Meet The 2026 WAVE Awards Judges

Robert Bishop

Robert is a Creative Director/Copywriter based in Kansas City where for 25+ years he’s worked on everything from local and national TVCs to online and internal videos. He’s partnered with clients and their legal departments in industries including finance, pet care, and human health. Bringing creative leadership and strategic thinking to every project, he lives for that moment when the team can really feel an idea start to come together. It never gets old.

Lori Roberts

Lori is the founder of Amplifi Marketing Group, a marketing and AI consulting agency that helps businesses leverage content, branding, automation, and emerging technologies to grow and connect with their audiences. With more than 30 years of experience spanning marketing, graphic design, entertainment, arts organizations, and education, Lori has built a career around helping organizations tell compelling stories through visual media and strategic communications. Throughout her career, she has developed marketing campaigns, promotional graphics, websites, social media content, event marketing materials, and visual branding for businesses, nonprofit organizations, musicians, performers, and entertainment venues. She also operated a talent agency providing booking, publicity, and promotional services for regional and national artists.

Tyler Albregts

Tyler is an experienced marketing professional with a demonstrated history of delivering tangible results for diverse brands spanning industries such as professional sports, home services, events & live entertainment, health & fitness, consumer-packaged goods & QSR, retail, and food & beverage for 13+ years. Tyler believes every brand should build with intention and purpose. Over the course of his career, he has honed his expertise in harnessing the power of entertainment, technology, and data analytics to craft captivating brand narratives that seamlessly align with overarching marketing strategies and business objectives of the brand. His proficiency lies in cultivating thriving relationships and creating content & experiences that drive revenue growth while optimizing the brand.