Meet The Team
Carolina Junghans
CEO / CMO / President
Most likely to moonlight as your therapist
carolina@blinkmarketing.comCarolina Junghans CEO / CMO / President
Hometown? Being an Air Force nomad gave me several hometowns – Extended family in Madrid, Spain and Wilson, North Carolina provided two home bases throughout life.
Nickname? Caro, mommy or Freud
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Dora the Explorer. For many reasons including having a business partner that is also a monkey that I have to talk some sense into from time to time and speaking fluent Spanish (I call my daddy ‘papi’)!
Random fact about yourself? I was once asked to be an extra on the set of Beverly Hills 90210. I thought I was cool. And am proving to be quite the opposite listing this as my random fact.
Favorite Blink Moment? The day we moved into our cool new Blink offices on Main Street and every morning after that seeing the amazing people that walk through the front doors.
Daniel Gardner
President & COO
Most likely to embellish a story for greatest shock value
daniel@blinkmarketing.comDaniel Gardner President & COO
Hometown? Military brat but I call Tennessee home now.
Nickname? Hamburger
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Scrooge McDuck from Duck Tails because he was the first to make it RAIN!
Random fact about yourself? I can't wear shoes that I can't cross my toes in because I always cross my toes when I'm sitting down. (WEIRDO!)
Favorite Blink Moment? Friday Fundays at 3:00 pm (open invitation if you're around!)
Jenny McIntyre
EVP of Sales
Most likely to play a kid in ping pong and not let them win
jenny@blinkmarketing.comJenny McIntyre EVP of Sales
Hometown? Dyer, TN
Nickname? Moss, J. Mo. or Mommy
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Olive Oyl purely based on her thin, lanky build and long legs!
Random fact about yourself? I’ve been skydiving over the Swiss Alps. And I was named Miss Dyer Station Celebration.
Favorite Blink Moment? After 12 years of memories, it’s impossible to choose a favorite! However, getting honored with Distributor of the Year was a pretty fantastic Blink moment!
Danny Gardner
CFO
Most likely to work in the dark in order to lower the electric bill
danny@blinkmarketing.comDanny Gardner CFO
Hometown? Wilson, NC
Nickname? General
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Superman. Because I can move mountains when I need to and because I’m not all that familiar with other cartoon characters.
Random fact about yourself? My wife, a professor at Vanderbilt, is smarter than I am BUT not by much!
Favorite Blink Moment? When Blink was nominated for INC 5000 for the 2nd year in a row!
Kyle Earing
VP of Quality and Operations
Most likely to order a Mountain Dew at Starbucks
kearing@blinkmarketing.comKyle Earing VP of Quality and Operations
Hometown? Kempton, IL
Nickname? None – Never had one!
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Donald Duck because of his uniquely complex personality.
Random fact about yourself? I’ve shoed competition horses in 10 different states.
Favorite Blink Moment? Learning how to use chopsticks on the fly while on my first 10 day business trip to China.
Trevor Hyssong
Director of Business Development
Most likely to save the planet and not tell anyone he did it
thyssong@blinkmarketing.comTrevor Hyssong Director of Business Development
Hometown? Franklin, TN/Tampa FL. Both hold a special place in my heart.
Nickname? Trev, T Dog, and T Money
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Tigger (from Winne the Pooh) because we share several personality traits. He is active and fun loving. He also loves playing detective and prides himself on never getting lost.
Random fact about yourself? My hobbies include home remodeling, photography, cooking and playing with my cat and dog.
Favorite Blink Moment? Our holiday outing to Topgolf was awesome. The golf wasn't great, but the camaraderie and stories we shared were terrific!
Cortney Goodson
Director of Contracts and Licensing
Most likely to make strangers feel like they've been friends since childhood
cgoodson@blinkmarketing.comCortney Goodson Director of Contracts and Licensing
Hometown? Calhoun City, MS
Nickname? Pocahontas or Cort
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Cheer Bear the Care Bear. I want everyone to be happy, and I will hug you if you are sad.
