ABOUT US

Our strength comes from the diversity of experience around the table.

We’ve developed brands, launched concepts, advised executive teams, authored industry-leading research, and helped hospitality businesses navigate growth and change.

Our expertise spans strategy, design, communications, culinary, operations, and guest experience, giving us a perspective few agencies can offer and helping clients uncover opportunities, solve complex challenges, and create lasting business value.

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Meet Our Team.

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Andrew Freeman | Co-Founder, Carbonate / Founder, af&co.

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Candace MacDonald | Co-Founder & Managing Director

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Johnna Quinn | Senior Director, Brand & Creative

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Rachel Green | Director, Strategy & Communications

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Leith Steel | Director, Insights & Growth

Katie Haggart | Senior Strategist

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Maddie Wood | Designer & Project Coordinator

Lauren Lutson | Junior Designer

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Ashley Martinez | Account Supervisor

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Joel Friedman | Digital Marketing Specialist

Interested in Joining Our Team?

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