Meet the Team
Here at The Savage Way, we love that we are able to offer a creative space for artists. Say hello to the faces behind the scenes – our talented team of creatives, artists, makers & doers. Our Moss Artists & Corporate Team work from our studio in Charlotte, NC and our Clean Graffiti Manager works all across the country. We also partner with tons of local artists / vendors whenever we can.
Kimmy
Keslin
Project Manager
Tell us a little about yourself.
I have always loved moving and exploring new places. Born in Baltimore, MD but raised and grew up in Chattanooga, TN. Later headed out to University of Georgia (go dawgs!) where I studied Fashion Merchandising. Then spent time after college moving from Knoxville, Asheville and Greenville before settling here in Charlotte. I now enjoy time exploring on the weekends with my husband, Jim and best friend, Gatsby.
What is your go-to music (song/band/playlist)?
Matt & Kim are my all time favorite band that I would quit my job to become a groupie if I could. But my current playlist is a hodge podge of indie music ranging from calming to dance party.
What is your favorite thing about working at TSW?
I love working at TSW because I get to use my creative brain every day. I enjoy getting my hands dirty and pulling out my crafty skill set to get a job done. Being able to combine my fashion degree, consumer behavior studies, interior design interests and DIY skills all in one place is perfect for me. Dragging along Chief Barking Officer, Gatsby, to work everyday is also a plus 🙂
What is your favorite project you've worked on?
I loved watching the UNCC Dubois Center come to life as it was a design I had imagined in my head and all the other lovely ladies here at TSW helped get it out of my brain and onto paper. It was a great group collaboration and fun watching something I had imagined grow into a client’s perfect piece.
Ashley
Schewzyk
Moss Artist
Tell us a little about yourself.
I was born and raised in Charlotte. I’m married to Ollie Schewzyk and have two children whom we love and adore, Brayden (14) and Savannah (10), and three rescue pups. I graduated from Providence High School and got my marketing degree from ECU. In the past I worked in the floral world and still do from time to time and love it. And now I’m in the moss world and love being able to bring the two together and create artwork. It’s truly the best of both worlds.
What is your go-to music (song/band/playlist)?
I love Reggae music and listen to a lot of Stick Figure, they are one of my favorite bands.
What is your favorite thing about working at TSW?
It’s great working in an environment where you can be creative and work with many talented creative ladies. Where else can you go into work, listen to your favorite music, podcast or book and play with moss all day!?!?
What is your favorite project you've worked on?
It’s definitely the fern wall at PARA restaurant! But I also love the one I just finished inside Canteen at Camp North End. Similar vibe to PARA but lots and lots of mushrooms.
Susannah
Bryant
Moss Manager
Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in Clinton, SC and went to Wofford College for undergrad. After a bunch of seasonal jobs, I am currently back in school and working on my Masters in Teaching in Art Education. Working at The Savage Way has been a great job to have while working on a degree! I have a sweet dog named Saluda who I love to go hiking with and I love painting and making smoke art.
What is your go-to music (song/band/playlist)?
Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of RKS, Dawes, and Brett Dennen.
What is your favorite thing about working at TSW?
I love working with a bunch of strong, awesome women and getting to be creative at work!
What is your favorite project you've worked on?
I really enjoyed getting to install at Crowntown Cannibis in NoDa and getting to moss directly on their walls. I also really liked mossing Goldie!
Hannah
Kitzmann
Moss Artist
Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in Rock Hill, SC. and was homeschooled through high school. I graduated from Winthrop with a BFA in Illustration. I have a dog named Daisy.
What is your go-to music (song/band/playlist)?
Indie, people like Brandi Carlile and The Avett Brothers.
What is your favorite thing about working at TSW?
Being able to use my creativity on a daily basis with other like minded women, and continually growing and learning new things.
What is your favorite project you've worked on?
I really enjoyed the design process for the new Goldies pieces, they are fun and full of color which was a challenge laying everything out in a dynamic and cohesive way.