Amanda is an alumna of
the University of Southern Mississippi, holding a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. With over 15 years of industry experience, she brings a deep well of expertise in brand management. Driven by the belief that all great marketing begins—and ends—with your brand, Amanda founded 88 West to help businesses of all sizes grow with intention and clarity. Her unwavering dedication to her clients has earned her a strong reputation; she doesn’t just care—she commits. When you hire us, Amanda sees herself as part of your team, fully invested in your success.Known for her adaptability, she understands that in marketing, the ability to pivot is everything. No matter what challenges arise, Amanda meets them with energy, strategy, and heart.At the core of 88 West is a culture Amanda created: one rooted in passion, partnership, and a drive to see your business thrive. She takes pride in delivering exceptional service, going above and beyond to support you every step of the way.

Sarah grew up in the Tupelo area and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Mississippi University for Women. She uses her years of experience in creating brand identities, managing social media profiles, and designing websites to elevate and promote clients locally and nationally. Integrating traditional art mediums such as watercolor and line illustrations gives her designs a spark of life. When she isn't caring for her 70+ houseplants, she's cuddling her dogs Daisy and Pepper.

Cayla is a creative professional with a passion for ad design, logo design, branding, and web design. With over seven years of experience in digital marketing and graphic design, she excels in enhancing and promoting brands. Cayla now lives in East Texas with her husband, Shawn, and their two cats, Mochi and Jade. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, hiking, walking, and gardening.

Faith has spent the last six years bringing brands to life through bold design and thoughtful social media content. With a degree in Photography from Texas State University, Faith approaches every project with an artist’s eye and a marketer’s mindset. Living in Florida, Faith can often be found lost in a good book, elbows-deep in a craft project, or chasing the perfect beach sunset.

Ava is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. Originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, she is excited to begin her career in marketing while continuing to call Tupelo home. With a background in business and marketing, Ava enjoys creating engaging content and bringing a fresh perspective to each project. She looks forward to opportunities to learn, grow, and develop new skills throughout her career. Outside of work, Ava enjoys spending time with friends and family, needlepointing, and exploring other creative hobbies.

Jacob Harkey is graphic designer with five years of experience in the industry. He is passionate about his work, and brings enthusiasm and a unique style to every design project. In his five years of experience, Jacob has developed a strong understanding of brand strategy and development, having worked with brands to achieve their marketing goals. His goal when it comes to projects is to help individualize brands while adding his own flair. Jacob has worked with notable names like Nike SB, Carhartt, Mossy Oak, and Johnnie O. Jacob has also worked with multiple universities, having the opportunity to recreate logos for application uses. Jacob brings years of experience and a distinct style to the 88 West team.

Kendall is a creative professional with a passion for photography, brand identity creation, interior design, and social media management. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in marketing and digital media and now lives in Tupelo with her husband Josh and their dog, Ted. In her free time, Kendall enjoys roasting and drinking coffee, cooking, growing flowers, and collecting mid-century art and furniture.

Sydney is the Baldwin County Sales Representative, bringing three years of experience in marketing, sales, and public relations to her role. After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Political Science, Sydney pivoted to a job in marketing, which shaped her passion for business development and using marketing as a tool for business growth. Sydney takes a relationship- first approach to her work at 88West, focusing on getting to know a client's brand and business to identify the challenges they are facing. This allows her to connect them with a marketing solution that makes sense for their business, tailoring it specifically to the client. Having grown up vacationing in Baldwin County her whole life, Sydney officially became a resident in October 2025. She loves the close community, local businesses, and laidback lifestyle Baldwin County offers. Outside of work, Sydney is a certified pilates instructor and enjoys staying active, both on land and in the water.