Random fact about yourself? I am real life Native American, modern day Pocahontas… I have actual paper proof
Favorite Blink Moment? The Blink Halloween party. We ate and played Pictionary. It was so fun to see everyone’s competitive side come out and play. The drawings were hilarious!
Blake Scarborough
Director of Continuous Improvement
bscarbourough@blinkmarketing.comBlake Scarborough Director of Continuous Improvement
Olivia Monroe
Senior Account Manager, Team Lead
Most likely to be up for an outdoor adventure
omonroe@blinkmarketing.comOlivia Monroe Senior Account Manager, Team Lead
Hometown? Cheshire, CT
Nickname? Liv
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Jessie from Toy Story, she’s always up for an adventure, outgoing, and has a positive attitude.
Random fact about yourself? I’ve been to Alaska a few times and drove cross country from AK to GA.
Tracy Hill
Senior Account Executive, Outside Sales
Most likely to console you when your mom won’t pick up the phone
thill@blinkmarketing.comTracy Hill Senior Account Executive, Outside Sales
Hometown? Englewood, Colorado
Nickname? Mother Bird – affectionately given because of my spikey hair!
What cartoon character best describes you and why? This is a tough one but as a family we came up with Marge Simpson – I am teased about my bird hair all of the time and she has hair that stands out. She is the moralistic force in her family and often provides a grounding voice in the midst of her family’s antics by trying to maintain order (I am all about order and routine!).
Random fact about yourself? I grew up restoring Corvettes with my dad.
Favorite Blink Moment? When I realized the Blink offices were located in the old Fire Station No. 1 – where my husband started his career with the Franklin Fire Dept!
Skylar Lemon
Senior Account Executive, Collegiate Sales
Most likely to know more Jonas Brothers songs than you
slemon@blinkmarketing.comSkylar Lemon Senior Account Executive, Collegiate Sales
Hometown? Columbia, TN
Nickname? Sky, Sky Sky, or Lemon
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Bolt because he’s caring of others and also very humble even being in the spotlight
Random fact about yourself? I have been involved in cheerleading since I was five and have been coaching since senior year of high school.
Favorite Blink Moment? 20th Anniversary Party
Kathleen Hammontree
Business Developer, National Accounts
Most likely to talk to her neighbor while they are trying to work
khammontree@blinkmarketing.comKathleen Hammontree Business Developer, National Accounts
Hometown? Alpharetta, GA
Nickname? I don’t have one
What cartoon character best describes you and why? D.W. (from Arthur) – she is the queen of shade but loves her people!
Random fact about yourself? I am a twin!
Favorite Blink Moment? Everyone being together for the product showcase and showing off why our team is the best at what we do
Hanna Gossard
Senior Account Executive, Collegiate Sales
Most likely to ride a horse to work
hgossard@blinkmarketing.comHanna Gossard Senior Account Executive, Collegiate Sales
Hometown? Powell, Ohio
Nickname? Han, Hanna Banana
What cartoon character best describes you and why? I would be Blossom from the Powder Puff girls because she is the stubborn older sister of the three, and I am also the oldest of three girls!
Random fact about yourself? I have pulled a five-horse trailer and a she-shed behind my truck across two states with only a few “almost” accidents.
Favorite Blink Moment? Our annual Blink Olympics day with all staff in town!
Cody Carter
Senior Account Executive National Accounts
ccarter@blinkmarketing.comCody Carter Senior Account Executive National Accounts
Brey Conder
Senior Account Manager
Most likely to eat a Crumbl cookie while working out
bbaltazar@blinkmarketing.comBrey Conder Senior Account Manager
Hometown? Goshen, IN
Nickname? All of my family and close friends call me Brey Brey
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Winnie-the-Pooh because I am soft-spoken, thoughtful, and friendly. I also have the biggest sweet tooth!
Random fact about yourself? Growing up, I spent a lot of time running and playing soccer. I played college soccer and still hold the mile record at my middle school – 5.34! Another random fact – I was named after the colors brown and gray!
