Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Alexis Mendez to graphic designer. Since joining the firm, Alexis has distinguished himself through his versatility, creativity and deep understanding of visual communication, consistently delivering high-quality work across various design formats.
Alexis earned his B.F.A. in visual communication design from Cal Poly Pomona and previously worked with the Orange County Transportation Authority as a graphic design intern. He joined Tripepi Smith in 2023 as a junior graphic designer and quickly became a key contributor on projects requiring strong layout design, digital media, illustration and motion graphics. His thoughtful design approach and ability to bring clarity to complex messages have made him a trusted creative partner to both colleagues and clients.
“Designing for Tripepi Smith has challenged me to expand my communication skills through graphic design,” said Alexis. “This role gives me the opportunity to apply my skills and contribute to the important work our clients do. I’m excited to step into this new role.”
Alexis supports design efforts for a variety of clients such as the cities of Palmdale, Indian Wells and Culver City. His growing portfolio of work showcases his strengths in helping public agencies better connect with their communities.
“Alexis brings a strong visual sensibility and delivers designs that look great and serve a purpose,” said President Ryder Todd Smith. “His promotion reflects the impact he’s had on our creative output, the value he brings to our clients and his ongoing growth and understanding of the local government market.”
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.


