Team

Kris Schindler

KRIS SCHINDLER is a highly effective communications professional whose experience crosses the globe, spans more than a dozen years and includes providing marketing and management services to clients in the entertainment, arts, travel, sports, retail, religious, social service and non-profit arenas. A strategic thinker, Kris possesses a big-picture, progressive entrepreneurial mindset that has helped advance businesses from as small as sole proprietorships to as large as major television and motion picture studios. She is known for her “producer mentality,” resourcefulness and ability to identify and build synergetic relationships. Career highlights include affiliations with 20th Century Fox, AFIFest, Daniel Pearl Foundation, Los Angeles County Museum …Continue Reading...

Neal Smith

NEAL SMITH routinely taps into the research and writing skills he’s honed as historian and through his study of literature for the benefit of our clients. His keen ability to identify, gather, organize and apply facts and data is put to use in a variety of capacities ranging from account support to managing special projects. As an account coordinator, Neal has his finger in just about everything, but also finds time to give presentations on using technology to market museums and to scour the Kansas landscape in search of interesting places to eat. Areas of scholarship include: Eisenhower The Interstate Highway System American Beats Cuba Wichita …Continue Reading...

John Thompson

JOHN THOMPSON spearheads Start-Thinking’s technology initiatives. Key strengths include interactive and new media, data analysis, and customized programming. Along with his leadership of technology teams, he has guided business process development and corporate change management efforts. His business experience includes relationships with The Coleman Company, PepsiCo, Yum Brands, IFR, Koch Industries, ICM, Nelson-Atkins Museum, IBM, Prodigy and numerous banking clients. Continue Reading...

Molly Fatkin

Molly Fatkin enjoys the opportunity to utilize her skills of social media, writing and client/media relations in the development and expansion of a brand. Molly is a 2010 graduate of Wichita State University, earning a B.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from the Elliott School of Communication. With each position, she has gained skills that have furthered her knowledge and background. She has previous non-profit experience from her work with the Sedgwick County Fair, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and through Alpha Phi Sorority. She is currently studying for her GRE, though she knows she may be rejected if they ever find out about …Continue Reading...

Rob Freeman

Rob Freeman is a sophomore at Wichita State University. He brings his fresh perspective, analytical skills, and writing abilities to all the projects he works on as an account service intern at Start-Thinking. In addition to working with Start-Thinking, Rob is a member of the Barton International Group, and moonlights as a barista at Starbucks. Check out his Twitter Or, his Linked-In Continue Reading...

Tristan Carter

Tristan graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications. During her time there, she worked in the marketing office at the KSU Theatre. Tristan has previously interned for the City of Wichita in the Division of Arts and Cultural Services, where she assisted in planning and promoting the 2009 Wichita Flight Festival. Communication areas that Tristan finds particularly interesting are entertainment PR, media relations and community relations. Continue Reading...

Seth Etter

Seth is a creative and technical individual focused on designing and developing websites and online applications. With an early start in web languages, he’s been dabbling in all areas of the internet and technology for as long as he can remember. Seth has a deep appreciation for organization and technical semantics, and with experience in areas ranging from 3D modeling to web application development, he has the ability to work seamlessly between all related fields. Seth has worked as a freelance web designer and developer with clients ranging from the Sustainable Energy industry to handmade jewelry, and even motorcycle safety training. …Continue Reading...

Shiron Bell

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Kristen Klucas

Kristen Klucas brings her experience working with clients and media from the former Wichita magazine where she honed her account and client service skills by balancing her business prowess and graphic design skills to help bring client’s ideas and visions to fruition. Kristen graduated with honors from Kansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She supplemented her education working in the public information office at KSU’s Division of Continuing Education and with an internship with Platinum Broadcasting. At Start-Thinking Kristen utilizes her writing, speaking, production and new media skills to …Continue Reading...