Favorite Blink Moment? When I was taken to Connors for lunch my first day at Blink. The food in Tennessee is amazing!
Shelby Webb
Senior Account Manager
Most likely to read an entire book on her lunch break
swebb@blinkmarketing.comShelby Webb Senior Account Manager
Hometown? Mount Juliet, TN
Nickname? Shelbs
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Belle from Beauty & the Beast. She loves being kind to everyone and she’s driven! Plus, I love to read and am jealous of her library in the castle.
Random fact about yourself? I collect coffee mugs! I have mugs from places I have traveled to or that have friends have traveled to and gifted me. I have over 100 of them.
Favorite Blink Moment? So many to choose from like employee appreciation days, when a group of us toured Hit’s factory in Florida, but the one that tops them all is Telling Carolina and Jenny I was pregnant and they teared up and hugged me!
Ashley McGehee
Senior Account Manager
Most likely to marry Adam Sandler
amcgehee@blinkmarketing.comAshley McGehee Senior Account Manager
Hometown? Richmond, VA
Nickname? Ash
What cartoon character best describes you and why? DeeDee from Dexter’s Laboratory. She is friendly, curious, and energetic. Really bad at science. And loves her brother dearly. 😊 She also has a big imagination!
Random fact about yourself? I quote lines from movies and tv shows in my normal day to day conversations!
Favorite Blink Moment? Broadway with the AM Team! Great conversation and even better company.
Anna Dawson
Account Executive, Inside Sales
Most likely to know more Pitbull songs than you
adawson@blinkmarketing.comAnna Dawson Account Executive, Inside Sales
Hometown? Tullahoma, TN
What cartoon character best describes you and why? I resonate with SpongeBob the most because I am very serious about my work but also love to have a good time and laugh
Random fact about yourself? I won the “Life of the Party” Superlative Award my 8th grade year in middle school
Hoskins Trible
Account Executive, National Accounts
Most likely to drink a 4PM coffee
htrible@blinkmarketing.comHoskins Trible Account Executive, National Accounts
Hometown? Tappahannock, VA
Nickname? Hosh
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Doug Funny. The show “Doug” was based in Richmond and that’s where I moved as a lad. Also perhaps “Courage the Cowardly Dog”, because I was very afraid of ghosts as a child.
Random fact about yourself? I was very afraid of ghosts as a child.
Favorite Blink Moment? Saying “Shaka” to conclude an internal meeting and it being appreciated.
Meme Greene
Account Manager, Collegiate
mgreene@blinkmarketing.comMeme Greene Account Manager, Collegiate
Hometown? Atlanta, GA
Nickname? Memes (like… internet memes.)
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Barbie, because I have lots of different interests and facets… Barbie can do everything!
Random fact about yourself? I have been to 12 countries!
Lia Junghans
Account Executive, Collegiate & Outside Sales
Most likely to become a coastal grandma by 22
ljunghans@blinkmarketing.comLia Junghans Account Executive, Collegiate & Outside Sales
Hometown? Born and raised in Franklin, TN!
Nickname? LJ or Badia (thanks to my parents for starting that one)
What cartoon character best describes you and why? My boyfriend calls me Fix it Felix because I stay calm in stressful situations and always find a way to get a problem put back together!
Random fact about yourself? Before college, I wrote and recorded 3 albums that are still out on streaming services. I’m also left handed!
Favorite Blink Moment? It’s hard to pick just one, but I would say the annual product showcase. It’s so much fun to have our clients in the office and show off all of our favorite products!
Madison Smith
Account Manager
Most likely to coach your kid’s soccer team
msmith@blinkmarketing.comMadison Smith Account Manager
Hometown? Franklin, TN
Nickname? Smitty
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Crush from Finding Nemo – I’m laid back and love the ocean
Random fact about yourself? I played soccer at Ole Miss
Favorite Blink Moment? When the entire office scared me on Halloween (causing me to almost put a hole in the wall)
Julia Goodson
Order Management Team Lead
Most likely to have more tennis shoes than Foot Locker
jhill@blinkmarketing.comJulia Goodson Order Management Team Lead
Hometown? Beech Grove, Indiana
Nickname? Jules or Julie
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Eep from the Croods. She hates staying inside, loves to explore new things, and she is always there to help others.
