OUR TEAM
JONATHAN
HILLYARD
OWNER, CEO
Jonathan started the company in 2017. He has been in the media production industry for over a decade as a cinematographer, photographer, director, producer & editor.
CHRIS
HILLYARD
SENIOR PRODUCER
Chris joined the company in summer 2017 after beginning his career in print media. He now serves as a photographer, cinematographer, editor and producer.
MacKENZIE
BATES
OPERATIONS
MacKenzie joined the team in the spring of 2019. His background in television, radio, and print make him a versatile asset for the Connext Media team, and he now serves as the team's Operations producer, in additions to his role as a photographer.
ANDREW
BLAYLOCK
PRODUCER / EDITOR
Andrew came on board in August 2019 and quickly established himself as a go-to cinematographer and editor. His background in video and photography makes him the ideal fit for the Connext Team.
KATHRYN
HILLYARD
PRODUCER
Kathryn joined the team at the beginning of 2020 and is a graduate of the University of Florida. She serves as a producer for the Atlanta Born & Brand platform as well as a valuable cinematographer and editor.
JOSHUA
PRUITT
CHIEF PILOT
Joshua began working with the team in spring 2017 after launching his own successful drone operations company in 2015. He manages the aerial fleet for Connext Media and serves as the go-to pilot for the team.