About Us

Who We are

At Ace Studios, we believe creativity isn’t just an asset—it’s a responsibility.

We partner with organizations on a mission to make the world a better place and use the power of storytelling and design to turn big ideas into even bigger impacts.

We’re not just here to make things look good (though we’re great at that); we’re here to make things work—strategically, beautifully, and meaningfully.

If your work serves a greater purpose, we’ll make sure it’s seen, heard, and felt.

Where Creativity Meets National Acclaim

We’re honored to have been recognized as the AAF Western Region’s 2024 Advertising Agency of the Year, but let’s be real—the real award is working alongside clients who inspire us every day.

(Though, yes, we do have some shiny trophies. Want to see them? They make for great coffee table talk.)

Family-owned Business Awards

2019 Whippersnapper Award

Mosaic ADDY Winner

ADDY Awards

MILK Made Award

Leaders of Tomorrow

Meet the dream team

Our talented team brings together diverse expertise in branding, digital strategy, content creation, and more, ensuring that each project is approached with fresh ideas and strategic insight tailored to meet our clients’ goals.

Kurt Thigpen

KURT THIGPEN (HE/HIM)

CEO & Co-Founder

CHRIS ACE-THIGPEN (HE/HIM)

COO & Co-Founder

Catherine

Catherine Ace (SHE/THEY)

LEAD ACCOUNT MANAGER

Catherine

Vince Ace (HE/HIM)

Account Manager

Catherine

Nam Nguyen (HE/HIM)

Graphic Designer

Catherine

Alexandria Thomson (SHE/HER)

Makeup & FX SPECIALIST