About Elevation

Our team of strategist, creatives, and marketers, here to help you grow.

Darren Johnson

CEO, Founder

Tim Kromer

Creative Content Producer

Josh Ellerbeck

Partner Relations Manager

Britt Laeger

Operations & Strategy Director

Ella Bryant

Growth Marketing Specialist

Mandy Lee

Growth Marketing Specialist

Stephen Rheeder

Creative Manager

Annika Poppe

Graphic Designer

Matteo Regan

Partner Relations Specialist

Our Values

REJECT PASSIVITY

We refuse to wait for change; we create it. We challenge outdated thinking, take bold action, and reject the status quo. While we honor what has worked before, we refuse to be stagnant. Every decision, strategy, and action we take is focused on activating people and ministries for lasting impact.

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ADD OUR YES

We are committed to aligning with God’s work, both in the ministries we serve and the lives of our team. We don’t just support from the sidelines; we step in with action, prayer, and commitment. Whether it’s saying yes to a bold vision, a new opportunity, or the personal needs of our employees, we show up with faith and a willingness to serve.

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BUILT FOR MORE

 We believe we are called to something greater, both as individuals and as an agency. Our work is not just marketing; it’s ministry. We operate with purpose, knowing that every campaign, strategy, and partnership has the potential to impact lives for eternity. We believe in creating systems and processes that sustain the everyday so that we can dream bigger and accomplish more.

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CANDOR FOR UNITY

We communicate with honesty, humility, and transparency, because truth spoken in love fuels growth. We don’t shy away from hard conversations, and we embrace feedback that makes us better. But honesty alone isn’t enough; we pair it with grace, always striving for unity in our team and with the ministries we serve.

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