Two Earn Promotions at DAAKE

Omaha’s award-winning comprehensive branding and design firm, DAAKE, has promoted two members of its creative team. Senior Creative Lead Casey Stokes is now Head of Motion, and Interactive Developer Thad Thomas is now Head of Interactive.

With more than nine years of experience, Casey is an expert at motion design, animation, editing and directing. He is driven to learn new things to expand his abilities and further enhance the work DAAKE produces for its clients. In his new role, Casey will lead and oversee the motion department, helping expand its capabilities. Casey is a native of Petersburg, Neb. and a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Thad’s expertise includes more than ten years of experience with interactive media, which includes information architecture, creative execution and development. With an emphasis on the user experience, Thad provides clients with solutions that effectively engage an audience and enhance the overall brand experience. As Head of Interactive, Thad will manage and guide the interactive team to further elevate client work. Thad is an Omaha native and a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago.

“The demand for our motion and interactive work has skyrocketed in the last several years, and it’s because of Casey and Thad,” says DAAKE Principal and Creative Director Greg Daake. “Both are incredibly skilled, passionate and curious about how these two elements factor into a brand’s appeal, usability and reputation. We’re doing some amazing things here, and I can’t wait to see what’s next from these two guys.”