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OUR STORY

three decades of experience helping best-in-class brands take flight

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this little birdy is turning 30!

In 1995, I walked into a Cary Chamber of Commerce expo, where I signed our first clients: Mike Anderson of Advent Screenprinting, Ken Pasfield of Carolina Job Finder, and Michael Currin of Greenscape/Franklin Hill Farms. They needed some typesetting, logo design work, and tshirt graphics, and I was eager to jump in and learn my way. I will forever be grateful to these three clients/mentors/friends, and all the rest who have followed them.

What started as a boutique graphic design studio in my condo in Cary, NC is now a national award-winning, full-service branding firm serving best-in-class SMBs with annual revenues as high as $100 million and average annual outsourced marketing budgets as high as $300,000.

It’s been an amazing flight so far, and we're excited to celebrate 30 years of success in 2025. Here’s to many more years of helping brands take flight and SOAR!

Wendy Coulter
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Wendy Coulter,
President & CEO

In 1995, a little Hummingbird was born, meeting our first clients at a Cary Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Mike Anderson of Advent Screenprinting, Ken Pasfield of Carolina Job Finder, and Michael Currin of Greenscape/Franklin Hill Farms needed some typesetting (what’s that?), logo design work, and t-shirt graphics. We will forever be grateful to these first clients, mentors, and friends who gave us a start, and all the rest who have followed them.

What started as a boutique graphic design studio in a condo in Cary, NC is now a national award-winning, full-service brand strategy agency helping best-in-class SMBs build their business valuation through better branding. 

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YOUR TEAM

birds driven by passion and values

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The Hummingbird team is committed to providing clients insightful BIG IDEAS, intuitive innovation, and inspired creative. Our passion is to strengthen each client company's promise, presence, and profitability.

Mike Neel

Mike Neel

Creative Director

Mike Neel is responsible for conceptual and creative development across a diverse range of channels and clients. Mike began his creative career in 2002. He has extensive experience producing innovative projects throughout various industries, including healthcare, life science, and realty markets. He has worked across every phase of a brand’s lifecycle locally, nationally, and globally, and understands the need to adapt creative for each situation.

Mike is an independently motivated, conceptual thinker with strong design skills and a proven record of guiding and producing innovative creative marketing solutions. He excels in innovating creative solutions that are focused on client success. His compliance background ensures that the creative product goes through stringent technical benchmarks in order to be of the highest quality possible.

Mike has directed and delivered creative on integrated branding solutions for a variety of clients including: Mayne Pharma, Pfizer, Biogen, United Therapeutics, Bio Delivery Science International, Veloxis, Arbor Pharmaceuticals, FISU World University Games, American Board of Pediatrics, Clarus Partners, Kymanox, Vestaron, Best Day Psychiatry and Counseling, and TrueCare Dentistry.

Mike is a graduate of Radford University and Virginia Tech.

“Joining Hummingbird Creative felt like finding my creative home. The team’s passion, collaboration, and support make every project—from crafting authentic brand stories to tackling unique challenges —truly rewarding. Leadership prioritizes balance, values every voice, and fosters a culture where we celebrate wins together, learn from challenges, and grow alongside purpose-driven clients. Hummingbird isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to create, contribute, and belong.”

Mike Neel

Mike Neel

Creative Director
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Hanna Stewart

Marketing Strategist

Hanna Stewart has a proven track record of serving clients with joy and respect, rooted in property marketing and leasing strategy roles prior to working at Hummingbird. Since joining the team in February 2023, she has gained additional experience servicing B2B clients in healthcare, life science, technology, and government sectors. Hanna excels in listening to understand client needs, organizing tactics to align with strategic plans, goals and budgets, communicating with vendors, and trafficking jobs through the agency with efficiency.

Hanna is a graduate of NC State University with a Bachelor of Science in Textiles Brand Management and Marketing and a minor in Business Administration.

“Hummingbird is unlike any other—creative, fun, and constantly evolving. Here, your ideas are not just welcomed but refined through the lens of 30 years of experience, turning them into something stronger than you could achieve alone. The team dynamic is exceptional; we genuinely support and learn from one another, making collaboration effortless and inspiring.”

