Meet the Team

  • Tracy Teuscher, MS, APR, OCVN

    Founder, smile sharer, tree hugger, cinnamon roll expert.

  • Anne Young, MA

    Writer, chief optimist, twin mom, roller derby queen.

  • Brian Brinkman

    Designer, artist, lead camper, coconut oil aficionado.

  • Joe Smithberger

    Photographer, musician, secret agent, van life leader.

  • Jen Hugon

    Designer, artist, girl mom, mustache model.

  • Sharon Teuscher

    Fine artist, shower singer, proud auntie, beachcomber.

Our Story

Tracy founded The Buzz Maker® in 2005 after establishing and leading public relations departments for an advertising agency and a national magazine publisher. She created a flexible culture of belonging where family comes first, work-life balance is achievable, and social and environmental impact are a non-negotiable.

Since Then, Our Team Has

  • Helped hundreds of organizations amplify awareness, build stakeholder loyalty, and sustain growth.

  • Been recognized among the top PR agencies in Ohio.

  • Earned awards for excellence and leadership.

  • Earned thousands of media features for clientele.

  • Donated tens of thousands of dollars in services to local nonprofits and social enterprises. (We’ve lost track.)

  • Created unique brand names and identity for Valemee®, Kateswell™, and Modcon Living™, and served as consultants for many more.

  • Managed multi-channel brand integration programs for 12 companies.

  • Served Ohio’s colleges, entrepreneurial centers, small business incubators, SBDC, and universities as guest educators.

  • Helped organizations survive during the COVID-19 pandemic with a free crisis communication guide.

  • Sustained success through specialized education, training, and Irish grit. (And, cinnamon rolls.)

Testimonials
About Tracy

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Intersectionality

We humbly acknowledge that we inhabit the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Six Nations people. We aim to be sensitive allies and worthy stewards of this land. We embrace people of every race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, culture, and ability. We strive to overcome implicit bias and deepen our understanding and compassion for the lived experiences of others. We seek to be allies who contribute to social and environmental justice and reparation. Together we rise.