[title subtitle=”WORDS Catherine Frederick, Jessica Meadors, Charity Chambers, Amy Adams
IMAGES Jeff Fuller-Freeman, Kelsie Jo Photography, courtesy Charity Chambers, Jade Graves”][/title]
Introducing the amazing women responsible for bringing Do South® to life every month! These phenomenal women work tirelessly to ensure what you see is always beyond compare.
CATHERINE FREDERICK
Owner | 479.782.1500 | catherine@dosouthmagazine.com
My husband, Scott, and I have been married for seventeen years and have three amazing children, Lauren, Leah and Tyler, and a bevy of fur babies! This year, Do South® celebrates ten years in publication and I celebrate twenty-six years in the marketing communications industry. I began working in public relations in college. After graduating from Westark, now UAFS, I was honored to be hired as community events director for Gregory Kistler Treatment Center for Children, and then communications director for AOG. From there, I accepted a position at The McIntosh Group where I gained invaluable experience in all aspects of marketing and communications, from client relations to building multi-media ad campaigns.
In 2005, I opened a full-service advertising agency creating solutions for local and national clients, taking great pride in watching their business grow. In 2011, I recognized a need in our community for a publication that focused not only on stellar storytelling and design, but also on the specific advertising needs of local businesses. I’m grateful for the relationships cultivated over the years. I’d love to learn more about your business and put my years of expertise to work for you!
JESSICA MEADORS
Graphic Designer
Hi! I was born and raised right here in the River Valley and have a deep love for the area. I love traveling and experiencing other places, but nothing beats home! I am a brand new mom to my precious son, Ellis, and a wife to my amazing husband, Logan. I absolutely love producing Do South® each month. Crazy thought – this is actually my 65th issue! It is very common to find me at my computer, but if I’m not working, I’m outdoors (or changing a diaper as of most recent)! I have a slight obsession with bowhunting, and if it isn’t deer season, I want to be on the water fishing.
I have worked as a graphic designer now for nine years. After graduating from UAFS I star ted Ar tifex 323 Design, a one stop shop for graphic design needs, print materials and web work. “323” stands for Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your hear t, as working for the Lord, not for man.” I try to remember this in all I do! I hope the work that myself and this awesome team puts in to Do South® Magazine each month brings you joy, just like it does for me!
CHARITY CHAMBERS
Copy Editor/Proofreader
Having lived in For t Smith most of my life, I am a graduate of For t Smith Christian School and the University of Arkansas – For t Smith. Prior to joining Do South® I spent much of my time outdoors and volunteering at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center where I could be found in the gift shop or behind the registration desk. Adopted at the age of five, I am the youngest of four, having two older brothers and one older sister. (That being said, I have many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.) Last January, to celebrate my parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary, twenty-four of us took a Caribbean cruise. There was never a dull moment, to say the least!
These days I like spending time with family and my two spoiled rotten cats, Sully and Sophie. In addition, enjoy camping, outdoor photography and traveling. My favorite place to visit is Alaska. I’ve been there three times so far and love the scenery and wildlife. There is so much to do and see and the opportunities for photography are unlimited. I’ve had the privilege of working with Do South® for the past seven years and look forward to many more!
AMY ADAMS
Account Executive | 479.926.1234 | amy@dosouthmagazine.com
Hello! I am very excited to be a par t of the Do South® team. I have served the Bonneville House, a local non-profit organization, as the Executive Director and Fund Development Coordinator for nearly four years. Do South® has helped my organization create a presence in our community that has benefited us greatly. I was thrilled about the difference it made for us and knew Do South® was something I wanted to be a part of.
I grew up in Russellville and began working at thir teen for my parents’ BBQ restaurant. I worked two jobs while attending Arkansas Tech University to pursue my degree in Secondary Education. Upon graduation, I moved to Fort Smith where I have deep family roots and where I met my wonderful husband, Mike. Together we now have two beautiful daughters! I’ve lived in Fort Smith for thirteen years and have enjoyed watching our community grow. It is my desire to be an integral par t of helping propel our city forward. I am currently a member of the Junior League of Fort Smith and a Chamber Ambassador for the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce. When not working, you’ll find me volunteering, snapping pictures, coaching my daughter’s t-ball team, or playing guitar. If there is anything I can do for your business or organization please reach out to me. I would be happy to serve you!
