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Meet the Team
Meet the Creative Cultivators Behind Your Success
Not a Cookie Cutter Agency
The Brains, Creatives, and Digital Masterminds
At Backyard Studios, we’re not your average marketing team. We’re seasoned digital guides who transform businesses from mediocrity to excellence. For over 20 years, we’ve been crafting award-winning solutions that push boundaries and deliver real results.
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Here at Backyard Studios we put an emphasis on getting to know our clients on a personal level. If we don’t know you, how can we create a website design or digital marketing piece that best fits your needs? How can we make you successful if we don’t know what your goals are? At other agencies, the people who work on a project aren’t the same people who you speak with. When you talk to us, you’re talking to the people who are actively working on your project. You can be assured that meeting your business’ needs is our priority. We promise to call you back, even if your ex (marketing company) never did.
Cameron Brooks
Agency Principal
Since 2002, Cameron has been the driving force behind Backyard Studios, transforming it from a local creative shop to a nationwide award-winning agency. His high-energy approach and in-depth marketing expertise have built a legacy of ADDY awards and American Marketing Association honors.
With Cameron, conversations never run dry – his enthusiasm for innovative marketing solutions is matched only by his commitment to delivering exceptional value to every client.
YEP! HE DOES THAT TOO:
- Strategic Marketing Planning
- Website Design Leadership
- Digital Advertising Innovation
- Client Relationship Development
Why Soundwave? While other Decepticons schemed for power, Soundwave remained Megatron’s most loyal lieutenant. Similarly, Cameron’s 20+ years of unwavering commitment to clients has built Backyard Studios’ reputation for reliability. As Soundwave deployed his cassette minions for precise operations, Cameron assembles specialized teams tailored to each client’s unique challenges – ensuring flawless execution every time.
Jodi Zellner
Web Director
Since joining Backyard Studios in 2017, Jodi has transformed our web development approach with her unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving. A proud Texas State University graduate with a degree in Computer Information Systems, she brings valuable perspective from her years as a traveling software consultant. Eat ’em up, Cats!
When not coding elegant website solutions, she balances family life with her husband, two kids, and a mini-zoo of pets ranging from dogs to geckos to chickens. Soccer and travel fill whatever time remains in her packed schedule.
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Website Architecture
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Custom Development
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Technical Problem-Solving
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Project Management
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Responsive Design Implementation
Why Butch? Like the T-Rex rancher from The Good Dinosaur who expertly corrals longhorns across the prairie, Jodi has a talent for wrangling complex code and technical challenges. “Don’t overthink it,” Butch would say—a philosophy Jodi applies to web development by cutting through unnecessary complexity to deliver elegant, straightforward solutions. With the same tenacity Butch shows in facing obstacles, she transforms intimidating development problems into well-functioning websites.
Nate Braxton
Creative Director
Nate brings 20+ years of creative firepower to Backyard Studios, transforming business objectives into captivating visual narratives. His expertise spans interactive experiences, multi-media campaigns, and brand development.
As Creative Director, he leads our design team by fostering a positive culture, establishing efficient processes, and encouraging collaboration. Nate’s pragmatic approach balances creative thinking with strategic purpose.
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Brand Strategy Development
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Digital Experience Design
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Creative Team Leadership
Why the Tick? The few who answer the call must leave comfort, safety, and often sanity behind. This blue defender of justice battles evil while I wage war on bad design. Different battlefields, same commitment.
Terri Joseph
Finance & Performance Director
Since joining Backyard Studios in 2011, Terri has seamlessly balanced the precision of accounting with the creativity of digital marketing. Drawing from over 23 years of financial expertise, she ensures our operations run smoothly while simultaneously overseeing our SEO, social media, and reputation management strategies.
This Colorado native brings a mountain-state work ethic and attention to detail that translates into measurable results for our clients’ digital visibility and bottom line.
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Financial Management
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SEO Strategy
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Reputation Management
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Social Media Oversight
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Analytics & Reporting
Why Strawberry Shortcake? Like the iconic character who’s “sweet, kind, and helpful,” Terri nurtures both numbers and digital strategies with equal expertise. There’s a toughness behind the sweetness though, while Strawberry Shortcake battles the Purple Pieman, Terri conquers algorithm changes and balance sheets with the same determined smile.
Kayla Lofland
Communications Director
Kayla brings strategic vision and competitive drive to our clients’ communication challenges. With expertise in SEO, content creation, and social media strategy, she transforms brand stories into digital success.
