Who We Are
Matt Molina
Executive Director
Matt Molina
Director of Business Development
Matt is the owner and founder of Mantera. He has consistently emphasized what makes Mantera great, energy, optimism and passion. Matt has been instrumental in establishing Mantera's voice over the years as he is a common face among our clients and the community. With his astute business acumen and excellent knowledge of both digital and marketing landscapes, he is an instrumental force in leading the direction of the company. Matt is also responsible for the development of each individual staff member within the agency, striving to provide everybody with a resourceful environment to flourish and grow.
Cassie Bryan
Director of Creative
Cassie Bryan
Director of Creative
With a masters degree in Brand Communication and over 12 years experience in the fashion-market industry, Cassie lives and breathes innovation. She’s worked in various projects inhabiting sponsorships, events, digital communication, social media and public relations. Cassie works in beautiful San Diego with her dog Maggie and ferret Lea. When she’s not working you can usually find her walking the beach, shopping or taking on the waves.
Shelly Swanson
Administrative & Billing
Shelly Swanson
Administration + Billing
With a masters in brand development, Shelly has substantial experience in helping clients realize their brand ambitions. She’s a true all-in-one girl, creating new innovative concepts and ideas for clients at Mantera. She leads the teams to pitch and win new business and is also the key link within Mantera.
Shelly has helped clients communicate their brands for 20 years, starting out in corporate sponsorship and then moving into branding.
Nate Loomis
Information Tech
Cassie Bryan
Director of Creative
With a masters degree in Brand Communication and over 12 years experience in the fashion-market industry, Cassie lives and breathes innovation. She’s worked in various projects inhabiting sponsorships, events, digital communication, social media and public relations. Cassie works in beautiful San Diego with her dog Maggie and ferret Lea. When she’s not working you can usually find her walking the beach, shopping or taking on the waves.
Music: Neil Diamond, Stick Figure, Rufus Du Sol, ODESZA, ZHU, Goo Goo Dolls, Elderbrook
Food: Everything
Brands: O’NEILL, VANS, Volcom, RVCA, Rip Curl, Von Zipper
Hobbies: Time with family, Swim, Surf, Camping, F1 Racing, Gym
Music: Kaskade, Bob Moses, ZHU, SNBRN, Tchami, Jauz
Food: Italian
Brands: Givenchy, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Hobbies: Traveling, Festivals, Friends
Music: ABBA, Shania Twain, Elvis Presley, Deftones, Richard Marx
Food: Italian, Mexican
Brands: Chico’s, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Everlane
Hobbies: My do Charlie, Plants, Traveling, Reading, Writing
Music: Audioslave, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, AC/DC,
Food: “Anything greasy.”
Brands: Chico’s, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Everlane
Hobbies: Day-trading, Stocks, Finance, Computing