Tracy Iseminger Marketing Director
Tracy discovered website design, social media, and SEO while starting her own small food blog that eventually grew into a full-size daily online lifestyle magazine. That venture has taken her on journeys from to NYC for Food Network Events all the way to Montana Dude Ranches, Aruba for Carnival, Costa Rica and Nicaragua for luxury resort reviews.
While growing Daily Dish Magazine, Tracy learned the ins and outs of winery marketing, earning her Wine Business Management Certificate from Washington State University Carson College of Business. With this certification, Tracy was able to turn her love for wine and digital marketing into an exciting career.
When not at the computer, Tracy spends much of her time at home with her family. She loves to travel whenever possible, experience new foods, and sip on new wines!
Fun Fact
Tracy is known to pack her Riedel wine glass suitcase when traveling to ensure she has the right glass at the right time for every wine.
Ashley Hite Web Designer & Campaign Connoisseur
With more than 10 years in the marketing industry, Ashley helps winery and vineyard owners stand out from their competitors with the use of Google Search, YouTube, and targeted display advertisements; unique website design; and spot-on copywriting and SEO. Using advanced conversion tracking, she helps wineries discover how users are interacting with their brand online and ultimately use their marketing dollars more effectively.
Ashley is certified in Google Analytics and Google Ads. She enjoys listening to podcasts, watching baseball, playing softball, taking walks with her family, and volunteering for the Children's Heart Foundation.
Fun Fact
On the rare occasions that she drinks, Ashley commits the cardinal sin of putting ice cubes in her wine.
Josh Kandle The Idea Fermentor
At the age of 8 Josh fell backward into a barrel of Cab Sav and came out jabbering about the terroir of the Mid-Columbia Valley and it’s been all downhill through the grapevines since.
After double majoring in Communications and Psychology at Washington State University, he went in search of the Northern Lights and logged an eight-year Alaskan adventure, a lettuce/flower farm, countless glasses of cheap red wine, one wedding and three small humans that look a little like him.
Since then, he has continually sought to build out his marketing palette with experience in search engine optimization, graphic design, coding, web design, photography and videography. In 2020, Josh added licensed drone pilot to his resume.
Josh also enjoys being active in the community outside of work and has volunteered time with The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia, Girl Scouts, Junior Achievement, Vibe Music Center and Family Friendly Soccer.
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Fun Fact
If I was a dinosaur it would definitely be a Wineosaurus Rex.
Nick Ellis Web & Graphic Designer
Nick graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA where he received a degree in Graphic Design and Magazine Media. He built up his repertoire by writing and designing for several magazine publications, the most notable of which being Traditional Home Magazine. This background eventually paved the way for interest in user experience design, which became a career focused on website design.
Nick, an Iowa native, has enjoyed exploring the Pacific Northwest one weekend trip at a time! He can also be found at your local hardware store scrounging together the materials for yet another DIY or art project.
Fun Fact
I have competed in multiple Tour de Franzias in my illustrious career as a wine consumer - not to be mistaken as a connoisseur.
Mykaela Faulconer Creative Designer & Photographer
Mykaela earned her bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interactions (a combined degree of Computer Science and Graphic Design) from Whitworth University in Spokane. It was at Whitworth, with the help of her advisor, that she discovered she could take her love for technology and creativity and make a career of it. Mykaela stays up-to-date with new trends in the design world to ensure clients are getting only the best. She has also expanded her photography skills to become a Google Street View Trusted Photographer.
In her spare time, Mykaela enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter and their two dogs, traveling, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Fun Fact
I live by caffeine by day and wine by night.
Travis Hartliep Our Fearless Leader
Travis leads the Crimson Vine Marketing team. As the owner of Crimson Vine, Travis emphasizes client-focused services. His passion for marketing and web design started more than twenty years ago, while taking a web programming class at Washington State University. Since then, Travis has designed hundreds of websites and developed numerous marketing plans for his clients.
Travis is a “digital nerd” who stays informed on the latest marketing, social media, and Internet offerings. His passion is fueled by helping his clients achieve their marketing goals. When he isn’t working, Travis’ two young kids keep him and his wife busy in community and sports activities.
Fun Fact
Beer in my 20s, Liquor in my 30s, Wine and much more mature in my 40s!