Student Video Contest Judges

Samantha Forester was born and raised in Wichita Falls. She graduated from Hirschi High School in 2009 and was a member of the Studio Team – go Huskies! She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Midwestern State University in December 2014.

Samantha joined the News Channel 6 Team in August 2013 as a news producer following her summer internship. Throughout her time at News Channel 6, Samantha has also worked as a multi-media journalist, digital producer and reporter, and as the host and producer for the News Channel 6 City Guide. She currently serves as the Assitant New Director.

In her spare time, she enjoys going to some of our great local restaurants or event venues with friends. She plays a mean game of pickleball at Hamilton Park when the weather is nice. You can also catch her instructing an aerobics class called HIGH Low at Forever Fit in Wichita Falls.

I’ve been involved in video and motion graphics for about four years now. I started working at the City of Wichita Falls in the Public Information Office in 2017 and now work on Sheppard AFB in Public Affairs. I enjoy watching commercials to get a sense of what is modern and relevant then try to apply that to my work. The earliest creative influence I remember was the early 2000’s Adult Swim bumpers that brought the shows in and out of commercial breaks. This career field allows me to be creative, have a flexible work schedule, and have a lot of fun.

This will be my fifth year judging the BBB video contest. I really enjoy watching the teams progress each year and get better and better, so I hope to see a good mix of creative and technical work this year.

Collin Quick is a senior account manager and strategist at Medium Giant, where he oversees client interaction and success, specializing in the finance, retail, civic and non-profit fields. He also oversees the video department and is a four-time Telly Award-winning video producer, helping create the first-ever heart transplant video filmed in 360 degrees. He engages with clients, bringing their stories and brands to life through interactive and engaging visual elements, and expanding their marketing efforts through interactive video solutions. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, he grew up in the Midwest, though has called Dallas home for the last 13 years.

Al is the Managing Director of Saatchi & Saatchi, Dallas; where he leads the Saatchi organization on behalf of their client Toyota Motor North America. Humanitarian, husband, father and passionate about culture, Al has undeniably made a life of leading and inspiring ideas. 

Al began his advertising career at sister agency Team One in 1992 after graduating with an MBA from The Simon School of Business. After working with Saatchi & Saatchi in both San Francisco, Hong Kong & New York – Al became one of the legendary Team One “boomerangs”, returning in 2003 as Executive Director of Interactive & Relationship Marketing with responsibility for guiding a group that grew from 33 to more than 75 digital professionals.

Most recently – in addition to his leadership role in Dallas – he has helped lead a collective agency team in partnership with Dentsu, to bring Toyota’s vision for mobility to life thru their partnership with The Olympics.

While his career has included various brands such as Hewlett Packard, CNET, & P&G, his relationship with Toyota by way of Saatchi has directly contributed to some of the most memorable visionary ideas of this decade.

Cam Stone is an associate professor of practice in the College of Media & Communication's Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. His professional background is concentrated in radio and the recording industry. At one point in his career, he was privileged to work for Reba McEntire's Starstruck Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, as assistant studio manager and audio engineer. 

Cam has worked with a variety of clients in Lubbock including Communities in Schools, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest, and the Texas South Plains Honor flight creating audio campaigns to raise awareness and money for these organizations. One of the spots he and a student created for RMHCSW won a local American Advertising Federation Silver Addy Award for creative excellence. He's served as a consultant on a podcast series for REthink in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Recently, Cam helped produce two music albums for the up-and-coming rock band Jamie's Guns at Crossroads Recording Studios.