Stoke

Stoke's partners take their work seriously. Fortunately, they don't take themselves too seriously.

David Miller: Partner, Director of Brand Strategy

A co-founder of Stoke, David Miller has a diverse background in strategic marketing and concept development for firms within the healthcare, financial service, professional service, manufacturing, technology and consumer product industries. Through research and strategic planning, David guides clients to the organizational change and market positioning that creates winning brands.

He's been recognized by Advertising Age magazine with the "Newspaper Marketer of the Year" award. He's been honored as one of Graphic Design USA's "50 People to Watch." The Puget Sound Business Journal recognized him as one of Washington's "40-under-40," among the top business leaders in the Northwest. A noted public speaker and guest lecturer, he has presented at Harvard Medical Center and published in Brandweek, HOW Magazine, Communication Arts and Marketing.

David began his career as a copywriter for Brandt Advertising before moving to broadcast media at Surrey Broadcasting. His interest in consumer marketing and media led him to Radio Hauraki in Auckland, New Zealand where he worked as a marketing consultant with the PRISM Group while also playing rugby for Otahuhu Rugby Club.

An avid surfer and recovering ski bum, he and his wife are also busy with three young kids. David served as President of Marketing Communication Executives International (MCEI), served on the boards of The Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center-Business Alliance and The Friends of Children's Hospital, and served as board chair to the American Marketing Association in Seattle.

 

Erin Quick: Partner, Design Director

A co-founder of Stoke, Erin Quick comes from a marketing and client service background. She has marketed and managed global brand development and implementation programs for some of the world's most well-known companies. Today, Erin's primary responsibility is developing powerful brand design concepts and implementation programs for clients.

Recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the "most influential young business owners, decision makers and executives with entrepreneurial spirit" in Seattle, Quick was recently added to the esteemed list of "40 Under 40" alumni.

A Washington State native, Erin began her career in the Seattle advertising industry, working for clients with a nationwide or global footprint, including Mrs. Fields, Starbucks and Microsoft.

Her desire to pursue brand strategy took her to the San Francisco and New York offices of Addison, working on the Domino's Pizza repositioning and global implementation, ConocoPhillips global brand identity development and the Merrill Lynch simplification program and company-wide implementation.

Erin's client experience spans the financial services, non-profit, healthcare, industrial and professional service industries –– including Swedish Medical Center, GE Healthcare, Susan G. Komen, Oldcastle Precast, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Erin served three terms on the Board of Directors for the Puget Sound chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and currently sits on the Board of Directors for The Ruby Room, a Seattle-based nonprofit that provides formal gowns to low-income Seattle-area high school girls who are unable to purchase their own dance attire.

 

Heather Miller: Director of Content

Heather has an extensive background in marketing communications, with an emphasis on positioning, content planning and messaging. While her experience spans multiple industries, she specializes in healthcare and technology for a wide variety of projects including print collateral, Web sites, newsletters, advertising, articles for publication, clinical case studies and multi-media scripts.

A graduate of the University of Washington, Heather consults with clients to assess current marketing programs and materials, and assists them in developing content plans with a clear message and consistent brand voice across the entire marketing continuum.

Heather served as Communications Director for leading healthcare technology companies IDX and Vitalcom. She has served as a key communications advisor to GE Healthcare for over ten years, building marketing communications programs from the ground up, and establishing and managing corporate brand identity standards throughout.

Heather has worked on projects for diverse organizations including Medtronic,  Microsoft, Seattle Chocolates, Cranium, and the Washington Software Alliance.

When she's not writing, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and reading.