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John Himics is the President and co-founder of First Ascent, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, web design and development, graphic design, and digital marketing. With an extensive background as a Manufacturing Technology Engineer at DuPont and over a decade of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams, John brings a rare mix of engineering precision, business strategy, and creative problem-solving to every project.

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Layna Scarane is the secret ingredient behind smooth partnerships and building new relationships, specializing in Partnerships & Growth. She has experience across freelance and corporate environments, supporting growing brands and leading teams through complex initiatives. Known for her strong communication skills and intuitive understanding of people, Layna brings organization, clarity, and energy to collaborative work, helping teams stay aligned, clients feel supported, and ideas come to life.

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Miranda Rush is a Project Manager supporting clients in diverse industries. She coordinates internal teams, manages timelines and deliverables, serving as a key liaison between clients and project teams. Known for her clear communication and detail-oriented approach, Miranda provides structure and proactive management to ensure the overall success of projects.

Sean Clendening is on a mission to make the internet a little less chaotic, one line of code at a time. As Lead Developer at First Ascent, he oversees a talented team dedicated to creating beautiful, functional digital experiences that are both innovative and surprisingly free of embarrassing typos. A typical day for Sean involves wrangling complex code, collaborating with team members to develop creative solutions, and coordinating developers to keep projects on track.