Tyler Sachse is a husband to Gwen and a dad to Xavier and Linden, and he is obsessed with building authentic brands. Originally from Wisconsin, where he graduated with an MBA focused on brand and product management from the University of Wisconsin, he now happily resides in Minnesota. He has been a brand and marketing leader in both medium- and large-sized companies and is cofounder of Birch and Wolf LLC, a brand agency focused on small businesses and entrepreneurs. His latest venture, Lila Skog Books LLC (
lila skog is Swedish for "purple forest"), aims to bring the world of branding to kids through engaging books and content. He believes in the power of creative design to tell stories and launch something brand new.
Ben Puetz was born, raised, and currently lives in Wisconsin, where he is a father to two creative kids, Vander and Oceana. He attended UW-Green Bay for graphic communications, has a fire science and paramedic degree, and works as a full-time firefighter/paramedic. Ben is also a cofounder of Birch and Wolf LLC, through which he applies his passion for logo design and brands, especially those related to sports and the outdoors.
Brian Barber is an illustrator, designer, animator, and videographer living in Duluth, Minnesota. He has run his own studio since 2008, doing a wide range of projects that include children's books, corporate videos, instructional videos, TV ads, and music videos.
