About Us

We aim to center people, passion and purpose in every brand experience.

What drives us

At BrandPivot, our mission is to help organizations and businesses define and express their authentic value through thoughtful, sustainable brand strategies that create lasting impact and resonate with those who matter most. We are a brand & design studio based in Northeast Ohio, founded in 2013 and led by a small yet versatile team with a deep commitment to personalized, exceptional  service.

We aim to center people, passion and purpose in every brand experience.

Our team is your team.

BrandPivot’s people are the driving force behind the collaboration, creativity and capacity fueling your success. And whether you’re a large institution or a sole proprietor, our team at BrandPivot becomes your team when you work with us. Our leaders bring more than 75 years of collective experience to every project, and a deep network of specialized experts complements our core services. Learn more about the people behind BrandPivot below.

Darcy Zehe

Partner, Director of Client Services

Expertise

  • Project management and project scoping
  • Client onboarding and services
  • Brand strategy
  • Operations

Matthew Blazer

Partner, Creative Director

Expertise

  • Brand strategy development
  • Brand identity design and development
  • Campaign strategy and design
  • Print, digital and front-end web design

Reanna Karousis

Senior Vice President, Communications Director

Expertise

  • Nonprofits and philanthropy
  • Brand and campaign strategy
  • Communications and public relations
  • Content writing
  • Project management
  • Print and front-end website design

Alex Roys

Senior Web Developer

Expertise

  • Website development
  • WordPress CMS + theme configurations
  • Integrations
  • Support, security, hosting + maintenance

We believe exceptional brand experiences should be accessible—and we’ve honed a knack for the behind-the-scenes, practical support that helps our clients shine. We approach every project with curiosity and a collaborative spirit, engineering creative solutions to brands’ biggest challenges through a blend of art, science, and a little alchemy.