Random fact about yourself? I absolutely love playing Nintendo video games when I am not outdoors. I have competed in a Super Smash Brothers Melee tournament, and I am a huge fan of Zelda.
Favorite Blink Moment? Field Day!
Kayla Hill
Order Management and Inventory Coordinator
Most likely to go viral….again!
khill@blinkmarketing.comKayla Hill Order Management and Inventory Coordinator
Hometown? Nashville, TN
Nickname? Kay
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Marceline the Vampire Queen (she’s a total rockstar)
Random fact about yourself? My thumbs are not the same size
Favorite Blink Moment? Travelling to Florida to tour the Hit facility.
Hannah Barger
Order Management and Inventory Coordinator
Most likely to be seen carrying her dog like a child
hbarger@blinkmarketing.comHannah Barger Order Management and Inventory Coordinator
Hometown? Mount Juliet, TN
Nickname? Hannah B.
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Bubbles from Powerpuff girls because I’m bubbly, kind and love to make people laugh. Plus, she loves animals so it’s only fitting!
Random fact about yourself? I love photography, visiting new cities and playing with my dog Fitz.
Favorite Blink Moment? Mems with the order management team – we’re always supporting each other and laughing 😊
Beth Snider
Accountant
Most likely to ACTUALLY read the instructions
bsnider@blinkmarketing.comBeth Snider Accountant
Hometown? Bartlett, TN
Nickname? meanie
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Lucy from Charlie Brown - we look alike and I can be loud and bossy
Random fact about yourself? my first (and only) TikTok video had 213 views 😊
Natasha Johnson
Office Administrator and Bookkeeper
Most likely to have visited more countries than you
njohnson@blinkmarketing.comNatasha Johnson Office Administrator and Bookkeeper
Hometown? I grew up in Clearwater, FL; lived in the Atlanta, GA, area for high school and college; lived in Asheville, NC, for the past 13 years; and just moved to Nashville in January!
Nickname? “Tash” or “Tasha”
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Lucy “Wyldstyle” from The Lego Movie; I’m super independent and sarcastic, but kindhearted too. I’m strict and expect a lot, but love just as hard!
Random fact about yourself? I’m a half Chinese/half Irish first generation American and have a tattoo of my Chinese middle name. I have a horse and used to be a horse trainer. I did eight countries in six weeks mostly solo with my newly-2yo in 2019.
Favorite Blink Moment? So far it’s the amazing support I’ve gotten from the exec team—and the rest of the staff--having stepped in to a high-traffic position at a really hectic time.
Kimberly Tomarong
Accounting Assistant
kim@blinkmarketing.comKimberly Tomarong Accounting Assistant
Hometown? Tagum City, Philippines
Nickname? Kim
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Spongebob Squarepants - I'm a fun-loving person
Random fact about yourself? I eat a lot but don't gain weight that much. 😃
Rebecca Francis
E-Commerce Inventory, Team Lead
Most likely to move to China and miss Blink Marketing so much that she comes back!
rfrancis@blinkmarketing.comRebecca Francis E-Commerce Inventory, Team Lead
Hometown? Kent, Ohio – I moved many times growing up.
Nickname? Becca or Becca B.
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Dory from Finding Nemo. I like to think I am optimistic, I am always up for an adventure and I have a horrible memory!
Random fact about yourself? I have been on ESPN multiple times.
Favorite Blink Moment? The moment I was hired….BOTH TIMES!