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Hanna Stewart

Marketing Strategist
Morgan Bilan

Morgan Bilan

Junior Art Director

Morgan Bilan works collaboratively with the team to produce creative deliverables which advance the services provided to clients. She crafts print and digital media for a variety of clients and has a deep understanding of design principles. Previously, she worked at Walter Magazine on production and advertisement creation for a monthly magazine. Since joining Hummingbird, she has gained additional experience in brand development clients, including FISU World University Games, Kramden Institute, Charlotte Aquatics, The Stillwater Companies, TowerCo, and TrueCare Dentistry. She has designed multiple complex websites with WordPress for clients and updates client websites regularly with new content and graphics. Morgan creates artful social media landscapes to support the strategy each month for B2B and B2C clients.

Morgan is a graduate of UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Studio Art with a concentration in New Media & Design and a minor in Spanish.

“Hummingbird Creative Group gave me the opportunity to grow straight out of college, and in three years I’ve progressed from Junior Graphic Designer to Junior Art Director. The team fosters collaboration, discovery, and a joyful work environment, trusting me to lead diverse projects. Every day brings new challenges, and the celebration of both individual and team successes makes this an inspiring place to grow.”

Morgan Bilan

Morgan Bilan

Junior Art Director

Nicole Tomicki

Marketing Coordinator

Nicole Tomicki brings a fresh perspective and creative energy to our marketing efforts. She excels in managing project flow and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining a high standard of quality. Nicole is dedicated to collaborative work, building strong client relationships, and understanding their unique needs. She serves as a liason between client needs, the team, and our vendors. Nicole’s attention to detail and organizational skills ensure that all projects run smoothly and efficiently, and her passion for marketing and commitment to excellence are evident in her work. Nicole conducts in-depth research on behalf of our clients. Her contributions help to drive our success and deliver outstanding results for our clients.

“Hummingbird Creative Group is an inspiring team where collaboration, mentorship, and innovation come together. Every day, I’m challenged, supported, and growing while contributing to projects that truly make an impact.”

Nicole Tomicki

Marketing Coordinator
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CORE VALUES

at our core

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At Hummingbird, strong values are at the core of all we do. Our diversity of clients, projects, and backgrounds creates an ever-changing professional work environment that is challenging, rewarding, creative, and respectful of ideas and individuals. Because of the emphasis we place on our core values, we are able to focus on being the best we can be for both clients and team members.
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charm /CHärm/ noun

a group of hummingbirds, symbolizing loyalty, commitment, and the importance of nurturing relationships.

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celebrate discovery

We explore new skills & ideas through curiosity and inquisitiveness, and we continue learning with open minds.

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honor conviction

We stand firm in our values to create a clear vision with confidence and commitment.

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adopt adroitness

We are an accomplished team that uses mastery and nimbleness to skillfully meet challenges.

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reflect integrity

We are transparent and respectful in our dealings with others and proactive about doing right.

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manifest intimacy

We seek out connections, embrace camaraderie, and actively listen to others.

C Charm on our story page

celebrate discovery

We explore new skills & ideas through curiosity and inquisitiveness, and we continue learning with open minds.

H charm on our story page

honor conviction

We stand firm in our values to create a clear vision with confidence and commitment.

A charm on our story page

adopt adroitness

We are an accomplished team that uses mastery and nimbleness to skillfully meet challenges.

R charm on our story page

reflect integrity

We are transparent and respectful in our dealings with others and proactive about doing right.

M Charm on our story page

manifest intimacy

We seek out connections, embrace camaraderie, and actively listen to others.

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humminghearts

giving back with purpose

At Hummingbird Creative Group, we believe creativity has the power to create change. For nearly 30 years, our agency has thrived thanks to the incredible people, organizations, and communities that have supported us. That's why we created HummingHearts, our way of saying thank you and giving back.
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AWARDS

award-winning work

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We're passionate about crafting impactful creative solutions that resonate with your audience, and we are so proud that our commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous industry and community awards.
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