We are a team of strategists, designers, technologists, wordsmiths, and optimists.

Eric Brown is the Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Whiteboard, where he helps clients align strategic vision with brand expression. Since launching the agency in 2010, he has guided over 500 organizations through end-to-end digital transformation—spanning websites, branding, automation, and advertising. Eric has led creative initiatives for brands including Airbus, NCR, Legacybox, Praxis, Clear, ONE Finance, TED, Justice Defenders, HOPE International, Tennessee Aquarium, Aro, Yale Center for Faith & Culture, Trilith Studios, Wellview, Purposity, Last Mile Health, Steam Logistics, Passion Conferences, WinShape Foundation, Charityvest, and others. His work has reached millions, been cited by President Barack Obama, and contributed to more than $1 billion pledged toward organizations and causes. It has been featured in Forbes, CNN, 60 Minutes, The New York Times, TODAY Show, People Magazine, and Adobe XD Ideas. Under his leadership, Whiteboard’s design work has sparked new internet trends—like video backgrounds and parallax scrolling—and earned accolades including multiple Awwwards and Webby Awards.

In 2017, Eric launched The Reformation of Internet Manners, a framework to help families and schools teach kids how to treat others online. He is also co-author of two books: Return On Inspiration (2023, with Kevin Paul Scott) and Agency (2024, with Taylor Jones). Eric’s greatest joy is his family—he’s husband to Katie and dad to Ella and Owen. Together, they live in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Taylor Jones is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Whiteboard, where he leads the firm’s product vision, technology strategy, and innovation practice. Since co-founding Whiteboard in 2010, Taylor has helped organizations move from idea to execution by bridging visionary intent with practical, scalable digital solutions.With a background rooted in rapid prototyping, design thinking, and systems architecture, Taylor is known for helping leaders imagine what’s possible—and then build it. He began his career at fifteen, launching an IT consulting venture that sparked a lifelong passion for translating between engineers and entrepreneurs. That ability to connect strategy, design, and technology continues to define his leadership at Whiteboard today.

Taylor has led the concepting and development of digital platforms for organizations including Chick-fil-A, NCR, Compassion International, Legacybox, and Food for the Hungry. His work has been recognized by *Entrepreneur*, *Net Magazine*, and award bodies including the Webby Awards and Awwwards.Taylor lives in Griffin, Georgia with his wife Eren and their children, Berkley and Brighton.

Paul Rustand is Chief Design Officer at Whiteboard, where he leads the agency’s pursuit of world-class design that is rooted in story, driven by purpose, and tailored for lasting impact. With over two decades of experience, Paul brings a deep belief that design should be as diverse as the clients it serves—distinctive, idea-driven, and unbound by a singular style. Paul began his career in the mid-90s by co-founding Widgets & Stone, a studio known for its craft and conceptual clarity. After graduate studies, a sabbatical in Italy, and an internship with renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister, he relaunched the studio with a commitment to holistic, client-specific design solutions. That commitment remains a guiding principle in his work today. He thrives on full-scope projects—those where identity, environment, storytelling, and experience intersect.

For Paul, a logo, website, or campaign is never the full story; he’s driven to uncover and communicate the soul of a brand across every medium it touches. A respected leader in the design community, Paul was named an AIGA Fellow in 2011 for his contributions to advancing design excellence. He also completed the Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders program at the Yale School of Management in 2008. He holds an MFA in Book Arts from the University of Alabama and a BFA in Design & Illustration from East Carolina University. Today, at Whiteboard, Paul helps shape the agency’s creative direction—mentoring design teams, guiding strategic vision, and ensuring that every project reflects thoughtful, meaningful design that serves both client and community.

Jason is Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Whiteboard, an award-winning creative agency and Certified B-Corp dedicated to helping visionaries lead meaningful brands. He joined Whiteboard in 2024 following the merger with FiveStone, the design agency he founded in 2001 with a mission to “amplify positive impact.” Over the course of 23 years, FiveStone partnered with hundreds of organizations to deliver strategy, branding, and awareness campaigns designed to make the world a better place.

Beyond his role at Whiteboard, Jason serves as a Venture Partner at Praxis and consults with early-stage organizations or those navigating major inflection points. He is also a writer and speaker, having authored several books on topics ranging from spiritual formation to brand development. His latest work, Culture Bending Narratives: Moving Beyond Story to Create Meaningful Brands, explores how organizations can move past storytelling into meaning-making. Jason lives in New York’s Hudson Valley, where he and his wife own and operate an independent bookstore. While not active on social media, he’s always up for meaningful connection—whether over a veggie burger and beer or a conversation on Zoom.