Chrissy serves as the Principal of the The Miner Agency. She also serves part-time in the Georgia Air National Guard. She has worn many hats in the Middle Georgia community including President/CEO, 21st Century Partnership; President/CEO, Museum of Aviation; and Chief of Media Operations, Internal Operations and Public Affairs Airlift, Department of the Air Force. After more than two decades in the U.S. Air Force and Reserve components, she now serves as the Director of Plans and Programs for the Headquarters Georgia Air National Guard. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia Fanning Institute’s Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions program, the Georgia Academy for Economic Development and the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Robins Region program. She currently serves as an appointed member of the Air Force Materiel Command’s (AFMC) Civic Leader Program, Middle Georgia State University President’s Advisory Council, Scouts BSA Leadership Council and is an active board member of the FireStarter Fab Lab, NDIA Central GA Chapter and the Colony Bank Community Banking Board. Chrissy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Information Technology from Columbia College and earned a Master of Science degree in Management with a concentration in Public Affairs from the University of Maryland.

Jada was born and raised in the middle Georgia area. After graduation it didn’t take long for her to hit the road for adventure. Traveling, studying and working in the food industry across various states in the southeastern and midwestern regions created a passion for food, travel and people. She decided it was time to settle down and put her business management skills into action. She spent 10 years at a Fortune 500 company in various management roles. Her need for adventure soon resurfaced and she pursued her passion for food, creating from the ground up Houston County’s first full time food truck. In her newest chapter at The Miner Agency, she brings management skills from a large corporate setting and as a small business owner.

Kendall was born and raised in Northern California, but has lived in the beautiful mountains of Utah since 2021. After pursuing a career in marketing, she soon realized that marketing was her passion. She knows the value and power of a small business as she owns two businesses herself. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family and dog, Honey. She is elated to bring her creativity and project management skills to The Miner Agency

Melanie has 17 years of experience working in public relations, government affairs, and digital communications strategy on behalf of industry groups and national trade associations. She has spent her career embracing new challenges that stemmed from her first job working for her hometown Congressman on Capitol Hill.

With a decade of experience at a public affairs agency based in Washington, D.C., Melanie is dedicated to helping her clients develop and communicate their messages successfully to Congress, state legislators, media, and the general public. She is a collaborative colleague who has a passion for transforming teams and organizations to help them reach their optimal performance.

In 2005, Melanie graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications. Her personal passion lies within the car world, where for eight years she ran her own automotive website and traveled as an active automotive journalist. From 2012 through 2016, Melanie served on the Board of Directors and as a two-term President of the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA). She also spent one year in service as Board Director to Women in Government Relations (WGR), guiding both the leadership and membership during a time of organizational transition.

Melanie enjoys participating in activities that challenge her to grow and learn. For her, a "work / life" balance means making time to visit with family, play music, train in martial arts, and hone her surfing skills.

Camille is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia, with a degree in Marketing and a certificate in disability studies. During her time in college, Camille raised two service dogs for the Guide Dog Foundation. Her second puppy, Bogey, is a drop out of the program and now has an important job as office morale, and is the social media star of the instagram: @the_barketing_team. She also volunteers as Marketing Coordinator for Pawsible Inc, a non-profit that provides financial aid to puppy raisers of future service dogs. Originally from Ohio, Camille moved to the Middle Georgia area around the age of ten and now proudly considers herself a Georgia Peach.

Alex possesses more than two decades of experience in the design communications industry developing integrated marketing and branding campaigns throughout the globe. He has created projects for numerous high-profile clients including Universal Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, Under Armour, E&J Gallo Winery, Kraft Foods, ExxonMobil, Microsoft, BlueCross BlueShield, and many more. In 2007 he formed his own company and now partners with The Miner Agency. Formerly, Alex served as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Outdoor Expeditions International, where he was responsible for the company’s national magazine and television program, as well as its tradeshow circuit and partnership efforts. Before that, he worked as the Senior Creative Director for LRG, Inc., where he managed projects for clients such as the Department of Commerce, Sodexo, CVS/Pharmacy, Department of Labor and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Alex received a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Speech Communications from Denison University. He lives with his wife and three kids in the Atlanta, GA area.

