Hi, we’re Chair 8. Nice to meet you.
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Powered by passion, drive, and people.
(And coffee, of course)
We are passionate people who are continually after the best ways to speak your brand and tell your story. We know our clients hustle—that they bring their best every day to see their businesses succeed—and that drives us to bring ours: to bring ingenuity, strategy, and creativity every day.
We believe stories are the best way to get to know each other, whether that’s two people pulling up chairs at a table or a national brand speaking to its following. Here’s a little more about ours:
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Chair 8 started back in the San Juan Mountains of Telluride, Colorado. Yep, there she is in all her glory.
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"Chair 8" was one of our favorite local ski lifts, providing a 15-minute commute to some of Colorado's most pristine winter terrain.
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It was a place to meet with passionate friends and complete strangers, to hear their stories, and to share a common space together before setting out, each on a different adventure.
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Chair 8 was our vessel for exploring new territory and building anticipation for what's ahead. It was here that our passion for capturing and marketing these experiences was born.
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Whether we're meeting new clients, behind the lens, or steering the creative process, our mission is to bring that same level of excitement to the table with Chair 8...
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...taking each project as a new adventure and an opportunity to ignite those passions that help shape a brand.
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Hart Roberts
Co-Founder
Hart discovered his passion for marketing when his first small efforts at Telluride.com started yielding serious impact on revenue. He saw how much marketing could help businesses grow and communities flourish, and he was sold. Now back in his hometown of Raleigh, Hart is always searching for fresh, creative ways to gain exposure and bring companies closer to their customers. On his days off, he’s training for his next marathon, hiking at Umstead Park, and enjoying time with his wife and sons.
Cameron Barker
Co-Founder
Cam became an early adopter of digital marketing strategies in the hospitality industry and began to push the limits of visual storytelling and social media campaigns during his career at the historically acclaimed New Sheridan Hotel. Now, he never loses sight of that “Firsts” mindset—continually pushing the disruptive limits of fresh content marketing campaigns. He loves a good “dad joke”, can tell you the best fly fishing spots, and is always up for a new adventure with the family.
Andrea Metivier
Senior Project Manager
Andrea is a Raleigh, North Carolina native with a Hispanic and French Canadian heritage. After graduating with a degree in Brand Management & Marketing from NC State's College of Textiles, she did a stint as an au pair and later catered her brand management skills for a few local businesses. Andrea is a lover of high fashion, fine art, black coffee, live music, house plants and docu series. When she’s not managing projects here at Chair 8 you can find her thrifting or spending time with friends and family, wherever that might be.
Lindsay Klemme
Senior Account Manager
Lindsay is a North Carolina native and enjoys all things outdoors—boat rides, days at Wrightsville Beach, and evening runs. After graduating from ECU with a Business Major and a concentration in marketing, she traveled West—where she worked as a wrangler on one of Wyoming’s renowned guest ranches. Now settled back in Raleigh, she’s wrangling some of our top campaigns through social strategy and email marketing. When she’s not at the beach or traveling, she enjoys spending time with family, riding horses and eating her way through Raleigh.
Delaney Kelly
Creative Strategist
Delaney, a graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. in Marketing, honed her marketing skills through roles in the performing arts and higher education. She fell in love with the intersection of data and creativity, excelling in crafting impactful strategies and captivating visuals. When she's not working, you'll find Delaney spending quality time with her husband and their two dogs, Fig and Winnifred. Weekends are reserved for enjoying breakfast tacos, exploring local breweries, tackling sewing projects, immersing herself in a good book, and catching every musical she can!
Grace Kornegay
Account Manager
Originally from North Carolina, Grace has recently moved back to her home state after living a nomadic lifestyle for the past several years. After graduating from UNC Greensboro, she began her marketing career in the music industry working on social plans for everything from album releases to event promotion in Southern California and Nashville, TN. Grace fell in love with the creative side of social media marketing - specifically brainstorming innovative strategies and writing compelling copy. When she's not watching out for the latest trend on Tik Tok, she loves to go to live shows, take a weekend road trip, read Harry Potter, or explore Raleigh’s best pizzerias.
Kayla Shaw
Account Manager
A daughter of the East Coast (mostly), Kayla spent her childhood on the move from Wisconsin, Tennessee, Virginia, and New Jersey. She eventually made her way to North Carolina where she studied Strategic Communications and Communication Design at Elon University. It was there that she found a passion for social media strategy while discovering all the ways a creative campaign could bring people together. In her free time, you can find Kayla practicing hot yoga, exploring the Raleigh food scene, and mastering the art of charcuterie. You may even find her underwater scuba diving!
Jack Miles
Multimedia Producer
Originally from Botetourt (Bot-uh-tot) County Virginia, Jack has has been a professional storyteller ever since he discovered it was a lot easier than medical school (just kidding!) In all actuality he found his passion telling stories through a camera lens while earning his B.F.A. from Radford University. Whether it’s at Waffle House at 2am or down by the river, Jack is always searching for the perfect shot. When he’s not stretching his creative muscles on set or downing coffee in the office editing, Jack likes to travel, spend time with his wife, and root for the Buffalo Bills.
Michelle Porizkova
Digital Content Creator
Originally from New Jersey, Michelle came to Raleigh five years ago to pursue her degree in English, all while running her photography business on the side. She fell in love with the creative outlet when she was 16 and has loved visual storytelling ever since. Michelle is passionate about traveling, having spent her summers in the Czech Republic visiting her family, and is always thinking of the next place she wants to explore. When she's not hopping around Raleigh with her camera, she is usually hiking with her boyfriend and trying all the best ice cream in town.
Foster Barker
Design Director/Visual Brand Specialist
"Foz" is the strategic, creative mind we tap when our clients are seeking a fresh look. As an award-winning brand specialist with 20 years of experience, Foz knows just how to find your visual truth. Foz is a proud B.F.A grad from ECU, and he has worked with clients from all over the world. His talent and passion shine through with each project.
Leta Kate Lamb
Junior Project Manager
Leta Kate is a rare Charlestonian (Charleston native) who made the journey to Raleigh after graduating from Clemson University with a degree in Marketing and Brand Communications. The stories are true! There was something in those hills – she found her passion for brand storytelling, campaign management, and client relations. Through her experience working within Clemson’s student-led brand agency, she was able to refine her skills in each of these areas. Find her center stage at the nearest karaoke spot, relaxing on the beach, or at the next concert.
