Our Story
Founded by Cody Sumner and Robb Davidson, Axiom is the manifestation of their shared vision to build something bigger than themselves.
After repeatedly referring clients to each other, Cody and Robb recognized how similar—and yet vastly different—their two unique disciplines were. How much stronger could they be if they joined forces? A lot, as it turns out.
Together with a dream-team of professional creators, we work to multiply our clients’ efforts and make quality, one-of-a-kind content.
That’s us. What’s your story?
Our Team
Robb Davidson
Co-founder, Executive Officer, Dreamer, Die Hard Collaborator
robb@weareaxiom.comLikes: My wife, people, cigars, coffee, whiskey/bourbon, dogs, whiteboards, rock climbing, local businesses, lame dad jokes, stock market, and sweets.
Dislikes: Water chestnuts, wet socks, and “locker room talk” (oh the ol ball and chain is calling..)
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: ….Just toss it in the backseat, we’re already running late.
Cody Sumner
Co-Founder, Operations Manager, Building a bridge between client needs and creative solutions
cody@weareaxiom.comLikes: Soccer, sneakers, desk accessories, personal finance
Dislikes: When people squeeze toothpaste from the bottom of the tube
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Vespa!
Wyatt Augustyniak
Video Editor (who occasionally uses a camera, and makes 2D graphics move around)
wyatt@weareaxiom.comLikes: Video editing, animating, watching movies and anime, playing video games, listening to podcasts, outdoor exercise (hiking, biking, etc.), having deep conversations with friends
Dislikes: Troubleshooting computer errors, zoom transitions, when people dip French fries in shakes
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Cram it all into one vehicle like you’re playing Tetris
Troy Murphy
Video shooter, Editor, Western Burb Farmer
Troy@weareaxiom.comLikes or Dislikes: Likes (eyeroll)
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Backpack
Favorite piece of equipment/software you use: The stuff that works
Glory Joy Barlow
Administrator/I solve just about anything. Just not your emotional trauma.
GloryJoy@weareaxiom.comLikes: Nugget ice, Earl Grey tea, palm trees, expensive cars and clothes, Fortnite
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Have my husband carry it.
Stephanie Kazanowski
Graphic Designer / Artist
stephanie@weareaxiom.comLikes: Puns, traveling, golfing, thrifting, going out for brunch, and anything artsy.
Dislikes: Bad coffee and humidity.
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: In way too many bags
Phil Sturm
Photographer
Phil@weareaxiom.comLikes: Sports, coffee, baking banana bread, thrift shopping, card games, leaving the chicagoland, coming back to Chicago, live music.
Dislikes: lukewarm coffee, hangnails, wearing socks, losing in fantasy football
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Don’t mind driving my stuff around, but I have bags that I can roll anywhere.
Maddi Race
Photo Editor / Social Media / Photographer
madison@weareaxiom.comLikes? Basketball, painting, horseback riding, hiking, mountain air… anything that involves the great outdoors!
Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Tetris packing it in my tiny car!