The Marquis model is built on Julie’s design vision and entrepreneurial spirit. Julie believes that all clients deserve strategic, high-quality branding solutions and the full attention of an expert and nimble team—and she has the skills and drive to bring the best talent to bear for every assignment.

Julie’s brand development and project management skills are proven with a wide range of high-profile and complex projects, for large corporations, events and conferences, non-profit organizations, government agencies and small to medium size businesses in a variety of industries. 

Prior to forming Marquis in 2003, Julie’s professional experience includes holding Senior Designer positions at Peter King & Company, Go Fish Design and Cleveland Design in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Recognized in the industry, Julie has received several awards including Print Magazine’s Regional Design Annual Award, IAEE’s First Place “Best of the Show” Award, and a “Best of New England” design award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). Her work is also published in two books: “1,000 Greetings” by Rockport Publishers and “Logolicious” by Harper Collins.  

Julie is a member in The Boston Club, one of the largest organizations of women executives and professional leaders in the Northeast. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.

Martin has successfully launched, branded, and rebranded companies as both a client and a creative consultant. He has led international teams of designers, developers, production specialists, and copywriters to create strategic consumer and B2B programs that deliver on brand promise and business reality.

Prior to working with Marquis, Martin held senior management positions at Walden Media, a Los Angeles-based film production company, ThingWorld, a developer of multimedia technologies, and Gaming VC, an online gaming operator based in Europe,

Martin also brings deep experience as a brand consultant and art director working with clients such as HP, NEC, Lotus, Finagle a Bagel, Reebok, Harvard Medical School, Forrester, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Martin received B.A. degrees in Fine Arts and Art History from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY and an M.S. in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, New York, NY.

From print collateral and advertising to websites, identity systems and TV spots, Taylor’s work reflects both industry expertise and a strong instinct for business. Taylor is a tireless problem solver with a passion for original and eye-catching design. He believes that the most successful solutions must clearly communicate a strong message and inspire people to learn more and take action.

Prior to working with Marquis Design, Taylor’s experience includes an Associate Art Director position at The Buntin Group, the largest advertising agency in Nashville, TN, and recognized as one of the “Best of the South.” His Industry recognition includes Addy Awards at the local, regional, and national levels.

Taylor holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.

As a strategist and writer, Mary Ann focuses on positioning, building, and re-energizing brands, and in demystifying complex information. Mary Ann began her career with New York advertising agencies Scali, McCabe, Sloves, and Lord, Geller, Federico, Einstein, working on Nikon, IBM, Fuji Film, and The Wall Street Journal.

She then moved to Ogilvy & Mather, where she became a Senior Partner, Executive Creative Director responsible for the American Express advertising program with high-end retail, dining, and tourism partners, the I Love New York campaign, Fortune magazine, Sheraton, Merck, and many other accounts.

Today, Mary Ann works directly with both corporate clients and world-renowned nonprofit organizations. These include Mathworks, DA-Desk, Yale University, Riverdale Country School, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.

Mary Ann received her B.A. from Pitzer College, Claremont CA and her M.A. in English and American Literature from the University of Washington.

Lynn specializes in helping companies define, develop, and implement brand strategies and stories that are meaningful, distinctive, and compelling. Lynn is also a versatile, collaborative copywriter skilled in all media – both new and traditional. She has a proven track record across a wide range of industries, including financial services, retail, food, foodservice, high technology, education, and healthcare.

Over the course of her career, Lynn has worked with major Boston advertising agencies such as Ingalls, Quinn & Johnson/BBDO and Hill Holliday. Her clients included Ocean Spray, T.J. Maxx, Fidelity Mutual Funds, Gillette, Bank of America, Teradyne, Massachusetts General Hospital, and John Hancock. She is also the author of Peaceful Places Boston: A Guide to121 Tranquil Spots in the City and Beyond, published in 2011 by Menasha Ridge Press.  

In addition to her work for Marquis Design, Lynn has worked with corporate clients, advertising agencies, and design firms, including Sovereign Bank, Bose Corporation, John Hancock, Garelick Farms, Barefoot Books, and Ocean Spray.

Lynn received a B.A in sociology from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

Sharon has spent more than 25 years in senior marketing positions at major corporations and advertising agencies. She has served as Chief Marketing Officer for Barnes & Noble, Brooks Brothers, and Red Door Spa Holdings.

She began her career at Ogilvy & Mather and Ted Bates Advertising Worldwide, where she became an Executive Vice President, managing blue chip packaged goods and financial services clients.

In 2002, Sharon founded Strategic Marketing Group, which advises senior management on brand strategy and positioning, business development, strategic partnerships, research and market intelligence, and creation of marketing plans utilizing a full range of traditional and non-traditional tactics.

Her clients have included Scholastic Inc., Paul Stuart, Verizon Wireless, Hill Holiday Advertising, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Syracuse College of Law. She was engaged by King & Spalding NY to develop a positioning and business development plan to penetrate the Northeast market.

Sharon also works with a range of non-profit clients. She was the strategist on the team that helped the Medicare Rights Center to clarify its positioning and messaging to donors, the media, and consumers. She also worked with Jewish Child Care Association to communicate the brand story for Ametz, its adoption counseling service.

Sharon is a graduate of The Wharton School and Williams College. She serves on The Lincoln Center Business Council, as well as the Board of Directors for the All-Star Orchestra.