Our Team

Angela found her passion for marketing when she began her journey at UMaine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation. As an Innovation Engineering Black Belt and Innovation Outreach Manager, she spent the following decade specializing in strategic marketing in addition to leading others in operational efficiencies, new product development, and culture change. During her time at UMaine, Angela supported more than 200 companies across the state of Maine. Most recently, she held the position of Senior Marketing Manager at The Jackson Laboratory where she was responsible for the development and deployment of the global marketing strategy for JAX Mice and Services.

In her spare time, Angela’s hobbies are woodworking, knitting, and painting. She also enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, two children, and two beagles. Angela holds a B.A. in English from Coastal Carolina University and an M.A. in English from the University of Maine.

Heidi has been with the Bangor Daily News since 2005, where she started as an Inside Sales Assistant in the Advertising Dept. She has held different positions at the Bangor Daily News, including Outside Sales Media Consultant, Creative Ad Coordinator, Campaign Development Strategist and Digital Ad Operations Manager. Currently, Heidi is the Agency Operations Manager for Pulse Marketing. She graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations. She lives in Bangor with her husband and their 4 boys.

Jasmine is an award-winning digital marketer with over 15 years of marketing and communications experience. She holds an interdisciplinary degree in History and International Development from Trent University. In 2015, she co-founded the first B Corp Certified marketing agency in San Francisco and helped pave the way for ethical marketing practices in the Bay Area. She left the agency to focus on marketing for startups and has worked with a diverse set of industries.

In 2022, Jasmine moved to Maine and has been settling into her Victorian Farmhouse dream home. When she’s not working on marketing projects, you can find her writing children’s books, hiking the great outdoors, and teaching dance classes.

Amy turned a love of reading, writing, and art into a journalism degree from the University of Maine, where she found a passion for editorial design. Before coming to the Bangor Daily News and Pulse, she worked for almost a decade in healthcare marketing and public relations in Bangor, and prior to that as a magazine editor in New Hampshire. Amy’s now the editor and art director for Bangor Metro magazine and BDN Special Sections, and is honored to have received multiple Maine Press Association awards.

At home, Amy is mom and chauffeur to two rapidly growing kids. Her family is most often found on a soccer field or skiing peaks all over Maine. By late night, she’s a total bookworm who still loves to read under the covers and goes through a shocking number of book lights each year.

Laura’s journey with the organization began in 2006, marking the start of a professional trajectory marked by her unwavering commitment to learning and skill development in which she has become a key asset to our success. Known for her exceptional ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, Laura goes above and beyond to understand and fulfill their advertising needs. Her approach is marked by innovative sales strategies that not only meet but often exceed client expectations.

Outside the professional realm, Laura finds joy and relaxation in her life in the greater Bangor area with her two daughters. Beyond her professional pursuits and family life, Laura indulges in her passion for baking during her spare time. Colleagues often find themselves fortunate taste testers, eagerly sampling the delicious treats that emerge from her kitchen. Lucky us!

Joseph has been working as a Web Developer and Software Engineer in the Digital Marketing space for 10 years, working with boutique agencies and SASS startups in the New York City Metropolitan Area. A New Jersey Native, Joseph moved to Maine 5 years ago to get away from the big city. He loves living in Maine and is excited about the opportunity to work with and support Maine businesses. For fun, Joseph enjoys playing music with friends, cooking, and hiking.

Chris attended Columbia College Chicago where he received a bachelor’s degree in Communications. While at Columbia, Chris worked with the founders of a startup called Zest to develop a successful marketing and advertising campaign. Before college and becoming a part of the Pulse team, Chris served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years where he worked as a linguist, becoming proficient in the Pashto, Farsi, and Dari languages. During his time in the Marine Corps, Chris served as the Vice President of a joint base volunteer organization called BOSS and traveled the world, including a deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Now, as a member of Pulse, Chris brings the drive that the military taught him to his work, focusing on helping people to effectively accomplish their goals and objectives. His skills include website development, social media, advertising, photography, with a willingness to learn and research anything new to meet client needs.

Chris grew up living in South Portland, where he lived for eight years. Later on in life, he lived in many parts of the U.S., including St. Louis, MO, Jacksonville, NC, and Chicago, IL, before returning back to Maine in 2022. In his free time, Chris enjoys listening to the Grateful Dead, hiking, and spending time in nature with his dog, Forrest.

Ben attended the University of Maine where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a concentration in Advertising and a minor in Graphic Design.

He has been an employee at the Bangor Daily News since 2010 where he started as a Classified Ad Sales Representative tasked with selling and processing classified ads and legal notices as well assisting with print subscription customer support.

Ben is currently a Digital Fulfillment Specialist with additional duties in print production, graphic design, and social media management. He holds multiple Maine Press Association awards for print ad design.

Prior to working at the Bangor Daily News and Pulse, Ben held part time and management positions in retail for over 12 years.

