Our Team - Austin Graphic Designers, Customer Service, Managers, and Owners

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.

Adam is a graduate of Texas State University-San Marcos with a BBA in Marketing. As a recent graduate he is excited about the opportunity to be a viable member of the Ranch Road team and contribute to further success for the company. Adam has spent the majority of his life in the Austin area and considers it the best place to work, live, and play. As an Austinite, he enjoys creating and playing music, as well as seeing bands of every genre perform. Outside of music he enjoys the outdoors, being active, and basically anything that doesn't involve sitting on the couch for hours on end! His personal motto: Live, Laugh, and Love.

James is a family man, with two kids who keep him busy and feeling young! He is known for his infectious positivity and high level of energy. His passion is to make sure your project gets completed on time with the highest level of quality and meticulous attention to detail. James is a team player and a blast to work with! Having been in the print industry for the past 8+ years, James is the ideal person to oversee the company's production and we are proud to have him on the Ranch Road team!

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.