Samuel J. Ashe II

SEO and Social Media Manager

Samuel J. Ashe II, MBA, better known as Sammy, is an award-winning marketing leader with extensive experience in SEO, social media strategy, and content marketing. Holding an MBA from California Lutheran University and a BFA in Film & Video Production from City College of New York (CUNY), Sammy brings a unique blend of creative and analytical expertise to his new role as SEO & Social Media Manager at Social Spice Media.

With a background spanning various industries, he’s made an impact on companies like Black Women’s Blueprint, iWALKFree, and Yardi Systems to name a few. Sammy has developed a keen insight into brand growth, engagement, and strategy. Known for his omnidirectional approach to digital marketing, he is dedicated to driving brand visibility, enhancing online presence, and crafting the unique stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

Outside of work, Sammy is an avid foodie and travel enthusiast, indulging in every opportunity to explore new flavors and destinations domestically and abroad alongside his wife.

Kay Nolan

Controller

Kay is an experienced Controller at Social Spice Media with over 30 years of experience is all aspects of accounting. She started her professional career in Peoria, IL at a waste management company. She moved to Ventura, CA in 1992 & began working for a manufacturing company in Ojai, CA which later moved to Oxnard, CA. Throughout the last 30 years, she has played many roles within the manufacturing company including Staff Accountant, Controller, Chief Financial Officer & HR Administrator.

When she’s not “counting beans”, Kay enjoys going to music concerts, hanging out with friends & taking long walks while listening to audio books.

Cindy Amahan

Administrative Assistant

Cindy Amahan is an experienced administrative assistant at Social Spice Media, specializing in calendar management, meeting coordination, and email outreach. With nearly a decade of working as a virtual assistant, Cindy has honed her skills in providing efficient and organized support to ensure smooth operations within the company.

Summer Pansini

Project Manager

Summer Pansini is an experienced Project Manager at Social Spice Media with over 20 years of experience in design and art direction. She started her professional career on-camera in HGTV’s “Design on a Dime” and later moved behind the scenes where she worked as a freelance Art Director and Project Manager for the television commercial industry. Throughout the years, Summer has been part of dozens of highly successful commercial campaigns for clients including Netflix, MasterClass, the NFL, Target, eBay, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Moet, Disney, Toyota, Hyundai, and Chevy.

Scott Ericson

Director of Business Development

Hailey McKee

Lead Content Creator

Hailey is a Content Creator for Social Spice Media. Her roles include delegating assignments to team members and meeting deadlines, as well as creating and editing content. She thoroughly enjoys being useful and helping fellow team members with tasks. She is passionate for all things marketing, and seeks to learn something new daily.

Hailey graduated from Brigham Young University- Idaho in 2021 with a B.A. in Communications and Advertising. Though she is new to the industry, her special brand of spice is a vital component to the Social Spice Media team.

When she’s not coming up with witty word play, Hailey enjoys singing, doing makeup, and finding music for her latest playlist.

Matt Bendell

Blog Writer/Content Creator

Matt Bendell is a freelance content/blog writer for Social Spice Media. He has more than 15 years of experience working in various media ranging from TV and radio production to print and digital content creation. He loves to tell stories and share positive messages that will encourage and grow audiences.

Matt graduated from the University of West Florida with a B.A in Communication Arts/Journalism and a minor in Marketing. Over the course of the past 15 years, he has worked in television programming, worked in fund development, and produced an internationally distributed radio program for a large non-profit organization.

When he is not working on media projects, he enjoys playing tennis, golfing, swimming and spending time outdoors with his wife and four children.

Debbie Robertson

Office Manager

Debbie has 40 years of experience in Small Business Administration for a diverse group of industries starting at her father’s Ford Tractor Dealership in Van Nuys, then at The Pet Emergency Clinics of Ventura County, Old Creek Ranch Winery in Ojai, and now Social Spice Media in Camarillo.  She loves the fast-paced work environment where she can use all her skills every day, as well as being available to all levels of personnel to assist the TEAM.

Debbie loves world travel, and she and her husband’s favorite adventure has been a sailing trip to Mexico and then across the South Pacific to New Zealand in 2012 aboard their 46′ Peterson’ Buena Vista.’

The 2017 fires in Ventura led her back to Southern California, as her husband, a plumbing contractor, assisted in rebuilding.  She and her husband now live in East Tennessee at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, where they enjoy the small-town environment and riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Jacob Heybl

Developer

Jacob is a software developer with experience in website design, database management, and back-end programming. He obtained his Associate degree in Computer Science from Moorpark College and has three years of experience working in diverse aspects of the software industry. He seeks new professional challenges and provides top-notch service in website creation, SEO management, system maintenance and problem solving for our partners.

Jacob enjoys playing tennis, video games, and building computers when he is not working on software.

Brandon King

Photographer

Brandon King has been working as one of Ventura County’s top photographers for 10 years. His goal is to create timeless, eye-catching photos and ensure that his anyone who finds themselves in front of his camera has fun. He is a true creative at heart, and is passionate about capturing moments to last a lifetime.

Jason Dominguez

Blog Writer/Content Creator

Jason Dominguez is a California native and enjoys the beach – and the outdoors in general. He attended Stanford and UC Berkeley and enjoys travel and writing. Jason is fighting the growing wave of tv binge-watching and trying to keep current with his reading list, a struggle against all odds. He balances non-fiction with short stories and poetry.

Mollie Hawkins

Blog Writer

Maria Tripodi

Content Creator