Our team
Experienced specialists. A personal approach.
A close-knit team of strategists, communicators, creatives, and operators united by the Golden Rule—and accountable for the work from start to finish.
The VMR team
Specialists who work as one team.
Hugh Macken
Founder & President
Hugh founded VMR Communications in 2008 and leads strategy, media planning and buying, analytics, attribution, and client partnerships. He helps Catholic, Christian, and mission-driven organizations advertise effectively while respecting the dignity of every person they seek to reach.
Danielle Milliken
Senior Project Manager
For more than a decade, Danielle has supported VMR clients through project management, marketing strategy, and creative services. Her background combines Catholic theology, graphic design, and an MBA in marketing.
Josh Canning
Senior Marketing & Advertising Consultant
Josh leads sales and client support for CatholicAdNet, helping clients translate their mission into clear, achievable marketing goals. Based in Ontario, Canada, he brings a deeply relational approach to every engagement.
Erinn Dimond
Copywriter, Editor & Creative Specialist
Erinn is a Catholic copywriter, editor, and creative specialist serving nonprofits, businesses, and authors. She develops clear, persuasive content and design assets that help VMR clients communicate with purpose.
Suzan Namutebi
Administrative Assistant
Suzan coordinates day-to-day administration, client communication, and project operations from Kampala, Uganda—helping the work move smoothly and reliably behind the scenes.
Jeannine Szumigala
Client Support & Community Manager
Jeannine supports VMR clients through client support, Facebook group community management, and administrative coordination. She also occasionally assists with VMR podcasts. A homeschooling mom, she brings warmth, organization, and a community-minded perspective to the team.
How we work
Built for accountability, not agency fog.
01 / SENIOR ATTENTION
The people you meet do the work.
Experienced specialists stay close to the strategy, execution, and decisions that matter.
02 / INTEGRATED EXECUTION
One team across the lifecycle.
Strategy, creative, media, operations, and measurement work together instead of in silos.
03 / THE GOLDEN RULE
Respect is part of the strategy.
We pursue results without losing sight of the dignity of the audience or the integrity of the mission.
Let’s advance your mission together.
Tell us what you are trying to accomplish. We’ll help identify a practical path forward.