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  • Kevin Bostwick
    Kevin Bostwick
    Creative Director
  • Melanie James
    Melanie James
    Director
  • Sara Madsen
    Sara Madsen
    Director
  • Sydni Overly
    Sydni Overly
    Director
  • Alexis Gillam
    Alexis Gillam
    Director
  • Michael Egan
    Michael Egan
    Director
  • Mark Pulone
    Mark Pulone
    Director

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Kevin Bostwick
Creative Director

Kevin Bostwick is an experienced Creative Director and brand designer. He partners with stakeholders to reflect powerful ideas visually, distilling unexpected brand stories from challenging content and designing media for engagement, understanding and absorption. He directs and executes for digital, interactive and print mediums…delivering across a blend of channels, particularly for learning, data-display and presentation. His work for major clients has included digital tools, logos, presentation, interactive learning, advertising and print design. He navigates the whole ecosystem, working with high-powered stakeholders to shape concepts, UX, branding, strategy, writing, asset management, information architecture, and infographics. Kevin oversees the design team and his client work includes branding for the City of Hawthorne, City of Pinole, City of San Pablo, Clean Energy Alliance, Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice, Paradise Irrigation District and others.

Melanie James
Director

Melanie James is a talented professional who works closely with public agencies and organizations to develop and implement communications initiatives that strengthen community engagement, build trust and support organizational goals. As a director, Melanie leverages her expertise in digital communications, graphic design and WordPress website design and development to help clients translate complex information into clear, engaging content. She oversees projects from start to finish, coordinates teams and ensures deliverables meet client expectations. Her versatile skill set and dedication to client success with efficient project execution provide exceptional results and client satisfaction.

Melanie is a certified Hootsuite Social Marketing Professional and Constant Contact Certified Solutions Provider and has completed the University of Southern California Executive Education Forum for Local Leaders, University of California, Irvine Public Policy Making Academy II and the Coro Southern California Women in Leadership Programs.

Her clients include the City of Culver City, City of Daly City, City of Palmdale, Santa Clara County Fire Department, CALED, Rowland Water District and Placer Mosquito Vector Control District.

Sara Madsen
Director

Sara Madsen has a skill set that is simultaneously wide and deep, ranging from graphic design to website development to project management; she is one of Tripepi Smith’s most trusted “Swiss Army knives.” With a formal education in marketing and environmental sustainability from San Diego State University, Sara brings technical prowess and creative savvy to the clients she serves. Her work as a Director includes providing key account management support and project leadership, while concurrently delivering on a variety of creative projects.

Her clients include the cities of Bellflower, Laguna Beach, Lomita, Paramount and Yorba Linda, as well as the California Choice Energy Authority, Clean Energy Alliance, California Community Choice Association, Lancaster Energy and Pomona Choice Energy.

Sara is certified as a Google Analytics, Constant Contact Certified Solutions Provider and Hootsuite Social Marketing Professional. She has also completed the Public Policy Making Academy II at the University of California, Irvine and the Executive Education Forum for Local Leaders at the University of Southern California.

Sydni Overly
Director

Sydni Overly is a skilled account lead and project manager with an extensive background in public policy and local government. As a Director for Tripepi Smith, she manages a wide range of complex projects and provides strategic direction for high-impact initiatives, including crisis and emergency communications, public infrastructure, environmental programs and policy education. Sydni also oversees creative projects and comprehensive content development, ranging from website redesigns and video campaigns to social media, print materials and branding. She delivers specialized training for agencies that cover crisis communication, social media strategy, media relations and digital accessibility compliance. Sydni is also the product manager for the Local Information Network of Knowledge (LINK), a community forum for California public agencies to find and share key resources and knowledge.

Sydni developed her foundational leadership skills at the City of Gardena, where she supported several municipal departments and gained experience in intergovernmental relations, emergency management, community outreach and public sector content creation. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Long Beach.

Sydni is a certified Hootsuite Social Marketing Professional. She also specializes in crisis communications and completed FEMA’s Professional Development Series and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Crisis Communication Certificate Program.

Sydni’s clients include the City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Malibu, City of Renton, City of Richland, City of San Luis Obispo and City of Vacaville.

Alexis Gillam
Director

Alexis Brown-Gillam Talent on Tap

Alexis Gillam is an experienced local government leader with over 12 years of experience in City Management, public engagement and strategic communications. She has led major efforts in economic development, placemaking, legislative advocacy and emergency response. While serving in Malibu, she directed crisis communications and supported recovery and rebuild efforts during the Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fires. She also led a multi-agency strategy to improve safety along Pacific Coast Highway including public educations, special legislation and infrastructure. She guided the Malibu Community Lands Project, a citywide engagement initiative to determine future uses for over 60 acres of public land. In Imperial, she oversaw cross-departmental operations, led capital projects and secured state and federal funding to support community priorities. Alexis was recently recognized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) as one of the Top 100 Local Government Influencers in the United States.

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Devry University while working full-time and building a career in city management. After more than a decade on the city management track, Alexis made the intentional decision to shift her career to prioritize starting a family while continuing to serve the public good. Her role with Tripepi Smith allows her to stay rooted in the work she believes in, supporting local governments, while creating space for a more balanced life. She is grateful that her passion for services allows her to live out her values, leading with purpose, guided by faith and creating opportunities for others to thrive.

Her clients include City of Ojai, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, City of Rolling Hills, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Camarillo, Town of Yucca Valley and City of San Bernardino.

Michael Egan
Director

Mike Egan Talent on Tap

Michael Egan is an accomplished local government executive with nearly 30 years of experience capped with 20 years of City Manager responsibilities in the cities of Bellflower and Norwalk. During his tenure as City Manager, he was active in regional governance and local government-affiliated groups. He is a Past President of the Gateway City Manager’s Group and former Chairman of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments City Manager’s Committee. He also served 18 years on the California Contract Cities Association’s Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee and Claims Boards.

Michael’s many accomplishments include balanced budget management; multiple successful bond issues and improved agency bond ratings; implementing and expanding community policing programs, including the opening of a local Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Station; expanding recreation facilities by developing new parks, bicycle and walking trails, and public aquatics center; upgrading water and sewer infrastructure; successfully implementing local revenue measures; and executing on multiple economic development projects. Michael is passionate about local government and effective, ethical leadership.

He is an alumnus of Cal Poly Pomona, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science and was a founding member of the Cal Poly Chapter of Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology.

He lives in La Habra with his wife of 34 years, Teresa, a public schools administrator. He has a daughter, Jennifer, a local government professional; son-in-law, Nick, a Structural Engineer; and a granddaughter, Ellie, a curious and busy toddler.

Mark Pulone
Director

Mark Pulone Talent on Tap

Mark Pulone brings 35 years of municipal government experience, highlighted by 19 years as a city manager in Orange County. Known as a proven leader and consensus builder, he has built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and effective community engagement. Mark has extensive experience managing a wide range of municipal contracts, including law enforcement, fire, solid waste, road maintenance and building and safety services.

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