Innovating Creatively in Marketing
Clarkston is home to creative innovators who bring visions to life through branding, visuals and
design.
By Jean Murphy
Proforma Team Marketing Solutions, led by owner Rhonda Moran, has been a
cornerstone of marketing excellence for her clients for over 35 years. Based in the Clarkston area for
more than 20 years, Moran has cultivated a reputation not only as a business leader but also as a
dedicated supporter of the community and a proud member of the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce.
With a focus on helping companies promote their brands, Proforma Team Marketing Solutions specializes
in creating customized online stores that serve as a platform for dynamic marketing initiatives. The
company offers a comprehensive range of services, including printing, promotional products and branded
apparel, with a tagline that perfectly captures their ethos: “One source, infinite
resources.” This slogan embodies the company’s commitment to providing diverse solutions
that meet the unique needs of each client.
Moran understands the importance of sustainability in marketing. “We like to offer Merch that
Matters!” she emphasizes, highlighting the team’s dedication to recommending products that
won’t end up in landfills. This environmentally-conscious approach resonates with clients who seek
to align their brand with responsible practices.
Helping clients maintain control over their brand identity is a core principle
at Proforma Team Marketing Solutions. The company’s clients continue to choose them year
after year, appreciating their dependability and the tailored marketing strategies that enhance their
brand presence. The partnership with Kendra Hizelberger adds an exciting dimension to their creative
offerings, keeping the company trendy and fresh in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Clients of Proforma Team Marketing Solutions can always count on Moran and her dedicated team
to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions that elevate their brand. Whether through
inspiring promotional products or strategically developed online stores, the team is committed to
fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and reliability.
With over three decades of experience and a passion for marketing, Proforma Team Marketing
Solutions stands as a testament to the power of brand promotion, community engagement and sustainable
practices in today’s business landscape.
Winship Studio, 7183 N. Main St., Suite A, is a long-standing Clarkston business that
was founded in a local garage in 1969. John Ransom, the current owner, purchased it in 2018 after a
lengthy career in wealth management.
“I chose to transform my photography hobby into a business after meeting with the Winship family.
Winship is a long-standing part of the local community, and I wanted to see it continue,” Ransom
stated.
Today, Winship focuses on custom high school senior photo sessions, executive portraits, sports and
dance team portraits, as well as family portraits.
“I particularly like to work with high school seniors, letting them choose how they want to be
photographed, whether it is in their Jeep, on a soccer field, with a sketch pad in the park or in a
flower field. Our clients love our 50-image custom coffee table photo albums for them to keep for the
rest of their lives.”
Remember those yard signs that were all over town during the pandemic, announcing graduations and other
milestones? Many were made by Player Prints, which is located at 3694 Clarkston Rd.,
Suite B in Clarkston.
Joe Berden started the company in 2018, offering t-shirts, jerseys, hats, banners and posters, yard
signs, window clings, big heads on sticks and even trading cards, all custom made for scores of local
schools, businesses and sports teams.
“Our custom items have become signs of unity,” Berden stated.
“During the pandemic, we printed 7,000 yard signs in two months. Then we printed 13,000
“Oxford Strong” t-shirts in one week after the Oxford shooting tragedy and donated the
proceeds – $55,000 – to help victims. We will always support the local communities and,
Oxford is still our biggest client today. It only felt right to give back to people who have already
given us so much.”
Player Prints’ business has exploded well beyond Clarkston and Michigan, Berden said. They are
currently looking for a larger space in which to expand and now ship to all 50 states and deliver large
orders to local schools. They even made Big Heads on a Stick for the San Jose Sharks hockey team.
