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Our Team

Ouest House is a house in the truest sense. This is not a one-size-fits-all agency—it’s a collective with the right minds in the corral to create work that’s legendary.

Anna Cole

Founder, Strategic Vision

Wilson, WY
Dog: Bruce

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Jennifer Walton

Founder, Creative Vision

Jackson, WY
Dog: Gigi

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Kristen Broeder

Creative Operations

Wilson, WY
Dog: Copper

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Michael Hancock

Creative Director

Salem, UT
Dogs: Diesel & Silkie

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Britt Johnston

Creative Director

Sun Valley, ID
Dogs: Maybe & David

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Anthony Campolattaro

Strategy and Customer Experience

Wilson, WY

 
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Jill Hamilton

House Manager

Jackson, WY

 
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Shirley Studebaker

Web Developer

Ketchum, ID
Dog: Bear

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Mikelle Despain

SEO Strategy Director

Salt Lake City, UT
Dogs: Banjo & Fudge

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Artists &
Collaborators

We believe brands deserve art with soul, not generic visuals pulled from a database. While we embrace technology, we honor artistry and craftsmanship, understanding that it’s the people, driven by their education and experiences who shape creativity and form authentic, meaningful connections with art. By working directly with artists and photographers, we bring imagery that’s created with intent, not mass-produced for convenience. 

This approach sets brands apart by giving them an identity as distinct as the art that represents them.

Bonny Taylor

Curator and Director at
Film Solutions

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Ben Roth

Multi-media Artist

Location: Jackson, WY

Shannon Corsi

Visual Producer

Location: Bozeman, MT

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Anna Cole

Founder, Strategic Vision

anna@ouesthouse.com

Anna Cole is a Wilson, Wyoming based marketing executive and business leader with 15+ years of marketing, communications and business development expertise in finance, wealth management, outdoor recreation, and hospitality. Anna’s approach to problem solving, team building, and business growth are data driven, innovative, brand centric and tangible. 

In 2024 Anna started an independent marketing consulting business, working with both non-profit organizations and businesses, hence the creation of Ouest House. Prior to going out on her own, she was at the helm of Bank of Jackson Hole (BOJH) as the Senior Vice President of Marketing. She directly supported a number of business initiatives to grow brand awareness, market share, and develop the private banking and Trust and Wealth Partners divisions of the bank. During Anna’s tenure at BOJH the institution grew 13% from 2021 to 2022 to be the largest bank in terms of deposits in Teton County beating out large national banks such as Wells Fargo to achieve the largest market share of loans and deposits. Her strategy for success at BOJH included leveraging an omnichannel marketing approach for clients and prospects through digital programs, organizing premiere events for top clients and community engagement and philanthropic initiatives.

Prior to her time at BOJH, Anna had a tenured career at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), holding a variety of positions of leadership within the marketing and sales team, most notably as their Director of Communications from 2017 until 2021.  Under her leadership the resort business grew significantly and remained the number one ski resort in North America in terms of social media following and engagement.  She and her team oversaw internal communications for the resort’s 1,600 plus employees (at peak payroll in winter season) through new technologies such as SMS texting, password protected website and email in addition to creating and delivering successful earned media and corporate and crisis communications strategies for the internationally renowned destination resort. 

Dedicated to giving back to the Jackson community, Anna has donated her time and talents over the years to various non-profit organizations including, but not limited to, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Slow Food in the Tetons, Teton County School District, Working JH, Champions for Children and Wyoming Special Olympics.  She currently sits on the board for Advocates for Multi Use for Public Lands (AMPL) and the Jackson Hole Land Trust, and is passionate about accessible trail access for all user groups and people.  

Anna hails originally from central Virginia, and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in Art History and a minor in Mathematics in 2004.  A life long skier, she moved to Jackson, WY upon graduation, and is proud to call Wyoming home.  She lives in Wilson with her husband, daughter and two dogs.  In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, and ANYTHING outdoors.

 

Jennifer Walton

Founder, Creative Vision

jenny@ouesthouse.com

Jennifer Walton is a dynamic creative force with a rich background in music, photography, writing, publishing, and art direction. A native Angeleno raised off Laurel Canyon and Mulholland, Jennifer began her career in artist management, traveling the world on international tours with Prince and Pink Floyd. Her deep connection to the music industry defined the early part of her career until motherhood led her to explore new rhythms.

As a published co-author of SEAL: The Unspoken Sacrifice, Jennifer’s work has been recognized on platforms like NPR, Foreign Policy, Union-Tribune San Diego, and The Huffington Post and is suggested reading by the Navy SEAL Foundation. The book also inspired a year-long exhibit at The Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago, showcasing her powerful storytelling. Her seven-year journey documenting the SEAL community culminated in a degree in Visual Journalism from the Brooks Institute of Photography, propelling her into diverse projects covering everything from country music and conservation to prison reform and veteran affairs. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and the Goldman Environmental Prize. 