As a former collegiate volleyball player, she applies the same teamwork and determination to developing winning digital strategies that help our clients stand out in crowded markets.
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Strategic Content Creation
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SEO Optimization
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Social Media Management
Why Merida? “Some say fate is beyond our command, but I know better.” Like Pixar’s fierce archer princess, Kayla refuses to accept the status quo. With her naturally curly hair and independent spirit, she champions authentic brand voices while skillfully hitting communication targets that others might miss.
Miranda Valerio
Digital Strategist
With a degree from UTSA and specialized expertise in Google Ads, Miranda brings strategic insight to every digital marketing challenge. Her analytical approach helps clients navigate the ever-changing digital landscape while her bubbly personality makes even complex marketing concepts accessible and engaging.
Miranda’s commitment to quality and continuous learning ensures she stays ahead of algorithm changes and industry trends, delivering thoughtful strategies with precision and care.
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Google Ads Management & Optimization
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Digital Marketing Strategy & Data Analysis
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SEO Content Development & Research
Why Joy? Joy from Inside Out sees “challenges as opportunities” – much like Miranda approaches digital marketing puzzles. While Joy’s character learns the importance of emotional balance throughout the film, Miranda brings that same balanced perspective to marketing strategies. Her vibrant energy and attention to detail ensure no opportunity for improvement goes unnoticed.
Daelyn Herrera
Junior Designer
With a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Incarnate Word, Daelyn brings fresh creative energy to the Backyard Studios team. Her passion for arts and crafts informs her design approach, allowing her to think beyond digital boundaries and infuse projects with tactile creativity.
When not crafting compelling visual solutions for our clients, she’s experimenting in the kitchen—her second creative canvas.
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Graphic Design
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Web Design
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Digital Illustration
Why Remy? “Idealistic, clever, and determined” is how Daelyn approaches both design and cooking. Like Pixar’s culinary rat who embraced Chef Gusteau’s motto that “anyone can cook,” Daelyn believes creative boundaries are meant to be challenged.
How We Work Together
No Cookie-Cutter Solutions Here
Each member of our team brings unique talents and expertise to the table. We combine our specialized skills to create custom strategies that evolve with the digital landscape.
Did You Know?
Teams with diverse skill sets are 35% more likely to outperform competitors on innovation metrics.
Our in-house experts collaborate directly with you – no middlemen, no communication bottlenecks, just direct access to the people doing the actual work. It’s how we’ve maintained our quality for over two decades while earning ADDY awards and American Marketing Association honors.
20+ Years of Experience
Team of Digital Marketing Experts
In-House Website Design Creatives
We're About Quality Over Quantity
Why Our Team Approach Makes a Difference
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Direct Access to Project TeamsTalk directly to the people crafting your solutions. Your ex (marketing company) might have ghosted you, but we promise to always call back.
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All-In-House ExpertiseFrom branding and website design to SEO and medical marketing, our comprehensive team handles everything under one roof.
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Custom Solutions, Every TimeWe reject templates in favor of original designs tailored to your specific business needs. Your brand deserves better than a cookie-cutter approach.
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Quality Over QuantityAs a boutique agency with nationwide reach, we focus on doing exceptional work rather than churning out mediocre content.
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Our Story
Backyard Studios is more than just a company of designers and developers. We’re a company of creative individuals who are always looking for a new challenge to inspire us. We look at the world around us with a keen eye so we can help your business reach its maximum potential.
Backyard Studios was started in 2002 by avid toy-collector and resident nerd Cameron Brooks in San Antonio, Texas. Since then, we’ve grown substantially over the years with an expansive client base that spreads nationwide. We’ve also won numerous awards from ADDYs to the American Marketing Association for creating the best websites and digital marketing plans. We pride ourselves on our incredible website design, print design, digital advertising, and our digital marketing prowess. We have the experience and knowledge to push your brand even further. Our goal is to give our clients the absolute best design at the best possible price.
Our Capabilities
We Know Our Stuff
Values
A Team That Cares
We are a team of intelligent, hard-working, and (mostly) no-nonsense individuals who aim to provide the best experience for our clients. Our values are what makes us a great agency to work with.
- Help Customers – We are passionate about helping your business grow
- Quality of Work – We wouldn’t put our name on it if it wasn’t quality work.
- Originality – All of our designs are custom. Made in house, no templates.
- Adaptable – We find solutions to keep up with evolving trends and problems
- Integrity – We are here for you and to make sure your business is marketed the way it is supposed to be, and we will always tell you like it is.
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