about us

Our business is to ensure yours is not forgotten.

We believe when organizations succeed, families do better, economies do better, communities do better—everyone benefits.

But businesses and non-profits can’t succeed if their audience can’t find them or tell them apart from the competition.

That’s where we come in.

We’re Jess and Justin Redmon. In 2022, we combined our passion for strategy, design, and illustration to start Apple & Anchor—helping small businesses uncover their unique voice and build brands that actually connect.

“Apple” is a traditional symbol of knowledge, representing Jess’s 20+ years in graphic design. “Anchor” represents Justin’s 13 years as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy—steady, grounded, and people-first.

Today, Apple & Anchor is supported by a trusted, local team of branding and marketing experts, including Jessica Ray and Emily Short. Together, we bring strategy, design, project management, and execution under one roof—so our clients can focus on running their business while we help clarify, elevate, and grow their brand.

We’d love to talk about how we can strengthen your visibility and help your brand stand out.

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we believe...

If small businesses succeed, everyone in society benefits.

That a unique brand improves a business’s chance of success.

In the power of a dream.

In reducing eye pollution with good design.

the process of design should be fun.

In continuous growth and evolution, not stagnation or complacency.

get to know

Apple & Anchor

Jess Redmon

Co-Founder & Creative Director

With 20 years of design expertise, Jess ("Apple") brings a track record of impact as VP of Creative Services at Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, promoting Music City’s $9.2 billion hospitality industry. As Graphic Design Chair at O’More College of Design, she forged strong connections within Nashville’s design community and obtained certification in Design Thinking at Stanford’s d.school.

Justin Redmon

Co-Founder & illustrator/designer

Justin (“Anchor”) is a natural-born illustrator. Starting with pencil and brush works of vintage cars, his passion for design deepened through his 13 years traveling the world while serving in the U.S. Navy. Today, his experience as an Operator helps ensure client projects are completed on time and with excellence. His skill as a digital illustrator also gives client projects a truly personal touch.

Emily Short

Graphic Designer

Emily Short is a multidisciplinary graphic designer specializing in information design, visual storytelling, and complex content translation. Her work focuses on transforming research-heavy insights into accessible, compelling visual narratives that resonate across executive, public, and community audiences.

Jessica Ray, PMP

Project Manager

Jessica Ray is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across marketing, research, and creative strategy engagements. She specializes in translating strategic vision into operational execution through clear timelines, milestone management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination.