Amanda Gholson is the owner and co-founder of 88 West, a full-service brand marketing agency based in Mississippi. An alumna of the University of Southern Mississippi, Amanda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. She has shown to have vast knowledge in brand management, with 15 years of industry experience. She is passionate about helping businesses of all sizes grow and expand, and this is why she founded 88 West. For her, marketing always comes back to your brand. Named for the 88th parallel, the line of latitude that runs through Tupelo, 88 West has since grown to encompass several states. Though based in Tupelo, 88 West has partnered with businesses across the United States.

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.

Cayla is a creative professional with a passion for ad design, logo design, branding, and web design. With over seven years of experience in digital marketing and graphic design, she excels in enhancing and promoting brands. Cayla now lives in North Texas with her husband, Shawn, and their two cats, Mochi and Jade. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, hiking, walking, and gardening.

Kendall is a creative professional with a passion for photography, brand identity creation, interior design, and social media management. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in marketing and digital media and now lives in Tupelo with her husband Josh and their dog, Ted. In her free time, Kendall enjoys roasting and drinking coffee, cooking, growing flowers, and collecting mid-century art and furniture.

Jacob Harkey is graphic designer with five years of experience in the industry. He is passionate about his work, and brings enthusiasm and a unique style to every design project. In his five years of experience, Jacob has developed a strong understanding of brand strategy and development, having worked with brands to achieve their marketing goals. His goal when it comes to projects is to help individualize brands while adding his own flair. Jacob has worked with notable names like Nike SB, Carhartt, Mossy Oak, and Johnnie O. Jacob has also worked with multiple universities, having the opportunity to recreate logos for application uses. Jacob brings years of experience and a distinct style to the 88 West team.

Jenna Langston is a dedicated mother of three girls and a loving owner of a mini goldendoodle named Buddy. With over 11 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her professional endeavors. Jenna is passionate about working alongside business owners to find the best marketing solutions to set their brand apart. In her free time, Jenna enjoys reading, cooking, knitting, and playing Wordle. She currently resides in the charming town of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and works to develop 88 West clientele along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Ericka is a marketing / PR professional with a passion for creating engagement and an eye for detail. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University where she studied English / communications. She is active in a variety of community organizations, and always seeks to learn and grow in her profession. Ericka makes her home in Pontotoc, and her family includes husband Jay, daughter Celeste, and a very spoiled cat named Belle. In her free time she enjoys reading, decorating, & spontaneous day trips!