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.

Meet The Team

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.

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

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.