Rachel Bray
Webstore Team Lead
Most likely to be a real-life Disney princess
rbray@blinkmarketing.comRachel Bray Webstore Team Lead
Hometown? St. Peter, IL
Nickname? Rach
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Cinderella because I love to help and care for others, but sometimes enjoy the spotlight and having a “midnight moment”
Random fact about yourself? I won a national cursive handwriting award in 4th grade.
Melissa Gerodias
Webstore Operations Coordinator
melissa@blinkmarketing.comMelissa Gerodias Webstore Operations Coordinator
Charlsie Nacrelli
Senior Marketing Specialist
Most likely to eat her way around the world
cnacrelli@blinkmarketing.comCharlsie Nacrelli Senior Marketing Specialist
Hometown? Opelika, AL
Nickname? don't have one : /
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Lorelai Gilmore - I love to eat junk food, have a unique (and hopefully sometimes witty) personality, and am a confident and capable woman
Random fact about yourself? I was in one of the Divergent Series films (Allegiant Part 1)!
Favorite Blink Moment? Happy Hour? lol
Larissa Cantu
Graphic Designer
Most likely to adopt all the animals in the world
lcantu@blinkmarketing.comLarissa Cantu Graphic Designer
Hometown? Piracicaba, Brazil
Nickname? Lari (Pronounced "Laddy")
What cartoon character best describes you and why? I think Lisa from The Simpsons. We share a love for art, music, and animals, and sometimes find ourselves lost in our own imaginative worlds.
Random fact about yourself? I'm originally from Piracicaba, SP, in Brazil! I moved to the US to go to college when I was only17.
Favorite Blink Moment? Thanksgiving Potluck...The banana pudding is just amazing.
Jay Patrick Romero
Graphic Designer
Most likely to live in the beach and drink coffee
jromero@blinkmarketing.comJay Patrick Romero Graphic Designer
Hometown? Pampanga, Philippines
Nickname? Jaypat
What cartoon character best describes you and why? SpongeBob SquarePants because I can be a friend to anyone.
Random fact about yourself? I still drink milk before going to bed.
Favorite Blink Moment? When I heard that I'd be working at Blink Marketing.
Jared Collins
Graphic Designer
Most likely to win the lottery but lose the ticket
jcollins@blinkmarketing.comJared Collins Graphic Designer
Hometown? Hendersonville, TN
Nickname? JC
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Charlie Brown is loyal, determined, and just a bit wishy-washy. Never gives up, even when he probably should. He is kind and patient by nature.
Random fact about yourself? I am the youngest of three brothers.
Favorite Blink Moment? My first day everyone was so nice and welcoming.
Grace Guilas
Webstore Support Coordinator
grace@blinkmarketing.comGrace Guilas Webstore Support Coordinator
Hometown? Pampanga, Philippines
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Bugs Bunny - always snacking and can't go a minute without having a munch 😊
Random fact about yourself? I have a secret talent for writing children's books!
Ruane Bajaro
Webstore Operations Coordinator
ruane@blinkmarketing.comRuane Bajaro Webstore Operations Coordinator
Claire David
Webstore Supplier Coordinator
claire@blinkmarketing.com
Claire David Webstore Supplier Coordinator
Hometown? Tarlac City, Philippines
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Naruto. I make everyone laugh with my silly jokes. He always says "dattebayo " in Japanese means "Believe it". I am strong like him and always believe that Peace is the key to anything!
Random fact about yourself? I will choose a gaming console over a nice bag or dress.
Favorite Blink Moment? When I was hired in the company <3
Anthony Conner
E-Commerce Inventory Coordinator
Most likely to take home a cat he found on the street
aconner@blinkmarketing.comAnthony Conner E-Commerce Inventory Coordinator
Hometown? Naugatuck, CT
Nickname? N/A
What cartoon character best describes you and why? Jack Sparrow! – bet you thought I would say Spider-Man.
Random fact about yourself? I majored in music and college and am involved in numerous musical ensembles throughout middle Tennessee. I occasionally gig in the Nashville area as well as some areas in Kentucky.
Favorite Blink Moment? Putting on countless team engagement events throughout the year.