Growing up in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mary Dolan earned a B.F.A in Graphic Design with a minor in Web Design from West Chester University. In 2004, she married her high school sweetheart who was a 2nd Lieutenant officer in the Air Force. As a result of her husband's frequent transfers, Mary started freelancing because she missed designing but could not find any design firms in the small military towns where she lived. She soon realized that small towns needed designers and in 2006, started her own company. Mary initially worked with small businesses that required her assistance within a limited budget. Her more recent clients have included the DOD, NIST, Clean Energy Corporations, Home Health and Hospice Companies, Ice Vending Companies, Real Estate Firms, Visitor’s Bureaus, the Music Industry, and the Air Show Industry. Mary began designing with The Miner Agency in 2022 because of her shared interest in supporting the local businesses of Middle Georgia.

Mary is actively involved in volunteering her design expertise with The Run2End Alzheimer’s Race, Houston County Habitat for Humanity, and the Houston County Animal Shelter. She is also passionate about collecting antique oil paintings and playing the penny whistle. Mary currently resides in Bonaire, Georgia with her husband, Matthew, who has been promoted to Colonel Select, and their daughter and son.

Born and raised in middle Georgia, Griffin Hicks always had a passion for writing and storytelling. After graduating from First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Griffin went on to study editing and writing at Florida State University.

Once he completed school, Griffin came back to Macon where he wrote for local magazine ‘Sound and Soul’ and began to do some work at The Miner Agency as a Copywriter. After some time, he went off to Atlanta to get involved in the emerging post production sector of the film industry. Over the following two years, he worked for some of the most prominent post-houses in Atlanta and honed skills in video editing. Some projects he contributed to include ‘Blue Beetle’, ‘Bad Boys 4’ and ‘Creed 3’. After some time though, Griffin began looking for a change of pace and decided to return to The Miner Agency as a Copywriting and Video-Editing professional.

In his free-time, Griffin enjoys golf, running and fitness, and creative writing. Also a certified film-buff, he makes for a great addition to any trivia team.

Kira Liscombe works as a marketing assistant for The Miner Agency. She is currently earning her undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Affairs with a minor in Business at the University of Georgia. She is a Zell Miller Scholar with a 4.0 GPA. At UGA, she is involved with the Portuguese Flagship Program and Student Government Organization. Raised in Middle Georgia and now an Athens resident, Kira is a true Georgia native and bulldog!

Sophia Schmidt is a distinguished public relations professional with a wealth of experience in fostering public involvement and managing projects. Her expertise lies in the successful planning and execution of comprehensive outreach and engagement programs.
Sophia implements a keen ability to build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, further emphasizing her proficiency in public relations. She excels in public speaking, writing, and editing, showcasing her exceptional communication skills. Sophia’s deep understanding of communication campaigns is a testament to her extensive experience in the field of public relations. She holds an M.A.T in Science Education, providing a unique perspective to her work, and deeming her the title of Reputation Rockstar for The Miner Agency.

Michelle has over a decade of account management experience, the majority focused in the automotive industry where she led a team of website performance consultants who supported some of the largest dealer groups in the country. She has experience in creating social media content, website design and management, and search engine marketing. Now joining The Miner Agency, Michelle is excited to help craft and execute custom strategies with our clients and uncover opportunities to drive growth.

A 2013 graduate of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. She also secured a certificate in Digital Media and Marketing from Duke University.

Michelle currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and two cats. Prior to that she has lived in Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, California, and Bahrain. Michelle and her family love to spend their time outdoors and can be found hiking, camping, and skiing, depending on the season.

Bogey is a seat stealin’, food lovin’, and pawfessional boy! With the title of CEO of Office Morale under his belt, and his experience as a formally trained service dog, Bogey Whitson is all that and a bag of chips! Whether as a lapdesk or the office vacuum, Bogey’s presence is essential to the success of the inner workings at The Miner Agency.

The bodacious Boo has the elegance of a gazelle coupled with the excitable energy of electricity! Her spirit and heart are as big as her ears! Known for her lovable licks, and insistent need for cuddles, Boo is the soul behind The Miner Agency.

Unlike her pawtners, Boo and Bogey, Gigi is tiny and mighty, aside from her small form she holds a large presence. With a quiet wisdom behind her eyes and more experience under her tail, she has a soothing and calming demeanor. From a deskwarmer to a paper weight, Gigi’s occupation brings a steady paw to the workforce at The Miner Agency.