brandstrata

There is no substitute for experience and nothing more satisfying than collaborating with professionals who are personally passionate about helping you achieve your goals.

brandStrata was formed by two fortune 100 veterans — a strategist who thinks creatively and a designer who thinks strategically — who know brands are powerful mechanisms when aligned properly with strategic objectives.

We have established a formidable team of professionals and our flexible agency structure allows for greater client involvement with agency principals.

Rene Negron

Agency Founder + Managing Partner | Strategy

Rene has over 20 years of experience developing corporate communications strategy and new business initiatives. He has personally launched several successful business ventures, so he provides valuable insight to leadership teams and can interpret operational and financial considerations. Rene was a marketing and sales executive at 3M Company for 10 years and the recipient of the elite 3M Marketing Professionalism Award.

Laurie Schiada

Agency Founder + Managing Partner | Design

Laurie is a 20-year creative veteran with extensive branding, packaging, print communications and product design expertise. She skillfully translates strategic business goals into effective and compelling creative solutions. Laurie was a creative executive at Disney for 8 years where she was responsible for major brand initiatives. She began her graphic design career with the legendary branding pioneer Saul Bass and was an honors graduate from the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design.

Experience + Personal Pride