Our People
Stephanie Boer
Co-Founder + Managing Director
stephanie@mixcreativegroup.com
Stephanie is an experienced project manager and marketer with a background in corporate branding, strategy, database administration, and product development. Her work has driven and supported marketing strategies for retail, B2B, sale of services, non-profits, and higher education. At Mix, Stephanie provides project management, client relations, operations oversight, and business development. She contributes to the overarching company strategy and reviews the team’s output for quality control.
Before co-founding Mix Creative Group, Stephanie ran her own project management and marketing company, NINE5ONE, partnering with contractors to deliver high-quality marketing materials and effective communication strategies for businesses nationwide. Stephanie has been the Program Manager for the Calvin University Center for Innovation in Business since 2014. She also spent just over three years as Project Manager for AXIS Display Group. Prior to this, she held strategic marketing positions for Wolverine Worldwide and Gordon Food Service.
Stephanie and her husband Eric are parents to two young daughters. As a family, they enjoy traveling, hiking, cycling, and anything else that gets them outdoors. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Education
MBA (Honors Distinction)
Ferris State University, 2014Certificate - Design & Innovation Mgmt.
Kendall College of Art & Design, 2013BA in Business & Communications
Calvin University, 2008
Jaclyn O’Reilly
Co-Founder + Executive Creative Director
jaclyn@mixcreativegroup.com
Jaclyn is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience working in-house and with agencies to deliver a broad range of creative and strategic communication services. Her skills include branding, web design, photography, copywriting, campaign strategy, public relations, and digital marketing. At Mix, Jaclyn provides project execution and creative oversight. She contributes to company strategy and works to ensure high-quality output for every client served.
Before co-founding Mix Creative Group, Jaclyn was a solo marketing contractor hired by various businesses throughout the US, UK, and Ireland. Her client base included start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, creative agencies, and nonprofits.
Jaclyn was Head of Marketing at Castlehaven Finance in Dublin, Ireland for two years. Previously, she was a copywriter for AUXILIARY Advertising & Design in Grand Rapids, MI, and taught academic writing and communications classes at Dorset College Dublin. She also spent four years as the Digital Marketing Manager for Cornerstone University.
Education
Master of Science (Hons) in Digital Media
Griffith College, Dublin, IrelandMaster of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MIBachelor of Arts in Journalism
Biola University, Los Angeles, CA
Maribeth Kamstra
Account Manager
maribeth@mixcreativegroup.com
Maribeth is an accomplished client and project manager with extensive experience in business and agency environments. As an Account Manager, she drives client success through innovative marketing strategies, project oversight, and client communications.
Previously, Maribeth spent six years at Calvin University as a Program Coordinator, managing high-profile events and alumni programs. She began her career at BISSELL, where she developed communication strategies for five years. She then honed her skills at Reagan Marketing + Design, Brian Kelly Photography and Film, and Highland Group.
With a strong background in account management and strategic marketing, Maribeth brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to the Mix Creative team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing & Psychology
Calvin University, 2008
Jordan Van Eerden
Marketing Operations Manager
jordan@mixcreativegroup.com
Jordan thrives at the intersection of out-of-the-box creativity and diligent process. She believes that intelligent solutions to complex problems are achieved through the proper operational standards and dedicated space for innovation. Passionate about delighting clients with deliverables that help them meet their goals, Jordan values communication, creativity, empathy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Jordan, a Mix Creative veteran, initially supported the team in 2020 with social media and project management. She returns with four years of agency experience, including a significant tenure at the Digital Industry Group (DIG) as Director of Delivery and Project Manager. Additionally, she was a member of Meijer's Merchandising Department. In her current role, Jordan oversees account management, business operations support, workload oversight, marketing strategy, content marketing, web development, and more. Her contributions enable the team to operate more efficiently as we execute exciting projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Management
Calvin University, 2020
Mix Contributors
Mix Creative Group utilizes the talents of contract team members, including graphic designers, social media gurus, photographers, and a variety of other expert content creators and technical strategists. Each of these contributors is carefully selected for their quality of work and understanding of the vision we have for our clients.