Team

Terry Terry

Terry Terry

President

Terry is an artist, entrepreneur, instructional designer, media producer and creator of experiences that transform. Terry is recipient of the 2018 Creative Community Award for his efforts and role in the revitalization of Old Town, Lansing; the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award from James Madison College/MSU; Lansing Regional Chamber Small Business of the Year award, the Governor’s ArtServe award and many others.

Terry also serves as voluntary president the non-profit Institute for Quality and Innovation – whose mission is to develop the next generation of transformational leaders and who conduct quality management academies. He is also the co-founder and president of the non-profit Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art – the catalyst of Old Town Lansing’s revitalization and founder/producer of Michigan BluesFest and Lansing JazzFest. Terry serves on the board of the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council.

Terry served as communications futurist and systems integrator with the Michigan Senate for the formation of Michigan Government Television, was a producer, cameraperson, and video editor on five continents for networks including Nightline, WNET-13, NBC Sportsworld, CNN, and PBS.

Through MessageMakers, he expanded the brand activation efforts of Harley Owners Group, launching their initiatives in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific regions, helping grow membership from 450,000 to nearly 1 million world-wide over a 16 year period. Under his leadership, MessageMakers has guided and produced award-winning marketing communications and learning programs for GM, Herman Miller, Two Men and a Truck, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Greenstone Farm Credit, Dart, US Department of Education, US Department of Commerce, US Navy, US Paralympic Team, Business Leaders for Michigan, Michigan State University, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan National Guard, Michigan Society of Association Executives, Demmer Corporation, Small Business Association of Michigan, Lansing Regional Chamber, National Association for Family Child Care, Mackinaw State Historic Parks, Indian Trails, American Red Cross, Spartan Motors and many, many more.

In 2003, Terry received a special tribute from the governor of the State of Michigan, recognizing him as someone who “...possesses social awareness and civic pride...has worked diligently to help guide Old Town along the road to revitalization.... and is precisely the type of citizen that this city and country needs.”


Tom Lietz

Tom Lietz

Chief Creative Officer

Tom is a hands-on producer, director, and storyteller. Over the past 14 years he has led production efforts for feature films, training programs, marketing campaigns, and non-profit development efforts. For clients ranging from the American Red Cross to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Tom has helped to structure narratives that engage, inform and inspire audiences in alignment with specific objectives. These stories frequently come from the real world, told with a documentary sensibility and cinematic production values. As an experienced editor and director of photography, Tom is able to efficiently plan and execute unique creative concepts within schedule and budget constraints, while also maintaining a quality regularly recognized by various industry creative awards. Tom has also developed and led several instructional programs on video production.


Sophia (Chiung) Cheng

Sophia (Chiung) Cheng

Chief Financial Officer and Research Director

Sophia serves as research director and controller, ensures projects stay within scope and budget. She manages all aspects of budgets, procurements and billing and has extensive experience with financial analysis, forecasting and research, as well as survey data collection, management, analysis and interpretation. She is the Principal Research Investigator (PRI) for projects related to results measurement, success assessments, and surveys. After graduating with a Ph.D. in Economics from the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Sophia served as PRI for Harley-Davidson Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Officer Training, for both the U.S. and international training sessions.


Rob Sumbler

Rob Sumbler

Video Producer / Director of Photography

Rob Sumbler is an experienced producer with over 20 years of experience spanning both video and live events. As a director of photography, Rob has lead production teams on a wide range of commercial and feature projects. He served as a news videographer for over 18 years, including eight years as chief videographer supervising a staff of 17 as well as more work in long-form investigative pieces. He has won five Emmy Awards, seven AP Awards, and two Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards for the quality of his video production. Rob also leads MessageMakers event production


Jon Herrmann

Jon Herrmann

Event Production / Audio Specialist

Jon has a diverse background in event production, A/V, and creative services. He is proficient with media production platforms including Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Pro Tools. As a production manager, Jon takes on roles from event planning to coordinating equipment and labor. Jon also works as a sound engineer for the Lansing Symphony, MSU Professors of Jazz, and countless recording/performing artists. His original music compositions have been featured on networks such as Bravo, and in commercials for Astera Credit Union, and Soup Spoon Cafe, and many others.


Dorrian Brooks

Dorrian Brooks

Client Experience Manager

Dorrian Brooks, Client Experience Manager at MessageMakers, is a 2020 graduate of Michigan State University. She graduated from James Madison College, majoring in Comparative Cultures and Politics with an additional major in Psychology.

Dorrian has experience working in the consumer goods industry as a consultative field sales and marketing representative. In the political sphere, Dorrian has worked as an office assistant and election official for the City of East Lansing during the 2018 local elections and in 2020, she worked in the digital advertising space as a media buying strategist. Dorrian believes in the power of strategy and social innovation to bring people together in ways that inspire growth and development. She has strong organizational and strategic thinking skills as a result of her academic background and professional experiences. As a big-picture person, she is drawn to ideas first and has the ability to synthesize information in one holistic vision.


