Absolute Communications is home to a diverse team of design and marketing specialists. With expertise in everything from event planning to branding to Web and print design, our team is focused on helping clients achieve their goals. To learn more about the Absolute team, call us at 800.919.4534 or contact us via email.


Kevin Call
 Kevin obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art and Graphic Design from Virginia Intermont College. At Absolute, Kevin works with clients on the design of various marketing tools and website development. His professional experience includes print design and layout, web publishing, photography and illustration. Prior to joining Absolute, he gained valuable experience at Elizabethton Newspapers, Inc. His design experience includes a variety of printed and on-line materials.

Carolyn Pierson Cook
Carolyn holds a B.A. in Accounting from East Tennessee State University and has completed post graduate courses at the University of Tennessee. She graduated Magnum Cum Laude and was a member of both Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Prior to forming Absolute Communications in March of 1993, Carolyn was manager of Corporate Communications for Arcata Graphics. At that time, Arcata Graphics had sales in excess of $500 million, 11 plants located nationwide and over 8,000 employees. She directed all forms of the company’s communications between employees, customers, vendors, and government officials. These efforts included advertising, promotions, trade shows, employee and customer events, public relations, surveys, newsletters, and more. Carolyn is active in the community and has served on various boards including United Way, Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Fun Fest, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, Friends of Allandale, Safe House, Kingsport Tomorrow, Junior League and Girls Inc. Ms. Pierson Cook was a 1991 recipient of Honorarium for Women and Industry and during college was selected for Who’s Who of American University Students.
Emily Macbeth
Emily brings a variety of skill sets to Absolute and manages several key accounts. Her primary function is serving as the firm’s traffic manager. She works with our accounts creating budgets and implementing media buys for a diverse array of clients. Among other projects, she also assists with the development of Kingsport Deals, an e-marketing program that encourages shoppers to make Kingsport a retail destination. Prior to joining Absolute, Emily was involved with marketing and managing housing properties in several location in California and Nashville. Since returning to Kingsport, she has been active in Kingsport-area civic organizations including Knetic and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.
Sharon McClain
Sharon is responsible for accounts payable and receivables, as well as other special projects. Working closely with other Absolute team members, she maintains all records to ensure accuracy in billing for customers. Prior to joining Absolute, Sharon worked at Eastman Chemical Company as a Procurement Specialist and as a Senior Customer Service Specialist.

Brian McMillan
Brian is a cum laude graduate of East Tennessee State University with a B.A. in Mass Communication. Following graduation, Brian worked in both the advertising and editorial departments for national and regional publications, including The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA, where he served as a staff writer. At Absolute, Brian is the primary point of contact for a number of the firm's clients and writes a variety of marketing and news-related material for varying audiences. He is a former board member for Kingsport Tomorrow where he chaired the Community Input and Awareness Team.

Julie Pierson
Ms. Pierson's responsibilities with Absolute are multi-faceted. She oversees new business development for Absolute and also works closely with several Absolute clients. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, she has a strong knowledge of the East Tennessee region and how to market the many benefits and attractions it offers. Before joining Absolute, Ms. Pierson worked in industrial marketing with clients across the United States. She brings to her role with Absolute excellent attention to detail and unwavering commitment to deadlines.


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