Founder / Web Development
Stephen Heck
Stephen Heck is a cutting-edge web developer with over 15 years of experience with dynamic website development, search engine optimization (SEO), and mobile marketing technology. He has been collaborating with the principles of Studio C for over 10 years. Stephen managed his own company,
SA Designs UNLTD, for over 10 years and has developed and maintained successful marketing programs for such clients as On Tilt, Ellen Kvam, Bass Industries, The Diet Shop, and Renaissance Lighting.

Creative Director
Christopher Vlaun
Chris started his design career in 1997 as a studio assistant for Scott Vlaun Photography. One of his first projects was with the Sterling Group on the photography for the launch of Seeds of Change food. Inspired by what he saw, he enrolled in the Art Institute of Boston, graduating in 2002 with a degree in design. After extensive design and marketing work within the music industry and continued collaboration with Moose Pond Arts+Ecology, Chris became the Marketing Director for Bass Industries, where he produced award winning promotions and became known nationally for his innovative design work. He founded Studio C Collective in 2006.

Design Lead
Timothy West
With over 12 years of professional design and marketing experience, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to all new design projects. Since graduating The Art Institute of Boston with a degree in design, Tim has worked closely with some of the country’s largest and most successful engineering and real estate companies – directing their marketing campaigns, branding initiatives and advertising strategies. While working in the real estate and construction sectors, he has developed cutting-edge photo simulations, offering memorandums, interactive maps and leasing brochures. In addition to corporate marketing and design work, Tim excels in tailored event marketing – specifically in the areas of creative direction, collateral material development and packaging/presentation for events such as weddings, business launches and real estate grand openings/open houses.

Concept Development
Jerry Ryan
With 40 years of experience in the consumer goods category, Jerry brings the collective an expanded level of brand building experience in the beverage alcohol, gourmet coffee, dairy and specialty foods segments of the marketplace. As the founder of the Howard Bedford Nolan agency, Jerry worked with iconic brands such as Milton Bradley, Smirnoff, Nabisco, Johnson & Johnson, CitiCorp, Fisher-Price, and Converse. As a marketing consultant he continues his commitment to building brands in a number of categories including fair trade and organic. Jerry is a proven entrepreneur and creative expert with vision and leadership skills and is delighted to be associated with Studio C Collective.