Meet The Team

Business can be a powerful platform for social change, and our higher purpose is to use our business as a force for good. At Creative Alignments we strive to nurture an inclusive culture where differences are valued and employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. As part of this, we are on a long-term journey to continually learn about ourselves and how we can be more intentional in our efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, both internally and with our clients.

Peggy Shell

(she/her/hers)
Founder & CEO

Can’t find enjoyment in an interaction with Peggy? Seek professional help. She is our guiding light, fearless leader and the only one among us who has the mad skills (and guts) to do the worm.

Chuck McCoy

Senior Partner, Tech Managing Director

I dare you to find a nicer person than Chuck. Luckily for us, Chuck loves building small companies and he’s doing that right here at CA.

Frank Milianti

Partner, CPG Managing Director

Frank is a combination of all the best. He balances his easy-going ways, ability to say calm in any storm and signature ball cap attire with focus, dedication and inspiring leadership.

Stella Brown

(she/her/hers)
Recruiting Coordinator

A Colorado native, Stella had a lifetime of amazing personal and professional experiences even before she kicked off her career. Now, she is the engine that keeps our network of projects running smoothly.

Angie Bryan

(she/her/hers)
CPG Recruiter

Known as Mama Bear, Angie will always find a way to support someone who needs it, personally or professionally.

Jane Burrows

(she/her/hers)
Technical Recruiter

Jane is adept at seeing the potential in everyone and helping them achieve their best. What attracted her to recruiting? Making a difference in people’s lives and the lives of their family members.

Nicole Campos

Senior Technical Recruiter

Want ideas for a good restaurant? Nicole is your person. Likewise, if you’re growing a company at breakneck speed and need a recruiter who can lead you through any opportunity or challenge without batting an eye.

TRIZA CODILLO

(she/her/hers)
Technical Recruiter

A serial hobbyist, Triza soaks up all the learning and experiences she can, whether creative, intellectual, or cultural. Seriously, pick a topic and we’re sure you’ll have an interesting conversation with her.

Chisty Cope, recruiter

Christy cope

(she/her/hers)
Senior Technical Recruiter

With 30 years of experience in recruiting and HR for both startups and Fortune 500 companies, Christy has a wealth of knowledge needed to guide any situation.

Megan Couture

(she/her/hers)
CPG Recruiter

Megan loves connecting the dots and building bridges in everything she does, so bringing together amazing candidates with amazing companies…well, what could be better?

Romain Dawkins

CPG Recruiter

Romain dreams big and has the strategic mind, steady demeanor, focus and collaborative style to make big things happen. He is definitely the partner you want on your team.

Mike FeldKamp

(he/him/his)
Senior Technical Recruiter

You can count on Mike to bring great ideas to a conversation, and creative solutions to a challenge, not to mention the best musical match for the moment.

Shenna Fitzgerald

(she/her/hers)
Director of Impact & Strategic Communications

Starting her day with a two-hour bike commute, Shenna somehow comes into work full of energy and a joyful approach to everything that comes her way.

Sydney Hopp

(she/her/hers)
Sales Operations Coordinator

Sydney has mastered the great trifecta of kindness, efficiency, and support, all to keep our marketing and business development efforts running smoothly.

Jill Hunziker

CPG Recruiter

Jill is a woman of few words and enormous output. Her knack for creating and supporting cohesive teams is immediately evident in how much quality work she accomplishes in a short time.

Hayden Kanikkeberg

(he/him/his)
Senior Technical Recruiter

This Idaho Hall of Famer is as dedicated to showing up fully on the great days as he is the rough days. To him, it’s important to stay true to his commitment to excellence, regardless of circumstances.

Shannon Lydick

(she/her/hers)
Technical Recruiter

Shannon brings a world of experience to recruiting. In addition to her bug for international travel, she’s been in tech recruiting, professional development and HR in big law firms, and ran a vintage clothing store!

MJ McCoy

(she/her/hers)
Senior CPG Recruiter

From traveling to beautiful, unknown places by bike to taking on the New York Times crossword puzzle every day, MJ loves adventure, especially the adventure of solving complex problems.

PAM MCCOY

CPG Recruiter

Pam’s love of experiencing cultures different from her own, and the strong work ethic she learned from her parents after immigrating to the U.S., add to her success in people operations and recruiting.

TYLER MONZIE

Senior CPG Recruiter

Personally and professionally, Tyler brings an authentic and dynamic energy to every aspect of his life. One conversation with him is all you need to know what we’re talking about!

Lori Obert

CPG Recruiter

Lori’s trips to the grocery store go beyond shopping for provisions. She feels a sense of pride when she sees the many successful natural food brands that she’s been able to help grow.

Danielle Octavi

(she/her/hers)
CPG Client Services Director

Danielle LOVES recruiting and finds it so rewarding to connect great people to great roles and organizations. Luckily, we deal in awesomeness here, so there’s lots of that.

Courtney Ogren

(she/her/hers)
Director of Operations

Courtney keeps us all in line, saves us when we’re in need, provides comic relief, and most importantly, keeps the engine of our business running like a well-oiled machine. Maybe her title should be “Director Mom.”

Alexis Palmer

(she/her/hers)
CPG Recruiter

Alexis believes that attitude is everything. She adds a level of positivity and curiosity to her recruiting experience that’s perfect for pairing great opportunities with great people.

Manda Palomares

(she/her/hers)
CPG Recruiter

How many people can say they met their spouse while backpacking through Europe? Manda can! Ever since, they have been wanderers who are not lost, living in places from Arizona to Australia.

Alison Peterson

(she/her/hers)
CPG Client Service Director

Alison loves any opportunity to be a positive role model, whether it’s supporting, coaching and developing her team, or creating initiatives that increase diversity and inclusion at all levels.

Dee Ryan

Technical Client Service Director

With Dee’s grounding presence, kindness, competence, and years of experience, you always know everything is going to work out.

Eric Schmid

Technical Recruiter

Heading to the UK for a high school year abroad and visiting 7 European countries, Eric developed his self-sufficiency early and it motivated his move from the Midwest to CA here in Boulder.

Hadley Solomon

(she/her/hers)
Senior Technical Recruiter

Whether helping companies grow, trekking across Nepal for a month, or spending a summer performing in a singing and dancing show, Hadley is always bee-lining it toward a good challenge.

Kat Stefanski

Senior CPG Recruiter

Whether she’s taking on the adventure of life or the adventure of recruiting, Kat is at the ready with kindness, curiosity and a real desire to create something great.

Gillian Tomchyshyn

(she/she/her)
CPG Recruiter

Gillian takes pride in her work and lets nothing stand in her way. Her perseverance, empathy, and ability to easily connect with people have been her career superpowers.

Ben Tinsley

(he/him/his)
Technical Recruiter

Ben combines recruiting his skill with a decade of technical experience as a front-end developer. The result is a deep and nuanced understanding of tech recruiting.

Kyle Wilmot

Technical Client Service Director

Kyle is the calmest sports-loving farmer from Wyoming you’ll ever meet. He puts everyone at ease, and if you look for a definition of “steady and dependable” you’ll see his picture.

Talia Worth

(she/her/hers)
People + Culture Manager

Talia wins the award for the most projects in the works at once, and she rocks them all. Not surprising, given that she mastered the art of walking backward without having to peek as a tour guide in college.