Meet our team
Media Link has a team with a diverse set of skills and talents. Our team has decades of experience in strategic planning, media buying, public relations, copywriting, as well as print, broadcast, digital, and social media marketing. For more than 20 years, Media Link has connected clients to their customers through powerful advertising, PR and interactive solutions. We have earned a reputation as a strong strategic partner due to our market research, public relations, and media placement expertise. We also put the power of creative development in the client’s hands by working with a talented pool of freelancers for design and production. Media Link’s creative, yet tactical approach finds the right solutions for any marketing project.

Natalie Linville-Mass
President of Media Link, Inc.
Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 25 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management and has successfully grown Media Link through her expert consultation, media placement, and development of Media Link Software™. Prior to opening her business, she worked throughout the Midwest in radio and television holding positions including commercial producer, DJ, reporter, editor, producer and account executive. She worked with The Water Foundation and helped launch a PR Campaign for Earth 911 out of Phoenix, AZ. Her experience enabled her to grow her business to include hundreds of clients and several employees.
In addition to helping clients connect the spots, Natalie is heavily involved in community development and advertising, PR and entrepreneurial support organizations. She developed a Women’s Executive Group dedicated to supporting the advancement of female executives in the Quad Cities, which she continues to lead today. Natalie also volunteers her time on boards and committees, including those within The Moline Foundation and the Quad Cities Chamber. Local colleges, universities and business organizations welcome her presentations about marketing and small business. She always makes time for her two wonderful children and supportive husband.
Her dedication has been recognized through numerous award nominations and honors, including the 2012 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award for her long-standing service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. In 2005, she was named the Davenport One Women In Business Advocate of the Year. She is also a 2015 Athena Award Nominee.
Community Involvement
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- The Arc of the Quad Cities Past Board Member
- Living Lands & Waters Past Board Member
- The Moline Foundation Board member
- PR Network of the Quad Cities
- Quad Cities Advertising Federation Past Board Member
- Quad Cities Chamber
- Business Advocacy Council Member
- Quad City Airport Committee
- Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber
- Women’s Executive Group Founder
- Workforce Investment for Rock Island, Henry & Mercer Counties Past Board Member


Natalie Linville-Mass
President of Media Link, Inc.
Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 25 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management and has successfully grown Media Link through her expert consultation, media placement, and development of Media Link Software™. Prior to opening her business, she worked throughout the Midwest in radio and television holding positions including commercial producer, DJ, reporter, editor, producer and account executive. She worked with The Water Foundation and helped launch a PR Campaign for Earth 911 out of Phoenix, AZ. Her experience enabled her to grow her business to include hundreds of clients and several employees.
In addition to helping clients connect the spots, Natalie is heavily involved in community development and advertising, PR and entrepreneurial support organizations. She developed a Women’s Executive Group dedicated to supporting the advancement of female executives in the Quad Cities, which she continues to lead today. Natalie also volunteers her time on boards and committees, including those within The Moline Foundation and the Quad Cities Chamber. Local colleges, universities and business organizations welcome her presentations about marketing and small business. She always makes time for her two wonderful children and supportive husband.
Her dedication has been recognized through numerous award nominations and honors, including the 2012 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award for her long-standing service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. In 2005, she was named the Davenport One Women In Business Advocate of the Year. She is also a 2015 Athena Award Nominee.
Community Involvement
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- The Arc of the Quad Cities Past Board Member
- Living Lands & Waters Past Board Member
- The Moline Foundation Board member
- PR Network of the Quad Cities
- Quad Cities Advertising Federation Past Board Member
- Quad Cities Chamber
- Business Advocacy Council Member
- Quad City Airport Committee
- Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber
- Women’s Executive Group Founder
- Workforce Investment for Rock Island, Henry & Mercer Counties Past Board Member


Adrian Vander Wille
MBA, External Consultant
Adrian graduated from the University of Oregon with an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices and Advanced Strategy & Leadership. He graduated from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg with a Master’s Degree in Economic Development and International Studies, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business/Marketing & Economics/Area Studies.
Adrian contributes to our marketing and advertising operations by providing an interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspective. His focus areas are market research, digital advertising, and government contracting.
After interning in Nuremberg and Berlin, he worked as a Project Manager at a business consultancy in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, where he contributed to the foundation of a transnational startup. He later moved to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to conduct research on the Capital’s real estate market.
Adrian is actively involved in our community, serving as a Board Member of EV-HPEC in Eugene, OR. He also served as Board Member of the German American Heritage Center & Museum in Davenport, IA and Vice President and Board Member of the Palomares Social Justice Center in Moline, IL. Adrian additionally served on the Young Professionals of the Quad Cities’ Professional Development Committee and as Chair of the Events Committee. Adrian is a proud AIESEC alumnus.


Adrian Vander Wille
MBA, External Consultant
Adrian graduated from the University of Oregon with an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices and Advanced Strategy & Leadership. He graduated from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg with a Master’s Degree in Economic Development and International Studies, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business/Marketing & Economics/Area Studies.
Adrian contributes to our marketing and advertising operations by providing an interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspective. His focus areas are market research, digital advertising, and government contracting.
After interning in Nuremberg and Berlin, he worked as a Project Manager at a business consultancy in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, where he contributed to the foundation of a transnational startup. He later moved to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to conduct research on the Capital’s real estate market.
Adrian is actively involved in our community, serving as a Board Member of EV-HPEC in Eugene, OR. He also served as Board Member of the German American Heritage Center & Museum in Davenport, IA and Vice President and Board Member of the Palomares Social Justice Center in Moline, IL. Adrian additionally served on the Young Professionals of the Quad Cities’ Professional Development Committee and as Chair of the Events Committee. Adrian is a proud AIESEC alumnus.


