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Creative Director + Founder
Scott studied graphic design and communication at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and
specializes in print and interactive design, branding, and identity. Prior to founding Steelcoast
Creative, Scott served as Creative Director for The New Media Group where he created and
managed production of print collateral, multimedia development, and identity campaigns.
Prior to his tenure with The New Media Group, Scott served as a Designer for A to Z
communications where he worked for a variety of prestigious clients including PNC Bank, Alcoa,
H.J. Heinz, Federated Investors, and Duquesne Light. Scott’s work has appeared in national
publications such as Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, SEED Magazine, International
Documentary, and Filmmaker Magazine. Additionally, Scott’s interactive work has won him
accolades from noted design institutions including, HOW Magazine and the American Institute
of Graphic Artists.
Peter Staddler
Director of Business Development + Managing Partner
Pete brings a strong innovative combination of creative marketing,
brand development, information
design, and media experience to
Steelcoast Creative. As Director of Business Development and
Managing
Partner, Pete oversees all aspects of new business development at
Steelcoast and
acts as a principal member of the creative team for all
client projects. He holds a MBA and has
consulted for leading
multimedia firms, developing multimedia presentations, digital media
campaigns, and programming for The Outdoor Life Network/Versus,
Discovery, HDNet, ABC
Mandalay Television Pictures, and Warren Miller
Entertainment (a Time Warner company).
The insights and experience he
has gained into effective brand building and integrated
advertising
have proven invaluable to Steelcoast and its client services
offerings.
Jenny Gross
Director of Marketing + Account Manager
As a marketing and public relations professional, Jenny has had the opportunity to service a
wide variety of accounts across a broad spectrum of industries. Her experience includes work
with clients in fields such as technology, business, education, retail, and entertainment as well
as the non-profit sector. Prior to helping found Steelcoast, Jenny served as an Account Manager
for a Pittsburgh public relations agency where she managed projects, budgets, and staff on public
relations tasks such as collateral development, writing, event planning and management, research,
media relations efforts, and new business development. Jenny holds a public relations degree from
Westminster College, and in her current role at Steelcoast, Jenny works closely with each client to
ensure that expectations are not only met, but are exceeded.
Aimee Downing
Creative Director
Prior to joining the Steelcoast team, Aimee served as Senior Creative Director and Partner at
A to Z communications. Aimee has handled art direction and project management for clients
such as PPG Industries, United Defense, The Pittsburgh Foundation and Adagio. She has also
designed and produced work for clients such as Bayer, PNC, Highmark and Universities such as
Robert Morris, Rider and Fairleigh Dickinson. During her career, Aimee has received numerous
awards, including Awards of Excellence from American Corporate Identity, a “Best of Show” from
the Admissions Advertising Awards, and three consecutive Nicholson Awards, “Best of Industry”
in the chemicals diversified sector in an annual competition conducted by the National
Association of Investors Corporation for the PPG annual that she produced. Aimee is a cum
laude graduate of Kent State University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
in Graphic Design.
