People

Aaron Salko

Regional Manager, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Cleveland

Our greatest asset at Stephen Gould is our team of individuals and their creative minds. When it comes to turning clients’ ideas into life, the ingenuity of our members is outstanding. The company’s growth is a testament to our people’s ability to bring new and exciting things to the table.

Propelled by Aaron’s leadership, the Design Center in Wexford, near Pittsburgh, has tripled in size, accelerating the process for clients’ evolving needs. He has also led the New Jersey branch to become Stephen Gould’s third highest performer. As Cleveland’s Regional Manager, he is spearheading an influx of young team members and nurturing a culture where new and veteran talent collaborate and prosper. A proven innovative leader and expert at getting to the root of client challenges, Aaron sets the bar for visionary teams working with clients in new ways and delivers results for leading corporations.

Mike Snyder

Director of Structural Design, Wexford

Mike has been with the Stephen Gould Family for more than 14 years and was the head of design at the Maryland office prior to returning to his native city of Pittsburgh in 2016 to assume the role of Director of Structural Design at the Regional Design Center. His experience, passion, and close relationship partnering with sales to deliver on clients’ needs are evident through his innovative designs and state-of-the-art practices. Mike is excited about the office’s rapid growth and confident in the talent of his design team to take on new challenges and push boundaries in the packaging industry.

Brigid Hauer

Design Center Coordinator, Wexford

Brigid joined Stephen Gould in 2017, bringing skills in photography, market research, and managing business, teams, and projects. A graduate of Marketing and International Business at Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, she has experience in Commercial Real Estate and studied in China to broaden her understanding of global manufacturing. Brigid handles all daily scheduling and communications for our bustling office and is eager for the opportunity to collaborate with Stephen Gould offices around the country, and beyond, to see how the Design Center can help clients succeed.

Brad Cain

Industrial Designer, Wexford

Brad joined Stephen Gould in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial design and training in product design that focused on the interaction between the object and the user. His studies both at North Carolina State University and abroad in Prague, afforded him a deeper understanding and practice of design as a universal language. Brad enjoys applying his skills of sketching, rendering, creating models, and developing prototypes to deliver for our clients’ wide-ranging needs and global reach.

Mike Harter

Industrial Designer, Wexford

Mike has focused his career for the last 14 years on large format point-of-purchase (POP) display design. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Mike joined Stephen Gould in 2017 to provide expertise in support of the company’s expanded growth. He is well versed in concept creation, visualization, and prototype production, possessing deep experience in creating temporary to permanent displays, as well as primary and protective packaging. Mike’s love of design and study of retail science and consumer behavior translate into effective assets for our varied clients.

Nathan Gregg

Graphic and Web Designer, Wexford

Nathan joined Stephen Gould in 2016 with many years of experience as a creative design professional achieving visual work for print, web, and multimedia realms. His creativity and skill span traditional hand-drawing to digital illustration, and developing responsive website design for large and small companies. A national scholarship winner who graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Nathan’s illustrations were awarded inclusion in the annual art show juried by The Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. His passion for design and proven track record for bringing ideas to fruition strengthen and enhance our array of creative services.

Kathleen Brunetto

Director of Graphic Design, Wexford

The first graphic designer for Stephen Gould’s Pittsburgh territory in 2011 and a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Kat has risen through the ranks to become Director of Design at the Regional Design Center. Her creative vision and keen eye for detail have resulted in captivating packaging and display designs for clients across wide industries. From generating original ideas for startups, to providing extended services for well-established brands, Kat strives for the best outcome no matter the challenge. Her expertise with the latest digital tools, proven ability to streamline processes, and collaborative style of working achieve outstanding results for clients.