Ben enjoys hiking, mountain biking, bowling, board/video gaming, hunting, and hobby farming. He lives in Winterport with his two cats and pronounces gif with a hard G.

Marcie attended both New England School of Communications and University of Maine at Augusta. Marcie has more than 20 years of graphic design experience. She began her career in television as a director and graphic designer for newscasts, where she worked for many years. Marcie has owned her own local promotional products and design business, freelanced graphic design services, and held the title of Digital Media Coordinator at a hospital on the coast of Maine prior to joining Bangor Daily News in 2014.

In 2019, she began working for both the Bangor Daily News and Pulse Marketing Agency on digital and print projects. Marcie is passionate about advertising and graphic design, and feels fortunate that she’s able to spend everyday doing what she loves as a career.  Marcie has received many Maine Press Association Awards. In her free time she is a music enthusiast, and lives with her husband, children and pets in the Bangor area.

Callie began her creative journey at the University of Maine at Presque Isle studying Fine/Studio Arts. She later transferred to Eastern Maine Community College graduating with a degree in Digital Arts and Photography. Callie has been working as a Graphic Designer for 10 years, creating both print and digital products for clients. Callie also loves being creative in her spare time with drawing, painting, and flipping furniture. She is also a lover of animals, and enjoys riding and competing with her horse, Little. Growing up, Callie was involved with 4-H and continues to do so by being a member of the Penobscot 4-H Leaders program.

Rainee Romero is a native of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she currently still resides. She graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor’s in English, and a minor in Journalism. After graduation, she spent 10 years in various marketing roles at WBTW News13,  the local CBS Affiliate. While there she was given her own lifestyle show to produce, host, and edit called “Living Local Carolina” which was centered around history, amusements, nonprofits, and getting to know people and businesses in her area. It was during this show that she interviewed the owners of an up-and-coming law firm in the area who asked if she would become their marketing director. Rainee spent two years with The Lovely Law Firm incorporating video elements like a YouTube show, podcasts, live interviews, as well as upping their social media, pr, and community presence. Rainee is now elated to be working as a Content Writer for Pulse Marketing Agency, as she loves to be able to storytell and create personal connections through writing and expression. In her free time she loves to dance! She and her husband own an adult dance studio specializing in latin dance and hip hop. The two have four children together and love to travel, be outdoors, and spend quality time with family.

As our newest Project Manager, Nate brings fresh enthusiasm and a detail-oriented approach to every project. He is eager to support client initiatives by keeping projects organized, meeting deadlines, and ensuring effective communication among team members. Nate’s proactive attitude and willingness to learn make him a valuable asset in helping the team deliver successful outcomes. His focus on clear communication and staying on task ensures that projects run smoothly from start to finish.

David Namwira is a passionate and versatile creative professional with a rich background in graphic design, videography, and multimedia production. With a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and a Certificate in Audio Engineering from the New England School of Communication at Husson University, where he graduated with a stellar 3.937 GPA, David brings both academic excellence and practical expertise to every project.

Throughout his career, David has showcased his ability to tell compelling stories through visuals and audio. From freelancing as a videographer and photographer to serving as a Creative Director and Graphic Designer. He has led projects that combine innovative design with meaningful narratives. His technical proficiency spans industry-standard tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, and Microsoft Office.

David’s portfolio highlights his deep commitment to connecting with audiences, whether producing songs and music videos in collaboration with his sisters, recording family histories through interviews with senior citizens, or creating captivating visual campaigns for agencies.

His international experience, including his early academic journey in Computer Science of Management at the Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, adds a unique global perspective to his work.

Fluent in French and Swahili, David is not only a skilled designer but also a cultural bridge, capable of adapting his artistry to diverse audiences. Driven by a love for storytelling, illustration, video production, and music, he continues to push creative boundaries while delivering exceptional results.

When he’s not designing or filming, David enjoys exploring new creative projects and connecting with others who share his passion for impactful multimedia experiences.

Born and raised in Maine, Dylan brings a diverse background and creative mindset to the marketing world. As a singer/songwriter who has toured with original music, he has firsthand experience in branding, promotion, and audience engagement. His passion for the music industry extends beyond performing, having sold merchandise for multiple touring bands and music-related companies, as well as creating social media content for musicians and bands—including his own project, The Banner Year, for which he helped build a successful LLC.

Before diving into the marketing world, Dylan developed a strong work ethic across multiple trades, starting at age 14. From crafting baseball bats for the MLB and MiLB to working as a machinist, residential arborist, custom woodworker, and automotive technician and trainer, his hands-on experience has shaped a unique problem-solving approach that translates seamlessly into strategy, and fulfillment.

Outside of work, you’ll find Dylan exploring Maine’s great outdoors, whether it’s hunting, fishing, scouting, hiking, or crafting custom lures and flies. He’s also an avid baseball player and guitarist, always looking for new ways to blend creativity with his passions.