New Hire, Old Friend: Lisa Dudley joins B+C team

Banowetz + Company is excited to welcome Lisa Dudley to the team as our full-time production artist. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Lisa for well over a decade in a freelance capacity. She’s often come to our aid when we found ourselves long on deadlines and short on time. 

A native Texan, Lisa grew up near Tyler and moved to Dallas after high school. She graduated from the Art Institute in ’92 and has been working as a freelance production artist since then. Not only is she artsy, but she’s craftsy too, creating homemade Christmas ornaments for friends and clients each year. (I’m happy to say I have a collection on my tree!) She’s also done some incredible woodcut illustrations. And lucky for us, she loves to bake — cookies and homemade candy. Needless to say, we’re excited that her start date’s just in time for the holidays! Be sure to help us welcome her, and who knows ... you might make her holiday list, too.

— Kris Murphy, Senior Designer

Meet the Newbie — Wes Phelan joins Team Banowetz

Banowetz is excited to bring designer and native Texan Wes Phelan on board. It took some time to find the right blend of talent and personality, but Wes was worth the wait. A graduate of UT Dallas, he’s been honing his skills the last few years at local creative shop Belmont Icehouse and working direct with Billy Jealousy. His work is not only strong graphically, but it’s smart too — something we’re also passionate about. We’re excited about what he brings to the table.

Wes’ talents are not limited to just design: he enjoys wildlife photography, singing and making music as well. He also likes to try new restaurants and loves coffee, so he’ll fit right in at the office (we love to eat and coffee’s a staple). Zoology is among his other interests, and we’ve been fairly warned that he’s an encyclopedia of random animal facts. Lastly, but not least, he’s an “aggressive” rollerblader. I’m not sure what that means but given he has two false teeth as a result, I suggest not getting in his way. He’s been skating for more than half his life and I assume by now he’s pretty good at it. (Having Fair Park across the street should come in handy.)

So, if you’re in the area, stop by and have a cup of joe with Wes and welcome him to the Team. Or if you’re feeling especially daring... bring some protective gear and your skates. 

 — Kris Murphy, Senior Designer

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New addition: Meet numbers expert Annette Sosa

Annette Sosa: Bookkeeper + Office Assistant

We’d like to welcome our newest team member, Annette Sosa, who brings with her 12 years of accounting experience. Before joining our team, Annette worked at another creative firm where she spent a decade learning the ins and outs of agency life. After that, she did an intense stint working with a CPA, where she discovered that tax season makes agency life look sane. With her knowledge of the industry and her ability to work under pressure, she’s a great find. 

At a glance, you’d never guess she grew up on a ranch in east Texas — or that she’s handy with a set of tools. But we’ve been told she can texture a ceiling with the best of them. She’s an avid sports fan who keeps up with the local teams and who’s playing what where on ESPN. The youngest of four kids, she’s very close to her family. She credits her mom with inspiring her to become an accountant. When she is not back on the ranch with her dad, she can be found doing her daily five-mile run, whipping up something in the kitchen, or rescuing an animal in need. 

Annette prides herself in her ability to multi-task, problem solve and streamline. We know our clients will appreciate her thoroughness, and we’re happy to have another left brainer in the house to help balance us out and keep the office running smoothly.

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