Our Team
Heather Hannay
Founder/Creative Director
Heather began her career in graphic design in 2009 and has over a decade of experience in the real estate and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industries, working with top companies like Douglas Elliman and Compass. With a strategic mindset and a passion for impactful design, Heather excels in strategic branding and creative direction, focusing on the purpose and content behind each project. Her expertise helps real estate professionals elevate their brand and stand out in a competitive market.
Outside of her professional life, Heather enjoys the great outdoors—whether hiking, snowboarding, backpacking, or traveling. She and her husband have visited over 20 countries and are always planning their next adventure. Heather is also a proud mom to an 11-year-old rescue pup and welcomed a baby girl in the summer of 2023.
Dallas Franklin
Design Lead
Dallas is a seasoned creative leader with 20+ years of experience in the design industry. Her professional expertise includes branding, print, packaging, experiential design, UX/UI, and product design for Adobe. She brings hands-on real estate experience as a former Design Director for Compass where she oversaw design for the Southeast region of over 4,000+ agents. By partnering with Compass marketing directors across U.S. markets, Dallas helped to promote efficiency among design teams and spearhead creative that benefitted Compass and its 25,000+ agents. She loves the tactility of premium print techniques, obsesses over beautiful typography, and is an avid believer in strong, simple communication that surprises and delights.
Outside of work, Dallas enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs. She is passionate about yoga and teaches at fitness centers in her local community.
Tate VobAch
Marketing Specialist
Tate Vobach has over a decade of marketing experience, with two and a half of those years coming directly from real estate marketing. After graduating from the University of Kansas in 2014, Tate began working in both field and event marketing for different brands like Adidas, Topgolf, and Red Bull. After the 2020 pandemic shut down marketing events, Tate decided to explore the world of real estate marketing, which had always been an interest of his. This resulted in a new job with Compass Real Estate Brokerage as a Marketing Advisor in Berkeley, CA. Tate had the opportunity to work with top-tier agents in the Bay Area, assisting them with their marketing strategy — ranging from social media to listing strategies to branding. When working with clients, his goal is to understand them, their goals and ensure that each agent feels supported in their marketing journey and reaching the next level of their career.
Outside of work, Tate enjoys spending time with his dog, Thompson, rooting on the Kansas Jayhawks or Kansas City Chiefs, watching movies or listening to live music.
Eripitan Osagie-sule
Social Media Manager
With 8+ years of experience across higher education, retail, agency, and entertainment, Eripitan (pronounced Air-Repeat-Ten) is a Social Media Strategist who transforms brands into social media powerhouses. A storyteller at heart, she blends captivating narratives with data-driven strategies that spark connection and deliver real results. Eripitan is passionate about helping people and brands shine brightly and spark meaningful change. From Elijah Craig Bourbon to We Buy Ugly Houses and more, she’s built loyal audiences and delivered measurable impact.
Outside of work, she is likely in perpetual Christmas mode, constantly fighting the urge to put the tree up (even in July), planning her next travel adventure, working out, or making memories with loved ones.
Kaitlyn Statham
Marketing Specialist
Kaitlyn is a dynamic marketing strategist who builds brands with purpose and personality. With over 8 years of marketing experience and 3+ years in real estate, she uniquely blends creative problem-solving with deep expertise in real estate marketing and compliance. Kaitlyn is consistently up for the challenge of crafting compelling stories through creative — whether launching a brand or a property — and takes a values-driven approach to her work, because the strongest brands are built with character. She also has a background in design, allowing her to serve as a true creative liaison, translating real estate and design jargon to bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Outside of her professional life, Kaitlyn enjoys adventuring with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pup, Poppy, in all the beauty that Southern California has to offer. Kaitlyn also thrives on community and spends her weekends plugged into her local gym and strolling through estate sales in her sunny LA neighborhood.
Iro Kane
Paid Media Specialist
Iro is a strategic and creative paid media professional with deep expertise in full-funnel digital campaigns. She has worked with brands across real estate, home services, B2B, and lifestyle, combining data-driven insights with thoughtful execution to build marketing systems that convert and scale effectively.
Her strengths include developing paid strategies from the ground up, refining underperforming funnels, and translating performance data into clear, actionable growth. Known for her collaborative approach and curiosity-driven mindset, Iro brings a balance of structure and creativity to every project.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, exploring nature trails, and reading philosophy. She finds inspiration in big ideas and brings that same thoughtfulness to the strategies she creates.
Simone Hargrett
Designer
Simone Hargrett is a designer and illustrator based in Minnesota, USA. With nearly 5 years of experience, Simone's unique blend of science smarts and artistic flair results in eye-catching work that combines vibrant colors and dynamic typography. She's passionate about bringing clients' wildest dreams to life and creating designs that are both meaningful and impactful.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Simone is an emoji aficionado, a lover of cinnamon rolls, and a strawberry lemonade connoisseur. She believes that life is too short to be boring, and her fun-loving spirit shines through in her work.
Jessica Abughattas
Marketing Specialist
Jessica Abughattas has been a creative strategist in the real estate industry for more than 12 years. Her marketing career began in 2013 as the Director of Social Media for Sotheby’s International Realty in Calabasas. She went on to join Compass, where she oversaw social media rebranding initiatives from multiple mergers and acquisitions and led a content strategy that resulted in growing the brand’s audience by 5x. Her talents garnered the attention of real estate-focused creative agency 1000watt, where she worked as a Senior Writer from 2022-2024. A trained journalist and award-winning author, she approaches branding and copywriting with an editorial sensibility. She’s passionate about crafting messaging and strategies that feel authentic and resonate deeply with real estate professionals.
She is a California native who loves to travel, practice Pilates, and read as much as possible in her spare time.
Alexander Vicars
Marketing Specialist
Alexander is a seasoned creative professional with over ten years of experience in writing, filmmaking, and photography. His passion for storytelling and innovative marketing strategies led him to transition into the world of business, where he helps brands connect with their target audiences.
He crafts compelling narratives and implements omni-present marketing campaigns that resonate with consumers. His diverse portfolio includes successful projects in the wine, automotive, real estate, and tech startup industries, giving him invaluable insights into consumer behavior and brand engagement.
Alexander's ability to understand and adapt to the nuances of each industry allows him to develop customized strategies that deliver tangible results. He is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by fostering genuine connections with their customers.
Katie Jesmer
Designer
Katie’s unique journey to design began with her career as an audio engineer. Her blend of creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise made the transition to design seamless. Katie has experience in the fashion and automotive industries and was a valuable member of the Compass design team. More recently, she worked at an agency with high-profile clients like Toyota.
Outside of her professional work, Katie enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking and traveling with her husband. She also has a passion for cooking, often experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen. To nurture her creativity beyond the digital realm, Katie has taken up hobbies such as stained glass artistry and sewing. In June 2024, she embraced a new chapter as a mother to a baby girl.
Josh Coleman
Designer
Josh Coleman is a brand and web designer with a storyteller’s soul, a sharp eye for strategy, and a knack for bringing brands to life. From his early days at Compass to his work with startups and established companies, he’s mastered the art of crafting bold, story-driven visuals that don’t just look great but deeply connect with audiences. Passionate about translating a brand’s heart into experiences that resonate, Josh thrives on building solutions that bridge the gap between businesses and the people they serve. Equal parts creative and strategic, he’s your go-to guide for turning big ideas into unforgettable designs.
