Tanner Shepard is a founding partner of Ranch Road and an 18-year creative industry veteran. His purpose and passion is to lead Ranch Road to new heights. Shepard enjoys helping uncover the unique identity of his clients' businesses. Prior to starting Ranch Road, Shepard led creative teams at various agencies along with a vibrant freelance business. Beyond his professional endeavors, Shepard proudly gives back to his community. He regularly volunteers for Meals on Wheels and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also serves on the board for Entrepreneurs' Organization, and frequently donates Ranch Road services to charities in Austin.

Shepard loves his work, but also enjoys getting out of the office to go fly fishing along the Texas coast or in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. He also likes the hot room of Bikram Yoga. Shepard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University. He and his wife Angie have a 5-year-old son, Rand and have just had a daughter, Vivienne, in June.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Trey went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University. Prior to Ranch Road, Trey spent 9 years with a publically traded company in the housing market. His roles ranged from Sales and Management to Regional Vice President. His responsibilities included Sales Operations and Marketing with a primary focus on business and partner development. Trey decided to found Ranch Road on principles that customers value most - quality customer service and exceptional solution delivery. Outside of Ranch Road, Trey's focuses are on his wife, Jennifer, and their two sons, being in the outdoors and serving on the Board of the Austin Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association.

A true Texan from the Lubbock area, Ally actually has ridden her horse to school and raised a Grand Champion hog. After studying Architecture and Interior Design at Texas Tech, she decided to take her talents to Austin, called by the outdoors, the live music, and the culture of creativity. Two years in 'the big city' has not affected her Red Raider Pride in any way, don't worry!

She got her start in Austin working as a Marketing Director for two growing companies. Now she's the Office Manager at Ranch Road and master of all things accounting, administrative, and human resources. She means business, but also makes sure that Ranch Road employees are always having fun. When not holding down the fort at Ranch Road, you can find Ally outside hula-hooping, doing arts n' crafts, installing hair feathers, blogging, or following live music and adventures around the country.

Originally from the suburb of Katy, Texas Carly moved to Austin in 2008 to attend St. Edward's University. With a bachelor's degree in Communication, and a solid non-profit background, Carly set out to find a full-time job December of 2010. In April 2011, she became a new member of the talented Ranch Road team as a Customer Service Rep. Not quite non-profit, but a position she has truly come to enjoy. Always happy to help, she loves assisting our current and new clients with any design, print, or promo item they may need. Carly lives in South Austin with her boyfriend Kenneth and two dog children, Tito and Ralph. Her passion lies in the culinary arts as she hopes to attend culinary school one day. When she's not working with customers or implementing marketing strategies at Ranch Road, Carly loves trips to Lake Travis, trying out new local hot spot restaurants, and kickin' it with her pups.

With a strong background in printing dating back to '91, Joel moved to Austin in 1994 to work with Apple Inc. After several years in the IT field he returned to the print industry when he joined the Ranch Road Crew in '07. With a high level of production knowledge he easily fit into the digital printing and graphic design scene.

In 2006, Joel started a complete and dramatic remodel of his home. While not working on his big project in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin, Joel is at Ranch Road running production areas, balancing the constant barrage of tech questions and printing changes. With this Joel has also been our ranch hand tech wiz and has successfully helped with office computer and server set-up keeping Ranch Road running full-steam ahead!

In his free time Joel enjoys and is active in the Austin Film scene having completed several documentaries and movie projects including the popular "Starship Exeter" Project as well as, more recently, a documentary for MD Anderson Cancer Center at Science Park on their mentors program.

Bred, born & raised in San Antonio, Howard has had the pleasure of calling Austin home for the past three years. After graduating from TCU in '05 with a BFA in Graphic Design, Howard returned to his original home to work as an in-house graphic designer for a prominent architectural firm, during which he learned the true meaning of the word "deadline." However, not being ready to settle down and suffering from an incurable case of wanderlust, Howard left the comfort of San Antonio to pursue a somewhat nomadic lifestyle bouncing from city to city pursuing freelance work for a broad range of clients, eventually finding himself in London. Though having fallen in love with the city and its diverse people, Howard knew he couldn't stay long. Missing home and family, Howard came back and has been in Austin ever since. Austin wasn't a hard choice either, given its tremendous live music and arts scene and… the food. Howard loves food… and his beard… seriously.

Originally from Ann Arbor Michigan, Sean graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design in 2006. While attending E.M.U. Sean played for their collegiate club lacrosse program. During which he was a team captain and treasurer. After moving down to Austin in August of 2007, Sean joined the Ranch Road team initially as an intern. After thriving through Ranch Road's internship Sean was given the opportunity to be a full time employee, where he happily grows as an up & coming graphic designer. Besides enjoying painting, digital Art and typography, Sean has a strong appreciation for 3 o'clock espressos, soccer, and any & all genres of music.