Founder / Chief Fixer & Controller of Chaos
COURTNEY HYLES
Courtney started Blackline in 2010 during maternity leave, because apparently having a newborn wasn't keeping her busy enough.
She's the creative brain behind Blackline - turning everything from brands and banners to completely over-the-top events into something people actually remember.
She's known for obsessing over the details and somehow turning client's "I don't really know what I want..." into exactly what they wanted and more. She thrives off of coffee and chaos. Don't ever tell this girl, "No", because she will make it her life mission to find a way! She doesn't see challenges, she sees possibilities.
When Courtney's not designing, she's usually cheering on one of her three kids, sharing a bottle of wine with her husband, judging competitive cheer competitions, reading, boating, or planning the next thing she swore she wasn't going to plan.
SPECIAL SKILLS INCLUDE: Making things pretty, controlled chaos, impossible deadlines and having absolutely no concept of "good enough".
VP Event Muscle & Illumination
KELLY HYLES
Kelly is the muscle behind the magic - and the reason our events look good after dark. From lighting up a space to hauling the things no one else wants to carry, he's our resident lighting extraordinaire, setup specialist, and undisputed chair-cover speed champion. If it needs to be lifted, lit, moved, hung, plugged in, or somehow made to look better, Kelly's probably already handling it.
When Kelly isn't working for Blackline, he's working on his own car washing and detailing company, Two Guys & a Hose. You can also find him at taekwondo working on his 3rd degree black belt, at the gym, church or surfing at the beach.
SPECIAL SKILLS INCLUDE: Complete and utter transparency with his Mom - letting her know when something doesn't look good, flexing his newly developed biceps, and making people laugh at the worst times.
Chief Builder
BRODY HYLES
Brody (aka "Brody the Builder") has been with us - well, since he was born; but officially working with Blackline for the past five years. He is the behind-the-scenes force that keeps production moving. He manages inventory, assembles our banner stand kits, and makes sure every component is organized, stocked, and ready to go. With an eye for detail and a hands-on approach, Brody helps turn our parts and pieces into finished products that are ready for our customers.
When Brody puts his drill down, you can find him wrestling, gaming or on the slopes snowboarding.
SPECIAL SKILLS INCLUDE: Finding a better way of doing something, rage-baiting, fishing, and building literally ANYTHING!