Three hobbies you enjoy.
Playing guitar, music, and racing.
Who’s your favorite band/musician?
Guns N’ Roses, Gary Moore, Jimmy Hendrix, too many to say!
What is your favorite place you visited?
Barcelona. Amazing food and arts.
Favorite quote.
“A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.” ~Marcus Aurelius
Mark has worked within many diverse industries including motorsports, action sports, publishing, technology, manufacturing, fashion, and real estate. He recently completed the design and production of the highly touted book Hobie; Master of Water, Wind and Waves, a biography of Hobie Alter written by Paul Holmes for our client Croul Publications.
Also an avid photographer, Mark knows how to maximize impact in design by applying concepts of light, exposure, and composition to photography as well as in his design work.
Mark is happily married to his lovely wife of 17 years, Kris, and has two beautiful daughters, Shannon and Savannah. He is an avid cyclist and commutes to work often on his road bike, but also loves to ride his mountain bike, ski and snowboard, surf (not often enough) and occasionally do some stand-up paddling for recreation.
What is your most favorite place you’ve ever visited?
My absolute favorites would be Oahu and Morro Bay. Each of them feels like home when I’m there. Other places that top my list are Aspen, where I also lived, Savannah, and New York.
What’s your favorite food and the best restaurant to eat it?
I’m all over the map with my favorite foods. I have so many restaurants saved on Google Maps. Two of my top favorites would be pizza at Dominicos in Long Beach & sushi at Gyotaku on Oahu.
What is your favorite sports team.
I’m a huge Lakers fan. I grew up listening to Chick Hearn call the games on AM710.
Favorite quote.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
What are the values that drive you?
Growth, transparency and gratitude. I’m constantly finding new ways to learn, grow my skills and become an overall well-rounded person. Transparency is important to me because I strive to be open and honest with everything I do. Whether it’s in my career, relationships or friendships, transparency is key in growing. With every situation, good or bad, I am grateful for the learning experience. Be grateful always, and return kindness.
What do you like to do when you’re not at work?
Watch sunset at the beach, play volleyball or spike ball and have movie nights with friends!
What’s your favorite food and the best restaurant to eat it?
My favorite food is Mexican food and my favorite place to eat it is at my Grandma’s house!
What is your most favorite place you’ve ever visited?
I LOVE traveling, and one of my most favorite places that I’ve visited is Venice, Italy.
What’s your favorite food and the best restaurant to eat it?
I grew up with Persian food which is my first choice most of the time, but I also like Italian food. My favorite restaurant is Cucina Enoteca.
Three hobbies you enjoy.
I enjoy hiking, personal development, and trying new organic foods.
What do you like to do when you’re not at work?
When I am not at work I love to help people get healthier on a mind, body, & spirit level.
What’s your favorite food and the best restaurant to eat it?
One of my favorite foods is a fully loaded avocado toast from Organic Tree in Dana Point.
Favorite quote.
My favorite quote is,”Wisdom begins in wonder.” ~ Socrates
Three hobbies you enjoy.
Chewing up toys, chasing lizards on the wall, and going for walks
What do you like to do when you’re not at work?
Go for walks with my mom & dad, chew my toys, and sleep
What’s your favorite food and the best restaurant to eat it?
Chicken and apples!
Favorite quote.
“Woof” ~ Anonymous
Who we are
We are a creative boutique full of creative and artistic talents who are committed to meeting your goals. We consider our clients members of the SDA Creative family and as
a result provide them with the utmost dedication, compassion, and understanding.
Manny Villegas
CEO / President
Hey there! Manny here with SDA Creative! Glad to see you stopped by to check us out. Our team is fun but also committed to your needs. I am a driven individual that tries to do the best I can whether it is here at our office or during my free time, playing guitar, playing sports, at the race track or just spending time with my family. Remember, if you can imagine it, we can create it!
Mark Hancock
Creative Director
Mark is an award-winning Creative Director with over 25 years of experience. His background includes art direction and design expertise, production management, systems management and implementation and photography. He demonstrates team leadership, organizational skills, and is dedicated to our clients’ goals and ultimate success.
Derrick Fadden
Director of Web Development
I lead our team in creating and managing all things web-related. Digital media has been my passion even before phones were mobile computers. I was born in Long Beach and grew up all over, but mainly in Orange County. I love to travel and see new places. In my spare time, I’m with my family. I have two young children and an older son. I love to paint and draw. With any extra time I have, I keep busy either at the gym or by playing basketball
Deanna Hernandez
Social Media Manager
Hi I’m Dee! Originally from Stockton, California, I graduated from the University of Hawaii with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Once I graduated, I decided to move back to California and settle down in beautiful Orange County. My passion for marketing kept growing throughout the years and I’m so glad to be part of helping businesses grow, even through a pandemic. Social media is always evolving and I hope to continue being able to provide my expertise for years to come.
Shabnam Agahi
Designer
I have been a graphic designer for more than 14 years, I was born and raised In Tehran, Iran, and moved to the U.S. in 1999 to continue my education. I am a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design. I have experience in advertising, branding, identity, and print in a variety of industries such as health care, education, direct mail, and entertainment. I love creating a unique, clean, out-of-the-box, intelligent design and pushing the boundaries.
I enjoy painting, hiking, indoor cycling, and traveling. I love spending time with friends and family and painting when I’m not at work. Painting allows me to create and immerse myself in my imagination. Being able to transfer the image that you had in your head on a piece of paper is a wonderful feeling.
Mallory Murray
Administrative Assistant
My name is Mallory Murray and I am a mother of twin sons. I am super passionate about health and wellness and I love to have fun! Some of the things that I enjoy most
doing are creating yummy dishes to eat and share, going on exploration hikes, showing people new things for the first time, and writing poetry.
Rex
Collections / Security
My name is Rex and I am a rescue Bluenose Pitbull. I love chasing after toys and chewing them up into small pieces. My job as a security guard is fun, I sleep and snore during my shift, and then I go home to my parents where we go for walks at the park. My creativity is great when it comes to finding my toys around the house, although my toys don’t last long. My chewing problem is out of control! Thank you for visiting!
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