Ashley Kohler
Founder, Awesome Inc
Ashley Kohler is the head of motion design and animation studio Awesome Incorporated.
She has led teams on hundreds of episodes of series animation for networks like Adult Swim, Comedy Central, Hulu and IFC, while also supervising commercial, promo, and packaging projects for clients like FX, Cartoon Network, Wieden+Kennedy, and Nickelodeon. She is passionate about improving workplace culture in the industry and empowering artists, and serves on the board of directors for ASIFA South.
Craig Sheldon
Creative Director
Craig is a creative leader with a passion for bringing ideas to life and creative problem solving. After graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design, he discovered a love for all things motion and has been dedicated to learning and growing in the field ever since. Starting at Awesome Inc in 2013, it's been a dream come true for Craig to work on a wide range of commercial, music video, and promo projects, eventually taking on the role of Creative Director in 2021.
Brandon Betts
VP of Production
Educated in TV production and film studies from UGA, Brandon pivoted from creative aspirations to production management after discovering a preternatural love for delivery specs. Fortunate to be born in the birthplace of Adult Swim, Atlanta, GA, he fulfilled a life goal by producing animation on such series as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, and Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell. He champions credit to artists, a respectful work/life balance, and endeavors to be the resonant frequency of calmness on productions.
THOSE WHO MAKE US AWESOME
Ashley Kohler 🧶, Jamie Galatas ❔, Brandon Betts 🎷🐍, Aaron Miller 🤹♂️,
Craig Sheldon 🤷♂️, Melissa Wolfert 🐺, Belen Saenz De Viteri 💪, Joshua Spencer 🚂,
Chris Nickels 🌼, Katherine Stockton 🙀, Thomas Fine 🧙♂️, Justin King 👑,
Katelyn Walsh 🧡, Rowan Ceredona 🌿, Sofia Guerra 🔥, Yuki Wong 🐀,
Heather Bay 🐴, Mark McDonald 🍟, Drew Schmidt 🦈, Emily Rodriguez 💖,
Yanna Casey 🌸, Michelle Zende 🦄, TJ Buford 😅, Robyn Byrd 🤠, Mark Whiting 🧛♂️,
Emma St. John 🍪, James Nethery 🚗, Owen Fishback 🌲, Margie Powers ☕,
Evan McGovern 🙄, Sean Rhodes 🎧, James Von Gravely 🎃, Alana Mango 🥭,
Cailyn Santos 🐉, Pedro Vargas 🧟♂️, Betty Liao 😺, Travis Lockhart 🤱, Jennifer Ober 🍿,
Tiffany Rishel ✨, Nina Robinson 🎱, Joshua Mullinax 📼, Catriona DiNero ☀️,
Nana Boachie 👾 , Juan Montoya 🦆, Samantha Gray 😎, Moroni Taylor 🐧,
David De Rooij 🍪, Amir Avni 👽, Rich Ferguson-Hull 🚙, Helder Mendonca 💡,
Bob Jaques 🛵, Chris Ross ✈️, Jamie Sutton 🖼, Katie Frasier 🥑, Steve Stefenalli 🦉,
Jose Pou 🦔, Jamie Oliff 🍔, Stefani Maier Acthing ✌, Chris Sauve 🌴, Kristen Keeves 🐳