Her creative journey continued in Idaho, where she played a pivotal role in launching the Teton Geotourism Center. Later, in Wyoming, she became the editor of BigLife Magazine, a monthly nationally distributed title celebrating the Mountain West. Her commitment to the Jackson community extended to her eight-year board membership of the Riverwind Foundation, where she championed sustainable tourism and its impact on the economy and environment. 

As a Creative Director, Jennifer excels in the development, strategy, production, and talent management of collaborative projects across various media. Her broad cultural knowledge and enthusiasm for storytelling allow her to create distinct and impactful brand campaigns. Her responsibilities have ranged from conceptual development and overseeing creative executions to managing photo research and serving as the creative lead, whether in person, remotely, or on set, ensuring productions align with client standards and expectations.

Agile, adaptive, and highly organized, Jennifer brings a positive attitude and work ethic to every project. Her unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and representation at every stage is a professional ethos and a personal mission that inspires and motivates those around her.

With travel to over 40 countries, Jennifer’s experience in media and event planning, coupled with her excellent research skills, instills confidence in her ability to share her experiences and cultivate meaningful, trusted relationships. 

Her passion for ideas, stories, brands, design, art, and architecture is palpable. She nurtures collaborations with cross-functional teams and projects among C-suite executives, editorial stakeholders, advertising sales, marketing, and other creatives, fostering a culture of creative risk-taking that challenges traditional content creation while conveying equal parts ambition and compassion.

An equestrian with international destinations under saddle, she has lived in Jackson for over a decade, accompanied by her rescue dog, Gigi. While frequently visiting her daughter in London, she pursues her interests as an avid hiker, skier, and yoga enthusiast. She continues to travel, immersing herself in music, art, and food.  

Kristen Broeder

Creative Operations

kristen@ouesthouse.com

Kristen Broeder is a marketing and creative management expert with 13+ years of experience leading marketing efforts in an agency environment. As Director of Operations and Accounts for a best-in-class creative agency, Kristen led her team to deliver high-performing, industry-leading creative work for clients within the outdoor, travel, hospitality, luxury, finance and non-profit sectors. With a strong background in project management, Kristen works alongside her team and clients with a highly motivated, growth-oriented mindset, creating an environment in which all do their best work.

Kristen has worked with countless non-profit organizations within the Jackson Hole community, and leads the Wyoming Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She and her husband have lived in Wilson, Wyoming, since moving from St. Louis, Missouri, in 2013. Kristen finds her creative inspiration hiking and cross-country skiing, often with her dog Copper. 

 

Michael Hancock

Creative Director

michael@ouesthouse.com

Michael Hancock earned his Graphic Design degree from Brigham Young University, where he was mentored by celebrated designer McRay Magleby and immersed himself in both applied and fine arts. With a foundational love for illustration and keen eye for structure, he brings a refined sensibility to every project, particularly website development and design and print and web campaigns. Known for translating client vision into clean and visually engaging solutions, he balances technical expertise with emotional intelligence. His clients have ranged from national financial institutions and regional health services to local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Born in Ogden, Utah, and raised in a military family that moved frequently across the country, Michael developed early adaptability, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills. From the wilderness of Alaska to the Florida coastlines and Pennsylvania hills, each location shaped his perspective and deepened his appreciation for people, place, and design. 

Outside of work, his passions range from music and film to classic car restoration and billiards, he finds joy in Utah’s Uinta Mountains, where he proposed to his wife and continues to spend time with his family hiking, biking, and camping.

Britt Johnston

Creative Director

britt@ouesthouse.com

Britt Johnston is an accomplished art director and graphic designer with a career spanning editorial, branding, and outdoor lifestyle industries. She has served as the art director for publications including Sun Valley Magazine, Elevation, and Punch, and was the founder and creative director of BigLife Magazine, a nationally-distributed monthly publication. 

Her design expertise extends across a range of brands such as RuffWear, Title Nine, Terry Bicycles, and Cloudveil. Her speciality—developing visual identities and perfecting editorial layouts. From colors and shapes to feelings, it all relates back to projects she’s working on or filed in her visual bank that she holds onto for upcoming projects. She considers design more than a profession. It’s an intuitive part of who she is. 

Immediately after graduating at the top of her class from University of Washington’s Graphic Design program, she moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, and opened her own design firm called Two Blondes and Some Software. Now, more than three-decades in a place that fuels her alter-ego as an enthusiastic serial explorer—she once kayaked the Grand Canyon just weeks after first learning the sport, she continues to embody the bold, adventurous spirit that defines everything she does. Whether she’s volunteering locally, raising a family, or selling her sought-after jewelry and knit wear, her life language is creating and connecting to trails in any season. 

