We're about
Helping
Our passion for making your business the best it can be comes from our love for the community, the area, and our clients.
We build long-standing client relationships because we take a true interest in you and your business' goals.
Meet Our Awesome Team


Chris brings a background of over 25 years in strategic brand delivery. He has a unique ability to ask the right questions, dig into the heart of a problem and develop solutions and strategies to deliver meaningful and bottom-line results.
Chris
Partner


As Marybeth’s brain child, Summit, as well as its team and its vision, are very dear to her heart. With over 25 years of experience in copywriting, editing, and communications, she now focuses on human resources and “anything anyone asks me to do that’s in my wheelhouse”.
Marybeth
Partner


Tony's designs consistently win regional and national acclaim. As an entrepreneur, his understanding of brand strategies and visual communication results in powerful and memorable designs for websites, online marketing and print campaigns.
Tony
Partner/Creative Director


With over 30 years in sales, Sarah loves working as a team with clients and helping their customer base grow. When she's not on the go for Summit, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, doing good in the community, and hanging out with her awesome dogs, Piper and Bourré.
Sarah
Account Executive


Shannon has worked in marketing and communications for over 20 years. As Content Marketing Manager for Summit, she plans and writes the content for social media posts, blogs, e-newsletters, press releases, website copy, and any other materials that need wordsmithing.
Shannon
Content Marketing Manager


Katrina's work history includes 15 years of digital and print design for ad agencies, large manufacturers, grocery chains, state parks, and art galleries. She has worked with local companies such as Earth Fare and Chimney Rock State Park before landing at Summit.
Katrina
Senior Graphic Designer


A North Carolina native with a B.A. in English from Western Carolina University, Steve has built a diverse portfolio of professional experiences which he draws upon when working with the distinct and varied scope of our clients’ needs.
Steve
Digital Marketing Specialist


As Summit’s Office Coordinator, Michelle basically keeps Summit Marketing Group running smoothly. From bookkeeping and invoicing, to delegating tasks and placing orders with printers, she skillfully handles whatever comes her way.
Michelle
Office Coordinator


Ellie is best known for spearheading Summit's groundbreaking “No Paper Product Left Behind” project, in which she consumes any used paper towel or napkin carelessly left within her reach. In her free time, Ellie enjoys hunting with Chris and napping in Marybeth’s office.
Ellie
Maintenance Director


Age and origins unknown, Snuggs lives as a warrior in the wilds and a princess on the streets. After rescuing her person (Tony) in 2015 she has taken him on many crazy adventures; some they remember, some they don't. Snuggs didn’t choose the Snugg life; the Snugg life chose her.