RICH TEMPLETON
CO-FOUNDER
Rich is the co-founder of Blue Spark Media. His specialties include SEO, website analytics, video production, photography, email marketing, and social media. Rich has a unique perspective that he brings to the table when working on client projects and reporting bringing original marketing campaign results that catch an audience’s attention.
DARREN FIELD
CO-FOUNDER
Darren Field, co-founder of Blue Spark Media, brings over 20 years of video production experience to the table, delivering exceptional storytelling and high production value to every project. Throughout his career, Darren has worked with corporate giants like Starbucks, Red Robin, Procter & Gamble, and Microsoft, honing his craft while collaborating with some of the most recognizable brands in the world.
Darren’s remarkable ability to tell compelling stories through the lens sets him apart, making each project not only visually stunning but also deeply impactful. He understands the critical role that creative branding and strategic marketing play in elevating a business to its fullest potential, ensuring every client’s vision is brought to life in the most dynamic way possible. With Darren at the helm, your brand is in expert hands.
MARK VANDONGE
ASSOCIATE | PHOTOGRAPHER | CONTENT CREATOR
Mark is a Walla Walla native with more than 15 years experience as a professional image maker. Specializing in portrait and commercial photography, Mark creates premiere caliber photos and videos that command attention.
BRYAN SHANER
ASSOCIATE | SALES | CONTENT CREATOR
Bryan Shaner is an American businessman, investor, and inventor who co-founded ProMotion Arts with Steven Crandall. Today, the company is known as ProMotion Holdings, which was launched in 2005 in Steven’s basement. ProMotion Arts revolutionized the way digital media was produced, growing from a small basement operation to managing an office building in downtown Seattle.
The company’s focus was on redefining the media industry—pioneering innovative approaches to live media production and transforming the post-production process. ProMotion Arts developed strategic solutions never seen before, such as custom media compressions for clients. Notably, they enabled Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to deliver full-resolution media over dial-up and DSL internet connections to worldwide store locations—all without disrupting local store transactions.
Throughout his career, Bryan Shaner has collaborated with major brands and organizations, including Kellogg’s Inc., Microsoft Inc., Pixar Studios, the Gates Foundation, the Seattle Seahawks, National Geographic, ABC, FOX, and PBS.
ProMotion Arts later expanded into legal media, developing groundbreaking methods to synchronize video content with stenographer transcripts—allowing for real-time closed captioning that could be searched and referenced during trials.
With over 20 years of experience creating custom digital solutions, Bryan remains passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, helping clients reach new levels of success.