Matt Cheuvront is the Owner & CEO of Proof. In 2010, Matt took the seed of an idea and grew it to an accomplished, nationally recognized branding agency. He’s an award-winning entrepreneur with a substantial background in marketing, communications, branding, and design. Having graduated from Belmont University with a BBA in Marketing & Business Administration, Matt brings daring enthusiasm, strong leadership, and a strategic vision to each and every client project. He’s solved complex marketing challenges, and has crafted and launched purposeful brands for hundreds of clients over the past 10 years, from pint-sized startup ventures to notorious Fortune-500’s. His approach to brand development is grounded in a comprehensive, proven process that focuses on combining form and function, both strategically and creatively. Matt is an active thought-leader, and actively speaks at events and conferences nationwide on topics ranging from education to entrepreneurship. His voice and influence has been featured in publications including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, and Wired.

Zach Easterwood is the Marketing Director at Proof. Zach’s passion for branding and business stemmed from the time he spent in the music industry, where he sought to turn his band into a household name using social media marketing techniques. After several (memorable) years of living the rock’n’roll dream, he transitioned into the rapidly growing craft beer community, and would spend the better part of a decade making it grow. His titles varied - from sales manager, to marketing manager, and finally director of brand development - but his passion for building intentional brands remained the same. Preserving company culture, understanding brand perception, and building meaningful relationships are core drivers for his work. You can catch Zach with a cup of coffee in the morning, combing through Slack channels, or having a prospective client meeting over beers in the afternoon.

Alexa Copeland is the Creative Director at Proof. Alexa brings nearly a decade of creative multimedia design experience to our team. Alexa graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BFA in Graphic Design and minor in Interactive Design. Bringing focus and a thoughtful, intentional spirit to each project, Alexa draws from her varied skills and dynamic client background to create beautiful, functional designs for a wide range of clients. Her logos can be seen through the lively streets of Nashville, ingrained in organizations all around the US, and printed on widely-distributed CPG packaging. The 2019 ADDY Art Director of the Year, Alexa is a respected and active member of the design community. With both local and regional advertising recognition, Alexa is a powerhouse who drives the design discussion at Proof. Far beyond the bounds of small co’s, Alexa’s portfolio radiates with some of the biggest brands in the world, including Facebook, Nike, Upworthy, Gatorade, and Hilton Worldwide.

Nick Monroe is a Brand Designer at Proof. Nick graduated from Troy University with a bachelors degree in graphic design. He combines his design and illustration knowledge to create interesting and memorable solutions for our clients. Nick is always chasing after and embracing the latest design trends, figuring out innovative techniques to solve complex branding and design challenges. His laugh is infectious, his wit unmatched, and he probably knows way more about punk music than you. Don't test him.

Mihai Olaru is the Lead Web Developer at Proof. Having studied accounting before becoming a top-notch programmer, Mihai is a technical, process-driven developer whose web work has won awards for Proof clients across the nation. Starting his career as a UX/UI software tester, Mihai brings a rich, varied skill set to website design and implementation of optimized sites. Through Mihai’s multifaceted experience of working with clients from all over the world, Mihai has mastered HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP. His extreme eye for detail, programming ingenuity, and user-experience finesse make him an integral part of Proof’s process of turning creative designs into functional websites that drive value for our clients.

Ana Iliescu is a Content Strategist at Proof. Highly resourceful and analytical, Ana spent the better part of her twenties studying for her BA in Law and copywriting for various IT businesses and media companies. She worked as an account manager for a B2B media outlet specialized in the fintech industry, where she had the chance to monitor and optimize a plethora of brand awareness, lead generation, and content marketing campaigns. Her thorough understanding of most things marketing-related led her to realize that her true passion is, and will always be, content. Ana handles a writing task with sharp wit and polished skill, devoting the hefty experience she has already gathered in marketing to developing copy that both sells and inspires. At Proof, Ana enables companies to tell authentic stories in a way that keeps readers engaged and Google happy.

Dave Wilkinson is a Project Manager and Web Developer at Proof. Dave has decades of experience in web development, marketing, and project management. With a BBA in marketing, Dave developed an interest in online marketing in the early 2000s and taught himself HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP. A jack of all trades, Dave’s well-rounded skills, knowledge-base, and unique approach to managing development projects makes for streamlined processes and websites with integrity. From local brands to global giants, Dave brings world-class experience, cheeky know-how, and web-mastery to every site he touches.

Paul Hally is a Brand Designer at Proof. Born and raised in Florida, Paul studied music before embarking into the wild and wonderful world of design. With nearly a decade of experience in a variety of fields ranging from shipping and logistics, non-profits, hospitality, and insurance, he is a maker and creator at heart, whether it be a beautiful logo for a client, or a DIY project in his garage.