Mission Statement
The mission of Talk of the Town is to provide a “high quality” advertising, public relations, and marketing experience designed to meet each of our client’s unique objectives by building long-term relationships based on trust. We strive to cultivate a family-style atmosphere among our clients and we aim to maintain a rewarding environment in which we can accomplish our clients’ missions through valuable customer service. We place our clients first because when they succeed, we all succeed.
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Our Team
The Talk of the Town Team
Sally Johnson
CEO – Owner
Sally has been involved in marketing, design, and business coaching for over 30 years. She devotes her time and talents to connecting her clients with new clients. As the owner and founder of The Talk of the Town, Sally has earned a reputation for driving business through her clients’ doors. Through her design company, Amazing Design, Sally stages homes and commercial properties, provides design-coaching services, and manages decoration for residential and commercial venues. Additionally, Sally serves as a business coach, guiding new business owners through the process of starting their own company from start to finish.
Sally has cultivated her skill and passion through incredible experiences. For the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Sally designed a sports bar that spanned an entire block, hosting political figures, federal agents, coaches, and athletes from around the world. Sally hosted VIP dignitaries during a two-week event for Rail Tex, a Texas-based railroad company. She created Santa’s Village, featuring over 200 trees, gingerbread houses, carolers, and Santa. She’s hosted meet-and-greets for political figures, fundraisers for various clients, employee celebrations for large companies, and town holiday festivities. And she continues to find joy while spending quality time with her three children and six grandchildren.
Tom Malone
Chief Editor
Tom earned a degree in Journalism from University of Oregon and a master’s degree from University of Portland. He is the author of travel novels like Across Americana, writes for various international publications, and teaches secondary history and English.
Tamberly Powell
Editor
Tamberly received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and her Master’s from Oregon State University. Happily married to Dustin, a Battalion Chief with Eugene Springfield Fire, she is the mother of two wonderful daughters, Ashley and Kennedy. A registered dietitian, she teaches nutrition at Lane Community College.
Jennifer James
Photography
Jennifer loves to create images that connect customers with businesses. With a background in magazine publishing, she has been producing imagery since the mid-1990s — capturing world travel, album covers, portraits and sporting events. At her Studio Sura, Jennifer specializes in business head shots that project confidence and approachability. Her many interests make her flexible in the way she approaches her work.
Bryan Sanders
Graphic Design
Bryan has years of experience in Graphic Design and Print Services. Working with a wonderful team as part of The UPS Store Network. His skills include Adobe, Microsoft programs, and Print Production. His focus with The UPS Store is on providing a unique experience tailored to business and individual needs in regards to anything print & design.
Century Seven
Web Development
Century Seven is a close-knit group of six designers that develops websites — and the various media that make them so effective — here in the beautiful Willamette Valley. Century Seven creates sites and apps that are easy to use and splendid to look at. “With a team of passionate and dedicated designers, we can ensure our values of hard work, dedication and integrity are reflected in every project we take on. Together we can create amazing products.”