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.com

Likes: 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.com

Likes: 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.com

Likes: 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

Jon Ayabe

Videographer/Editor – Making you look like you’re in a movie

Jon@weareaxiom.com

Likes: Friends, family, running, trying new restaurants, watching movies (duh), a good convo

Dislikes: People squeezing toothpaste from anywhere but the bottom of the tube, anyone who’s rude to servers or grocery store workers, buggy editing software

Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Soccer mom van

Angelika Mazur

Office Administrator

Angelika@weareaxiom.com

Likes: Cleanliness, organization, healthy foods, wellness and self-care, boxing, working out, traveling, home decor, fashion, reading, sunny weather, brunches

Dislikes: people being rude or condescending, lack of common sense, being cold, working out in the morning, olives (all types), bugs

Typical way you’d prefer to transport your work gear: Checking it – but I don’t have work gear so not applicable to me

Stephanie Kazanowski

Graphic Designer / Artist

stephanie@weareaxiom.com

Likes: 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.com

Likes: 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.com

Likes? 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!