Ashley Drapal Rippke . Graphic Designer

Ashley Drapal Rippke comes to Corpus Christi from her hometown of Ames, Iowa. A graduate with distinction, Ashley attended Iowa State University, where she earned her BFA in Graphic Design. Ashley's began her design career during her Junior year of college as an intern at iMed Studios. During her last two years at ISU she also worked as a designer for the Collegiate Methodist Church, the Iowa Special Olympics, and as a freelance photographer. She enjoys working in a closely knit firm like McLeod Creative. "The flow of communication is a lot smoother. There are less people to go through. As a designer it allows me to get my hands on a little bit of everything, and form a really close relationship with the client."

While at Iowa State, Ashley earned several awards and honors including the Pappajohn Entrepreneurship Award and both the ISU and 3M Academic Recognition Scholarships. She was also a committee member of several student organizations and enjoyed dancing as part of an Iowa State University Dance company.

In 2006 Ashley married her husband, Nathan, also a graduate of ISU. Together they enjoy spending time with their two miniature dachshunds, taking pictures, and exploring their new home in South Texas. "It's been a change, obviously, but the atmosphere in Corpus Christi and at McLeod Creative have made it easy to adjust."