 

Anthony Campolattaro

Strategy and Customer Experience 

Every house needs someone who can connect the big idea to the fine print. For Ouest House, that’s Anthony Campolattaro, a strategist with equal parts vision and pragmatism. With a career that spans brand development, sales strategy, operations, and customer experience across luxury goods, hospitality, and lifestyle retail, Anthony knows how to build brands that feel as good as they perform.

Before joining Ouest House, Anthony led NBD Concepts—his consultancy, where he continues advising founders, investors, and portfolio brands on market expansion  and brand transformation. Previously, as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Experience Officer at New West KnifeWorks, he helped drive the company’s evolution from a small brand in Jackson Hole to a national presence, opening seven brick and mortar locations in Park City, Napa Valley, Big Sky, Aspen, and Denver, and developing a new 10,000-sq-ft production facility in Victor, Idaho. Under his leadership, the team grew from three to 70 full-time employees and the company achieved double-digit year-over-year revenue growth.

Based in Wilson, Anthony lives with his wife and two young daughters. His life outside of work revolves around the mountains. He volunteers as a Teton Pass Backcountry Ambassador and serves on local nonprofit boards supporting adaptive sports and outdoor safety. His guiding philosophy—make people feel good about who they are and give them the confidence to change the world—has become his leadership throughline. 

A proud Jersey native turned Wyoming convert, Anthony brings East Coast grit to Western elevation. He’s known around our “house” and his home for his contagious optimism, a knack for remembering every name and face, and a belief that most problems can be solved with good conversation, a clean spreadsheet, and better denim.

Jill Hamilton

House Manager

jill@ouesthouse.com

Jill Hamilton is a creatively-driven environmentalist and former entrepreneur whose diverse career merges sustainability, design, and community engagement. Raised in the cultural crossroads of Houston, she learned early on how to adapt, connect, and carve her own path. With frequent family travel to the Gulf Coast and southern Colorado, her love for nature quickly informed her appreciation for the outdoors and a sense of balance. 

Her academic foundation in geography and conservation reflects her passion for resource stewardship and spatial intelligence. Those subjects led to her later work as a GIS Specialist and in large-scale solar development, where she advocated for renewable energy. 

Jill’s creative side is equally strong. She founded and ran her own jewelry business for six years, merging design and craftsmanship as a trained silversmith combining her love for art and nature in handcrafted designs. Whether building a brand, teaching, or supporting project development, her background in operations, design, and systems thinking equips her to connect the dots and optimize any process. 

 

Shirley Studebaker

Web Developer

Shirley Studebaker is a seasoned web developer, technology consultant, and systems strategist with a career spanning over 35 years. Born in Michigan, and firmly rooted in Sun Valley, Idaho, she relocated to the West Coast after college to pursue her passion for both tech and the outdoors. 

She began her career as a graphics programmer at Innovis Interactive Technologies, helping develop the award-winning Weyerhaeuser Design Center, recognized by Computerworld/Smithsonian and Popular Science. During the dot-com surge of the 90s, she worked with Interface Builders, creating fully interactive, database-driven websites and graphical interfaces for text-based systems. 

From there, she joined the Sun Valley Community School as Manager of Information Systems, where she oversaw over 130 computers and peripherals and honed her skills in hardware and software troubleshooting marking her transition into educational technology integration. For over two decades, she has been the principal owner of 5B Technologies, Inc., a Ketchum-based web development and consulting firm. Shirley combines deep technical expertise with a community-oriented spirit, balancing robust systems architecture and web development with a profound connection to education, outdoor recreation, and local engagement. 

Mikelle Despain, SEO strategy director at Ouest House, sitting in garden next to barrel and smiling at camera

Mikelle Despain

SEO Strategy Director

Mikelle Despain is a seasoned marketing strategist and SEO consultant with over a decade of experience helping brands refine their voice and communicate with clarity. A certified expert in SEO, she seamlessly integrates search strategy into content development to ensure every piece performs results in high visibility and long-term growth. 

She began her career in journalism before transitioning into marketing, where she quickly rose through the ranks at a national franchising company. Recognized early for her initiative and writing talent, she was mentored by the CEO and eventually led the marketing department, managing digital content, brand messaging, and campaign strategy. In 2012, she launched her own consultancy, supporting agencies and clients across lifestyle, retail, and professional industries. 

Now based in Utah, Mikelle is the mother of four and brings a grounded, intentional perspective to life and work. Her off-hours are often spent deep in the red rock desert with her kids, camping, hiking slot canyons, and stargazing; and when she’s solo, she can be found on Angel’s Landing in Zion or atop Mount Olympus. Her curiosity informs her work: adaptable and driven by purpose.