OUR TEAM

An award-winning producer, Christian provides 12 years of experience for Production. An expert at telling a story creatively and succinctly with short videos, Christian also gets attacked regularly by the photo bug and contributes strong still images for use by the creative team and the company.

What he brings to the table: A discerning flavor and depth to your project.

What he says ... "When what you do is what you love, amazing things can and will happen."

As Advertising Technology Supervisor, Craig handles the tools our production staff use to “make magic.”

Knows the ropes: Craig was a photojournalist for six years before joining Midcontinent. He spent the first four years at Midcontinent behind the camera and in the edit bays as a producer before becoming Production Supervisor for Sioux Falls, and then all of South Dakota; a position he held for 5 years. He now uses those 9 years of experience at Midcontinent in his role as Advertising Technology Supervisor.

What he says ... "No two days are ever the same. It's always something new with each situation."

Tigh is a straightforward and simply a top-notch senior producer. If he is not shooting he is editing and when he's not shooting, he's, well, you know.

Enjoys his job so much that: In his spare time, he does the same thing – shooting for Midco Sports Network.

What he says ... "Working with our team to create the best possible outcome for our clients – that's a great job to have."

Fifteen years of shooting and editing makes Josh a seasoned visual storyteller. He started in local television news as a photojournalist earning many local and national awards -- including two Emmys.

It's all about making it work: Creating commercials that are highly effective.

What he says... "Making the commercial as unique as our client's business is our priority."

Brian is an award-winning producer with over a decade of television experience who combines his creativity, experience and attention to detail as he develops and executes ad campaigns.

A passionate guy: His love for the visual arts has been a perfect fit with Midcontinent's creative direction.

What he says ... "Producing television commercials boils down to selling clients on the most creative way to deliver their message clearly to the world."

Andrea started with Midcontinent after working for a portrait gallery. With her artistic background in photography, her meticulous work has sparked award-winning television advertising.

Looking to surprise you: Innovation is her passion.

What she says ... "Creativity does not come easy, but you always know when you have a great idea."

While creatively Nick contributes to visual ideas and scripts, ultimately he is the steadfast sharpener -- making sure commercials look and sound good when on the air.

Keen observation: Spending more and more time on the entire creative process pays off for the client.

What he said ... "We want to give our clients exactly what they are looking for."

Shuree started with us as a Production Intern and was added on full time as our Multimedia Designer. She graduated with a degree in Advertising and has a natural eye for graphic design.

What she says ... "Design is always changing, new techniques, new styles, new color schemes – and I work hard to stay ahead of the trends."

For the past fourteen years, Eric has been involved in creating award winning advertising content. From television commercials to LED content for professional and college sports venues, he has helped advertisers reach their audience on a local and national level. Eric has worked with various iconic American brands like Chevy and Dr Pepper, leading world-wide ad agencies and notable pro sports teams like the Dodgers, Rangers, Hornets and Astros. In addition to copywriting and production direction, Eric provides voice over and audio editing skills. He also works on the Midco SN sports broadcast crew.

Active in the Industry: Eric is in his 2nd term as the President of the South Dakota Advertising Federation and has served on the board for the past 4 years.

What he says ... "It all starts with listening....and then knowing when to speak."

Tim Reilly brings 17 years of cable television advertising knowledge into every spot he produces. He thrives on the opportunity to bring a new perspective to products, ideas and businesses.

We're thinking that: His next award-winning commercial could be for your business.

What he says ... "Clients trust us to increase their sales. We are in the business of making cash registers ring! That's our only goal."

Mike is a producer/videographer in Grand Forks with over 20 years of network television experience covering news and sports as well as writing and shooting commercials in the upper Red River Valley.

Looks forward to: Growing and sharing his skills to help Midcontinent clients grow their business.

What he says ... "The devil is in the details -- so pay attention!"

Over the past 33 years Joe has had a hand in producing over 20,000 commercials, long forms, PSAs, event productions, games, rodeo, and yes, jamborees. He's traveled around the country for many shoots.

Covering the territory: Ad sales have grown tremendously in North Dakota and Western Minnesota. Joe's group ranges from Williston North Dakota to Warroad, Minnesota and south into South Dakota.

What he says ... "Every day is a challenge that I welcome."

Jeremy has been with Midcontinent for 8 years. He considers shooting video an art.

When on shoots: OK, let's get one more shot really means ten more.

What he says ... "I really enjoy the balance of working with customers on location with the camera and sitting in front of the editing station putting the shots together."

Neil Stramer has been in the business for nearly 10 years starting out his career as a graphic artist at a Bismarck multimedia company. While there he transitioned into the world of video production and he's never looked back.

The expert touch: Specializes in motion graphic design using Adobe After Effects.

What he says ... "The fine details are no small thing."

Michael produces, films, and edits advertisements for Business Solutions customers. Prior to coming to Midcontinent, he worked at television stations in various positions as newscast director, video producer, and commercial editor. His freelance works includes gigs with QVC, MSNBC and the National Guard.

Where it all began: A fellow classmate brought a video camera to school one day and I was fascinated. I begged and begged my parents for one until they finally gave in. The rest is history. I never let that camera leave my side.

What he says ... "Whether it is a feature with video editing software or a camera technique, this job never gets dull!"

Andrew writes and directs television commercials for Business Solutions customers. Prior to Midcontinent, he was a Concept Producer in Fargo where he created ideas for Reality Television shows.

Where it all began: I’ve made short films since the 6th grade. I was immediately hooked, and saved up $1,100 working at a video store to buy a video camera when I was 16.

What he says ... "While in college, I told Bruce Campbell (a B-Movie actor) that I wanted to write commercials after school. He said he thought I could do it. Now I get to for a living!"