Creative Design Solutions by Design Certified LLC

Mathew J. DeWinters is the founder of Design Certified LLC, a company dedicated to providing effective branding solutions. He is a creative professional with a robust background in marketing, branding, and organizational leadership. With extensive experience in business, nonprofit, sports, and public-sector environments, Mathew understands how effective design supports communication, builds trust, and drives engagement. His approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution, focusing not only on aesthetics but also on how design functions in real-world settings. Mathew has devoted his career to collaborating with teams, stakeholders, and communities to develop marketing support and design solutions that are clear, consistent, and purposeful. His work highlights: brand clarity and visual consistency, organized workflows, and reliable delivery, as well as designs that align with business goals and public communication. Through Design Certified, Mathew leads a team-based approach to creative services, ensuring that clients receive professional support that scales with their needs. As a founder, he believes that strong partnerships are built on communication, accountability, and trust. He works directly with clients to understand their goals and aligns the Design Certified team to deliver thoughtful, effective, and sustainable solutions. Clients appreciate his ability to simplify complex ideas, coordinate across teams and departments, and maintain high standards while remaining flexible. Mathew brings a collaborative mindset shaped by years of leadership and program management experience, allowing him to navigate timelines, approvals, and organizational structures—making Design Certified a reliable partner for both creative and operational needs.

Alexis Dougherty is the Marketing and Design Director at Design Certified LLC, where she brings creativity, organization, and attention to detail to every project she supports. She collaborates closely with clients and internal team members to translate ideas into clear, engaging, and professional design solutions. Her work focuses on providing effective branding solutions and creating visually consistent materials that enhance brand identity, marketing campaigns, and audience engagement across both digital and print platforms. Alexis offers comprehensive marketing support for a wide range of projects, including: social media and promotional graphics, marketing materials and campaign assets, website visuals and content support, and brand consistency and layout refinement. 

With a strong understanding of branding, messaging, and visual hierarchy, she ensures that designs are not only effective but also aligned with client goals. Known for her collaborative mindset, Alexis works seamlessly with designers, marketers, and clients to keep projects organized and on schedule. She values clear communication and consistency, ensuring that every deliverable meets Design Certified’s professional standards.

Ken Adams serves as the Marketing Team Manager at Design Certified LLC, where he oversees marketing strategy, project execution, and team coordination across client accounts. With a strong focus on organization, consistency, and results, Ken ensures that marketing initiatives align with client goals and brand standards while providing effective branding solutions. He plays a key role in guiding campaigns from concept through execution—balancing creative vision with practical delivery. Ken manages day-to-day marketing operations, working closely with designers, marketers, and clients to provide marketing support and ensure timelines are met with high-quality deliverables. His leadership helps maintain clarity across projects while keeping teams aligned and accountable. His areas of focus include: Marketing strategy and campaign planning, Team coordination and workflow management, Quality control and brand consistency, and Client communication and project oversight. Ken is known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to simplify complex projects. By maintaining clear communication and structured processes, he helps clients feel confident that their marketing efforts are being handled with professionalism and care.

Taylor Green serves as the Lead Accounts Manager at Design Certified LLC, acting as the primary point of contact for client relationships and ongoing account support. She works closely with clients and internal teams to ensure that projects involving branding solutions are well-organized, timelines are clear, and expectations are consistently met. Taylor plays a key role in maintaining strong partnerships by balancing client needs with internal workflow coordination. In her role, Taylor oversees account communication and project flow, helping ensure that each client receives attentive, reliable, and professional marketing support. She helps translate client goals into actionable tasks for design and marketing teams, keeping projects moving efficiently from start to finish. Her responsibilities include: client communication and relationship management, project coordination and scheduling, scope alignment and expectation management, and quality control and follow-through. Known for her attention to detail and proactive communication style, Taylor helps create a smooth and positive client experience. Her focus on clarity and accountability allows Design Certified to deliver consistent results while building long-term client relationships.

Jordan Cole serves as the Outreach Coordinator at Design Certified LLC, where he plays a vital role in supporting business development and relationship-building efforts across various industries. He collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to connect organizations with Design Certified’s branding solutions and marketing support. Jordan is instrumental in expanding awareness of the firm while maintaining a professional and approachable presence in all outreach initiatives. In his role, he focuses on initiating and nurturing relationships with prospective clients, partners, and community organizations, ensuring that outreach efforts reflect Design Certified’s core values and messaging. His responsibilities include coordinating outreach and introductory communications, supporting partnership and referral initiatives, assisting with lead follow-up and engagement, and representing Design Certified consistently and professionally. Known for his strong communication skills and organized approach, Jordan ensures that outreach efforts are thoughtful, timely, and aligned with client needs, creating positive first impressions and meaningful connections.