OUR TEAM
Meet Hamilton's Leadership
We are a group of people with incredibly diverse talents and interests, yet we all have one passion in common: creating immersive brand experiences. Together, we ensure our Hamilton values of curiosity, integrity, creativity, reliability, and agility fuel our work at every level of the organization.
Dan Cantor built Hamilton into a nationally recognized, full-service event marketing agency following his acquisition of the company in 1990. Over the past 35 years, Cantor has taken Hamilton from a small design and build exhibit house to an award-winning event marketing agency with an impressive 75-year history. A proven entrepreneur and recognized industry leader, Cantor continues to focus on innovative design and marketing technology while promoting fair practices and charitable giving in the trade show industry. Cantor is a Past President of the Experiential Designers and Producers Association and the 2020 recipient of the prestigious EDPA Hazel Hays Award for his positive national contributions to the industry.
Keith Craig brings Hamilton over 25 years of experience in leadership roles and client services. Craig possesses extensive knowledge in various areas, including servant leadership, team building, business management, client relations, and financial responsibility. Hamilton's team has gained a valuable addition with Craig, who possesses the experience and expertise to navigate complex situations with ease and provide guidance to others. Craig is dedicated to fostering teamwork, facilitating clear communication, and cultivating positive relationships in his role at Hamilton. He oversees Hamilton’s daily operations, leads company initiatives, and implements long-term goals. Craig works closely with Hamilton’s employees and leadership to support their day-to-day activities.
Courtney Soice brings to Hamilton over a decade of experience in successful marketing and engagement strategy. Soice oversees and manages all marketing initiatives across the company, including strategic marketing planning, brand development and awareness, demand generation, print and digital advertising, sales support, public relations, SEO, and competitive bid efforts. Soice is highly active in the experiential industry, serving on the Women in Experiential Board of Directors and as Vice President of the EDPA Midwest Board. Before joining Hamilton, Soice held a high-impact position at Ogilvy & Mather in New York City. During her tenure, Soice participated in the agency’s prestigious Rising Star program and helped grow its engagement strategy practice. She brings her extensive experience in customer journeys, account strategy, and emerging technologies to her role at Hamilton.
With over 30 years of experience at Hamilton, Lynne Damer provides executive consultation on overarching program strategy and brand compliance. Damer’s experience learning the value of strategic marketing and creative services at several national agencies led her to the industry. As Hamilton's Vice President of Strategy, she is responsible for mentoring Hamilton's client teams and developing strategic solutions and brand experiences for Hamilton customers. Damer’s marketing leadership experiences include working with major US corporations in retail, manufacturing, technology, and automotive.
For over 20 years, Josh Frisbie has led Hamilton’s award-winning multi-disciplinary creative team, focusing on magnifying customer brands through unique immersive experiences. Frisbie oversees Hamilton's in-house creative experiential studio, StudioH. Under his leadership, StudioH develops campaigns and experiences designed to evoke emotional connectivity with audiences, driving exceptional outcomes. Frisbie maintains a deliberate emphasis on desired customer outcomes and understands how innovative design can support achieving those outcomes. He challenges his creative team and Hamilton’s customers to go the extra mile and stand out with innovative strategy and design, ensuring that Hamilton remains a leader in delivering memorable solutions.
In 2019, David Pott joined Hamilton with Hamilton’s acquisition of ARK Media, the company he founded in 1999 and developed into a leading provider of video, animation, and interactive content for pharma and biotechnology marketing. For the past three years, Pott has led Hamilton’s Digital Engagement practice emphasizing the integration of comprehensive digital and analog storytelling capabilities with Hamilton’s strategy and design, providing solutions that attract, engage, inform, and motivate target audiences. His 25 years as a producer/director of compelling digital content have resulted in numerous industry awards for scientific and medical animation, interactive engagement, and data storytelling. At Hamilton, Pott focuses on the attendee experience, specifically what will effectively capture the audience’s attention and deliver memorable information.
With over 12 years of experience as an HR professional, Sarah Sparks comes to Hamilton devoted to making a difference for team members and employers. Sparks has spent her career focused on employee engagement, strategic business alignment, diversity, equity and inclusion practices, and recruitment. At Hamilton, Sparks oversees all human resource functions, supports employees and management, monitors and enforces team member safety, and encourages the growth and development of team members through continual education. Sparks brings a strong passion for employee engagement, connecting with team members, and further developing an understanding of what motivates them to help achieve the company’s goals.
John Patten brings over 40 years of C-Suite experience across the construction, broadcasting, experiential marketing, and telecommunications industries. In 2003, Hamilton’s now Chairman, Dan Cantor, asked Patten to serve as Hamilton’s President. Patten quickly accepted as Hamilton combined his passion for show business and experience in construction. After six years at Hamilton, Patten pursued new opportunities at MG Design and Smithville Communications. Patten returned to Hamilton in 2020 to consult and provide leadership assistance in redirecting Hamilton’s capabilities to enhance revenue during the pandemic. He now leads the discovery of many unique opportunities for Hamilton, seeking growth within the company and the chance to build our client reach.