Jim Young

Jim Young

Chief Strategist

James Young builds cultures of innovation by uniting diverse communities around exciting ideas. Jim’s unique experience combines four domains: expert facilitation, product strategy, learning communities, and story branding. Jim specializes in building and executing organization-wide strategies for transformative growth in higher education, startups, not for profits, and professional associations. Jim has started two successful businesses in the areas of learning strategy development, brand story, and product communities. Jim most recently served as Senior Vice President for Education and Chief Learning Officer at the American College of Chest Physicians. He served as chief learning officer at the Society of College and University Planning, chief of staff at Lehigh University, and founding chief information officer at Harrisburg University. He earned a Ph.D. at George Mason University, an MS at the University of Michigan, and a BS at Michigan State University.


Alexis Graf Morozowicz

Alexis Graf Morozowicz

Graphic Designer

Alexis is a creative character with a broad view of the design field, with over 20 years of experience in corporate identity, print, editorial, and signage. After graduating in graphic design in California (2001), Alexis lived in São Paulo and Madrid and has collaborated with everything from small design studios to large brand consultancies, designing for a vast range of clients ranging from small shops to global brands. Alexis' main assets are his optimistic and collaborative spirit, conceptual thinking, and crafting skills. He currently lives in Curitiba, his hometown in south Brazil, working for local and international clients. He is passionate about music and loves playing chess and soccer.


Joshua May

Joshua May

A/V Technician

Joshua May is a recording artist, music producer, web designer, and entrepreneur. He attended Michigan State University, receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Management from The College of Communication Arts and Sciences. He also has a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Studies. For fun, he enjoys playing basketball, reading books, traveling, and writing stories. Joshua currently serves as a Founder and CEO of Intertwined Entertainment, which is a creative solutions company specializing in music, marketing, and production services, located in Lansing and Detroit, MI.  

Joshua has experience in music production & live event production, from mixing and mastering tracks for release, to coordinating events that require an audio team and lighting team for the company to perform successfully; to Djing large parties, events, and weddings. He received certifications from the Detroit Music Institute of Education(DIME) in music marketing and stage performance while starting his business. He currently uses these skills to help hundreds of recording artists find their sound, book, manage, and organize their shows. Joshua has a goal to continue to add value wherever he can while educating on the constantly changing landscape of the music and entertainment industry.

 


Dave Barr

Dave Barr

Coaching, Planning, and Training for Growth

David has more than 20 years of successful experience as a management consultant, trainer, facilitator, and content developer. In 2002, he established CMP Services LLC, a firm devoted to helping small and middle-market businesses (SMBs) grow top-line revenue (www.cmp-services.com ). He is also a student of structured innovation methodologies, with an extensive background in TRIZ and Facilitated Innovation™. His experience includes leadership development, sales enablement, problem-solving, process improvement, and planning in education, finance, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and other environments.

David has significant experience delivering instructor-led classroom and virtual training. Audiences include Boeing, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the US Army Corp of Engineers, and dozens of SMBs and non-profit organizations. He has been an instructor and guest lecturer at colleges and universities across Michigan.

 


Alana Sundermann

Alana Sundermann

Content Specialist

Alana has experience in digital marketing, video production, and project planning. In 2022, Alana worked on a community project, out of Findlay Ohio, that gave people the opportunity to tell their recovery story on a podcast called, "I am somebody." This project required thorough planning and extensive content creation. Throughout her academic and professional career, Alana has worked with clients and companies to help build their brand identities and impact their target markets. Alana believes that authenticity and intention create opportunities for connection and growth. She is committed to creating things that impact and inspire others. Moving forward, Alana hopes to continue creating meaningful content and connect with other passionate individuals.


Andrew Acciaioli

Andrew Acciaioli

Creative Producer

Andrew Acciaioli, BA, is a Creative Producer for MessageMakers. Andrew is a producer, director of photography and editor with experience working in films, commercials and live events. He has filmed content for clients such as the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. As a live events producer and technical director, Andrew has worked on events such as virtual press conferences, webinars and performances. Andrew graduated from Michigan State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Media and Information with minors in Documentary Production and Music. He has received awards from the Michigan Emmy Chapter and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Andrew enjoys helping share peoples’ stories in authentic ways that inspire and engage viewers.


Sarah Hoyt

Sarah Hoyt

Graphic Designer

Sarah Hoyt, MessageMakers Graphic Designer, has over 16 years of experience in print and digital media design and 6 years in social media management. She is proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) as well as knowledgeable in the Wordpress content management system. Sarah’s work has been featured in local as well as nationwide campaigns.