director.

Rebecca Childs

Account Strategist

Rebecca Childs has planned, executed, and managed multi-national, integrated marketing campaigns and events in many countries and languages. She has lead marketing initiatives for companies in Hi-Tech, Retail Technology, Logistics, Food Microbiology and High Speed Rail Transportation industries. She has served as Group Marketing Director for Tellermate plc, Cardiff, Wales, and Marketing Director EMEA for JDA Software Group Inc, London, England. Most recently, she helped develop an industry-leading integrated media monitoring, measurement and analytics tool known as MediaHound for brands to gain ‘real-time’ insight into their share of marketing visibility and activity. Covering traditional media, new media, publicity and events, Rebecca knows the value of detailed measurement and tracking of marketing performance. Rebecca is a graduate of Southern Methodist University at Dallas, Texas, including studies at L’Université de Paris III (Sorbonne) via New York University.

Janet Wilems

Senior Art Director

Janet has been with MDR since 1983. Her experience as a professional designer can be summed up in two words. Technical…savvy. Her amazing knack for design spans over two decades. She’s created everything from high profile identities and print ads to eye-popping outdoor campaigns. Her work in print and interactive media has garnered the agency dozens of awards throughout the course of her career and no doubt many more in the future as she continues to crank out impressive work that keeps the viewer and the client coming back for more. As Senior Art Director, her key account work has included the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay, Port Royal Ocean Resort and Northshore Medical Imaging.

Debra Estrada

Finance & Human Resources

Debra joined MDR in 2000 and is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the agency. She plays a large role in the planning process for all of our clients, both from a strategic and budgetary point of view. She also manages human resources making sure MDR is properly staffed and equipped as the agency continues to grow in the future.
Prior to joining MDR, Debra worked with the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce for nine years, and has a background in both the legal and communications fields.

Adan Garza

Courier

Adan is MDR’s man of all trades. He’s been with Morehead | Dotts | Rybak since 1985. Adan’s talents are as versatile as his winning personality. As the firm’s document runner and all-purpose handyman, Adan Garza exemplifies the agency’s attitude of top quality service for its clients.

Paul Garcia

Digital Manager

Paul joined MDR in 2011 and oversees all web & IT operations at the agency. He is an experienced, award-winning web & graphic designer and web developer with a keen eye for clean, user-friendly design. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, English & History and is trained & certified in various web & IT courses. Over the past eleven years, Paul has put his web skills to work in both the private & public sectors and in multiple industries including public education, agriculture, construction, small business, arts & entertainment, sports, medical, automotive and travel/tourism. In 2010, he played a key role in a team of web designers & developers and received multiple, nationally-renowned awards including “Best of the Web” & “Best Application that Services an Agency’s Business Needs”.

Sara Miller

Digital | Designer

Sara joined MDR in 2010 as a contract designer; her natural eye for design quickly earned her a full time design position. She is a Corpus Christi native and graduated cum laud from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a Bachelors Degree in Studio Art, and a minor in Communications. While studying art and graphic design Sara was presented with the ‘Rising Star’ ADDY award her senior year of college for her work in kinetic typography. Sara’s combination of technical and creative skills makes her a great addition to the MDR team. Sara is an enthusiastic young designer who is always looking for the next project to challenge and sharpen her design skills.

Jon Coyle

Creative | Designer

With degrees in both graphic design and journalism, Jon is a well-rounded creative developer with a passion for combining the visual and the verbal. This type of comprehensive skillset allows him to produce content in which writing and graphics meet seamlessly to convey marketing messages that have a lasting impact. Before joining MDR, Jon was a versatile freelance writer for newspapers, magazines and the web, as well as a freelance graphic designer for design firms throughout the country. Jon relocated from Austin in 2011 in order to join our growing team.

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