Howard is the “G” in NGS. An industrial designer by training – as evidenced by some of our clients’ products and the sleek look of their tradeshow booths – he’s the consummate hyphenate: principal-account exec-print production manager-consultant-proofreader-coach (the latter for his kids’ soccer teams). You’ll even find him having breakfast Sunday mornings with clients and vendors.

	One of the founders of NGS in 1976, Tom’s expertise in digital photo manipulation keeps him in great demand with the designers and art directors at the agency (line up for lessons, folks!). On a sunny day, you’re just as likely to look out back and see his convertible as you are his Harley Springer. Tom is an expert woodworker… call his house and you’ll likely hear Linda say, “Oh, he’s in the basement.”

	John has been on staff at NGS as Senior Art Director since February 1997. He was previously an Art Director at KDS Marketing Inc., Exton, PA, and Graphic Designer at Anspach Grossman Portugal Inc., New York. His recent honors include placing as a Finalist in the Philly Gold 2000 competition for his work on the Checkpoint Systems, Inc. 1999 Annual Report.

	Steve is the “crunch” man – give him an assignment that would bring lesser designers to tears and he'll hang in there, turning it out quickly and accurately. Collateral, catalogs, CD samplers, line art – the man has the patience of a saint. Owing to his sturdy Western boots and stories of his post-college years in Texas, we refer to him as “Stevie Ray.”

	Val is our “go-to” person – everything from job openings to FedExes to a project’s budget status. She juggles he phone and the billing and even Ivan’s feedings (by telling Gregg that our veiled-chameleon is out of crickets). Her laugh is infectious and knowledge of gardening encyclopedic. Give her a call if you really want to know how things get done around here!

	We call him “Proseman” – the perfect moniker for our word guy. Paul has driven creative, written copy and managed accounts here at NGS since 1993. He knows LED printers inside and out, and can deliver a trade show strategy in record time. When he’s not reviewing movies – and spoiling the ending for most of us – he’s doing a flawless Richard Lewis impression.

	Wendy keeps tabs on everything we do around here – then she captures it all in the agency’s timesheets. She keeps us productive and solvent. She knows where the most obscure print samples are stored and can locate the hardest-to-find job jackets in the shop. She’s proud of her administrative skills – second only to her new baby boy, Fred.

	Linda is our comptroller – a combination bookkeeper and accountant – and therefore our favorite person (especially on Thursday, when she hands out our checks). Actually, she’s like a “mom” to us... nagging us to wash our dishes and clean up our rooms. But a more concerned, involved and receptive mother you won’t find anywhere.

	Mike joined NGS in 1998 after five years as design director at Century Advertising and ten years as design director at The Lorish Company. He can most often be found directly under a light bulb: he lives, eats and sleeps thinking about concepts. Mike supplements his thrilling life of designing with the added kick of skydiving, having logged more than 500 jumps to date.

	Chris designs and art directs web projects for NGS… and in between managing his own busy roster of projects, he helps us all with our computer problems (it’s great to have an MIS guy on staff!). That Harley Fat Boy you see parked out back is Chris’s… if it’s a sunny day, chances are he rode to work.

	Gregg has been with NGS since 1989. When he’s not running to see a client or tackling a pile of bills, he art directs print, web and trade show graphics. He does not vacuum, dust or do windows. But he does go that extra mile for our clients: his mantra is “on target, on budget, on time.” After hours, you’ll find him out on his bike or playing Legos with his boys.