Sam Hoggs is a graduate of Winston Salem State University. During his time at Winston is where he nurtured his love for media, design and business. Bringing new energy to the campus, Sam launched Sole Quest, his first venture in the sneaker space hosting exhibitions and curating other culture-forward work.
After graduating, he went on to work for Nike and then Complex Networks where he worked in brand partnerships & led the company’s Black employee resource group.
At TBO, Sam leads Creative Partnerships, where he finds opportunities to amplify Black stories. He’s an avid NBA fan, coffee drinker and down-to-earth guy.
Jas is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, and also received her master’s from Bethune-Cookman University. During her college career, not only did Jas play basketball, she also discovered a passion for art and design.
She was able to find space for sports and design by working for Nike, and went on to become the Creative Director for Bethune-Cookman University-Athletics, University of Oregon-Football and most recently for Footlocker, Inc.
At TBO, she leads creative direction and design to help clients tell their stories authentically. She's also an advocate for HBCUs, enjoys binge watching series, scrolling Instagram and buying kicks!