We have years of experience in design and marketing with a shared common passion for great brands just like yours. Together we create extraordinary brand experiences that help companies establish their voice and connect with their audience on a new level.
Whether our clients are a new startup brand or have been established well before we were born, we thrive on the relationships we make to provide meaningful brand experiences.
A power team that supports you and your brand
Amanda Gholson
Amanda was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa before moving to Tupelo. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. She has a vast knowledge and experience in the marketing industry and loves helping small businesses grow. As the Director of Sales, she not only oversees and helps direct our sales team but also helps to identify where improvements can be made and help develop a sales plan and strategies for the growth of our clients. Amanda loves spending time with her husband, Brad and their two daughters, Meredith and Camille on their boat.
Amanda
Gina
Director of sales, co-founder
Trevor
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
Creative director, co-founder
Gina King
Gina is from East Berlin, Pennsylvania where she was born and raised before moving to north Mississippi. She graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor Degree of Graphic Design. She has over 8 years of marketing and design experience and has received several awards for her work within the industry. As the Creative Director, she oversees the quality of the design projects and their timelines to ensure successful branding both locally and in major national markets. In her spare time, you can find her spending time with her husband Chris and their spoiled dachshunds, Lucky and Alfie or attempting a new DIY project.
Amanda
Gina
Trevor
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
Trevor Hart
Trevor is a Tupelo, MS native and a senior at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in public relations and marketing and will graduate in May 2024. Trevor’s previous experience consists of retail and hospitality positions, where he has taken on various communication-oriented roles. Trevor assists with developing marketing content and the expansion of our clientele in the Alabama market. In his free time, Trevor enjoys reading a good book on UNA’s campus and collecting records.
Amanda
Gina
Trevor
Account manager & Content Creator
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
Khushi Patel
Khushi is from Tupelo, Mississippi and is currently studying at The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss pursuing her degree in Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in General Business. As a part of the 88 West team, Khushi oversees client communications to ensure top-notch experiences for all our current and future clients. Khushi's favorite place to travel is Cabo, Mexico and her favorite color is black which is our classic favorite!
Amanda
Gina
Trevor
ACCOUNT Coordinator
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
Ashley Golden
Ashley is from Huntsville, AL and moved to Florence to pursue a degree in Digital Marketing from the University of North Alabama. While in Florence, she has worked in social media management and event coordination positions that have allowed her to advance her marketing skills and knowledge of the area. As a sales consultant of 88 West, she assists our sales team and marketing services. She loves going to the beach and reading a good book!
Amanda
Gina
Trevor
Sales Consultant
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
Sarah Barrett
Sarah grew up in the Tupelo area and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Mississippi University for Women. She uses her years of experience in creating brand identities, managing social media profiles, and designing websites to elevate and promote clients locally and nationally. Integrating traditional art mediums such as watercolor and line illustrations gives her designs a spark of life. When she isn't caring for her 70+ houseplants, she's cuddling her dogs Daisy and Pepper.
Amanda
Gina
Trevor
Senior graphic designer
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
Kathryn Knoblock
Kathryn is a Florence, AL native but currently resides in Muscle Shoals, AL. Being a lifelong resident of the Shoals she is familiar with the heart of the cities and businesses in the area. She prides herself on having much experience working with clients and customers one on one both in retail and wholesale sales representative settings. She has a lot of management experience to add to that skill list.
When not at work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband Colby and their cats Mocha and Nova.
Amanda
Gina
Trevor
SALES & client Coordinator
Khushi
Ashley
Sarah
Kathryn
– David Brier
"If you don't give the market the story to talk about, they'll define your brand's story for you."
Branding is at the core of everything we do. Every design, every detail is purposefully crafted to strengthen our client's brands. We don't make anything up. Whether you are a well-established company or a brand new start up, the truth is you are bringing something great to the world. Let us reveal your greatness and build your business through a perfect storm of smart brand strategy and beautiful design.
Your brand.
Your Story.
We are just here to tell it.