Meet the Experts

The Maker City Summit

September 16 — 18
Knoxville, Tennessee

Experts in specific subject matter are partnering with The Maker City to discuss tactical how-to’s, providing step-by-step information to grow your business.

As a registered attendee of #TheMakerCitySummit you have the opportunity to add an expert session for the weeks following the Summit.

These sessions are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you have already registered, check your inbox to select your expert sessions! If you haven’t registered yet, come on! 


Marcus Williamson
University of Tennessee

Branding, Graphic Design

Marcus Williamson is a Senior Graphic Designer at The University of Tennessee, In addition, he has provided freelance graphic design services since 2010. Marcus designs for the University of Tennessee, City Church, and for Knoxville.


Nikki Elliott
Elliott Advisory Group

Accounting

With over 16 years in the finance and accounting profession, Nikki has worked with businesses of all sizes to not only improve financial reporting, but to help management understand what is behind the numbers. Nikki specializes in helping business owners meet financials goals and plan for future growth.



JR Charles
ParOneTVe

Commerce and Digital Marketing

JR Charles, of ParOne and Digital Consultants LLC. He has been an entrepreneur and strategy consultant since 2010. His fields of experience span from technology disciplines such as computer manufacturing, cloud computing to sophisticated marketing industries including golf and sporting goods. 


Jasmine Newton
Javon Renee Portraits

Business Growth, Photography

Join Jasmine Newton, professional photographer at Javon Renee Portraits, for a one-on-one expert session on business growth or photography.


Shawn Poynter
Poynter Photo Co & The Central Collective

Photography

Shawn Poynter is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He specializes in reportage, portraiture, and travel photography. Join Shawn Poynter, professional photographer and owner of The Central Collective, for a one-on-one expert session on photography.


Amy Fierro
ETSY

Etsy Store Optimization

Join Amy Fierro, member of the Sellers Lab team at Etsy, for a one-on-one expert session on Etsy. Amy is an expert in seller education for Etsy.


Mal Alder
Alder & Co

Social Media, Content Marketing, SEO, Web Development, Google Ads, Graphic Design

Mal Alder is an award-winning digital marketer focused on helping small businesses succeed. Alder & Co. grew out of a desire to help business owners take back control of their digital marketing. 


Adrienne Webster
AOW Accounting

Financial, Bookkeeping

Adrienne Webster is a Knoxville native. She opened her firm, AOW Tax & Accounting in 2008. She is an advocate for the small business and believes that all businesses should be given the resources to thrive, regardless of their ability to pay. Since 2016, she has volunteered her expertise at KEC's Co-Starters Program and the Makers City Summit. 


Halee Sprinkle
Czech Yourself Marketing

Marketing, Social Media

Halee isn’t just a marketing professional — she’s a marketing alchemist. Her extensive professional background coupled with a commitment to self-discipline and a desire to help others allows her to not only meet her clients’ needs, but transform their marketing strategies and businesses for the better. 


Catherine Porth Cahill
Let Her Speak & KEC

Business Strategy, Project Management, Systems, Leadership, Personal Growth

Catherine is the Founder of Let Her Speak where she curates women-empowered events, conducts female-focused research, and develops leadership-growth education. In addition, Catherine is the Director of Insights & Development for the KEC. 


Courtney Delaura
Lot 25

Product Launch, Digital Marketing, Sales Enablement, Leadership

Courtney DeLaura is a communication and marketing professional. With over 15 yrs of successful experience in industries such as CPG, DTC retail, and tech, Courtney brings unique perspectives to business and marketing.


Kenneth Herring
River and Rail Theatre Co

Community Engagement, Networking, Entertainment, Business Growth

Join Kenneth Herring, Managing Director at River and Rail Theatre/Old City Performing Arts Center for a one-on-one expert session.


Jon Oldacre
Oldacre Agency

Marketing, Branding, Graphic Design, Content, Email Marketing, Customer Retention

Jonathan Oldacre is the Owner, Founder, and Chief Marketing Strategist at Oldacre Agency. Oldacre Agency is a next gen digital marketing agency that uses engaging content and tech to drive awareness, leads, and customer retention.


Bailey Foster
The Real Good Kitchen

Leadership, Training, Food Business

Bailey Foster is the founder of Real Good Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator. She believes in the power of food to build community, break down barriers and make lasting change.


Lauren & Jesse Wagner
NATHANNA Graphic Design

Branding, Graphic Design, Website Creation

Jesse and Lauren Wagner are founders of Nathanna, a creative design studio. Design. Research. Art. Thinking. A little bit of everything but with one focus; creating thoughtful and meaningful work that will help you and your ideas grow.


Allie Biddle
allie biddle art and design

Wholesale, Scaling Business

Allie Biddle is a designer and artist working in Knoxville, Tennessee. She grew up in North Texas and in 2015 started her studio practice focused on her line of calm and colorful goods available through her online shop, as well as freelance design work. 


Holly Rainey
KEC and The Maker City

Photography, Content Creation, Social Media Management

Holly Rainey is the Social Media Manager for KEC and The Maker City. Holly is a creative professional that specializes in documentary style photography and has published a book of her work with Black in Appalachia. 


Joseph Woods (Black Atticus)
Park City Printing

Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Graphic Design

Joseph Woods runs Park City Printing, where he’s offered “printing with soul since 1998.”  Woods is also widely known to the spoken-word and musical community as Black Atticus - offering his music on Spotify and poetry workshops as well as event hosting and performances across a wide spectrum.


Anne Templeton
Templeton Marketing and Events

Marketing, Process Management, Strategy

Professional marketer and event creator. Skilled in the development of multi-faceted marketing campaigns and experienced in managing both internal and external clients.



Presented by City of Knoxville, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, and Launch TN
Sponsored by Maker Exchange and First Century Bank