Linda Anderson
Research Specialist
Linda Anderson is a retired Rock Islander with an active interest in historic preservation and local history. She has researched and written local landmark nominations, architectural and historic tours, contributed to newsletters and digital postings, and serves as a tour guide. She is active in a number of organizations including:
- Rock Island Preservation Society President
- Rock Island Preservation Commission Member
- Rock Island County Historical Society Secretary
- Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation Secretary
- Highland Park Historic Neighborhood Board Member
- Landmarks Illinois
- The Consortium (a group of preservationists, community and economic development professionals and historic site managers who come together to promote historic architecture, neighborhoods and sites as contributors to the Quad Cities’ community and economic strength)


Linda Anderson
Research Specialist
Linda Anderson is a retired Rock Islander with an active interest in historic preservation and local history. She has researched and written local landmark nominations, architectural and historic tours, contributed to newsletters and digital postings, and serves as a tour guide. She is active in a number of organizations including:
- Rock Island Preservation Society President
- Rock Island Preservation Commission Member
- Rock Island County Historical Society Secretary
- Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation Secretary
- Highland Park Historic Neighborhood Board Member
- Landmarks Illinois
- The Consortium (a group of preservationists, community and economic development professionals and historic site managers who come together to promote historic architecture, neighborhoods and sites as contributors to the Quad Cities’ community and economic strength)


Josh Boelter
Content Specialist
Josh Boelter is a writer, researcher, and producer with experience in a variety of industries. Josh’s career has taken him from marketing communications at a Silicon Valley startup, to writing a weekly newspaper column, to writing and producing PBS documentaries. Josh moved to the Quad Cities when his partner accepted a position at Augustana College in Rock Island.
“When Natalie told me about the projects we’d be working on at Media Link, I got really excited. These projects are a combination of many of the things I love, from writing to researching to learning about history and presenting it in a meaningful way to the public. It takes advantage of my skills and experience in a similar way to producing documentaries.” Josh is thrilled to be learning about the history of the Quad Cities from local historian Linda Anderson and Media Link President Natalie Linville-Mass, as well as the many wonderful people he’s met since starting this job.
Josh lives in Rock Island with his partner and their two cats. When he isn’t researching and writing for Media Link, he follows the ups and downs of his favorite football (soccer) teams, FC Barcelona in Spain and Borussia Dortmund in Germany.


Josh Boelter
Content Specialist
Josh Boelter is a writer, researcher, and producer with experience in a variety of industries. Josh’s career has taken him from marketing communications at a Silicon Valley startup, to writing a weekly newspaper column, to writing and producing PBS documentaries. Josh moved to the Quad Cities when his partner accepted a position at Augustana College in Rock Island.
“When Natalie told me about the projects we’d be working on at Media Link, I got really excited. These projects are a combination of many of the things I love, from writing to researching to learning about history and presenting it in a meaningful way to the public. It takes advantage of my skills and experience in a similar way to producing documentaries.” Josh is thrilled to be learning about the history of the Quad Cities from local historian Linda Anderson and Media Link President Natalie Linville-Mass, as well as the many wonderful people he’s met since starting this job.
Josh lives in Rock Island with his partner and their two cats. When he isn’t researching and writing for Media Link, he follows the ups and downs of his favorite football (soccer) teams, FC Barcelona in Spain and Borussia Dortmund in Germany.


Freddy Hernandez
Marketing Coordinator
Freddy Hernandez, Marketing Coordinator, graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. He comes to Media Link eager to put all of his skills and knowledge to work. With his four digital certifications, two with Google and two with Hub Spot, he is ready to utilize his expertise for Media Link’s clients. His two Google Certificates are in the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing and Google Ads. The other two Certificates from Hub Spot focus on Marketing Software and Content Marketing. Freddy has also been working with Alien Boi Boxing and helping them with their social media and promotions. This amazing company provides so much for our community and so he’s happy to help whenever they need a helping hand.
Freddy is also music connoisseur who is always up to date with the newest Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, and Spanish music out today. He is a big fan of live music, so much so he has been to Lollapalooza 6 years in a row with his fiancé. Travelling is also one of Freddy’s favorite things to do. His favorite destination so far has been Colorado and hopes to visit Alaska in the foreseeable future. Freddy likes spending time with family and friends, but most importantly his pug Hermes.
Freddy is a Quad City native who currently resides in Rock Island. He loves the Quad Cities, especially for the large diverse presence throughout this area. You can catch Freddy at Mercado on Fifth street during the summer enjoying live music and enjoying some delicious tacos.
I especially like creating social media posts for clients. I love knowing people are going to see these posts and it’ll catch their eye. They’re going to be scrolling on their phone, but then they stop and read the post. I like creating content for our customers and for their users to enjoy”


Freddy Hernandez
Marketing Coordinator
Freddy Hernandez, Marketing Coordinator, graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. He comes to Media Link eager to put all of his skills and knowledge to work. With his four digital certifications, two with Google and two with Hub Spot, he is ready to utilize his expertise for Media Link’s clients. His two Google Certificates are in the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing and Google Ads. The other two Certificates from Hub Spot focus on Marketing Software and Content Marketing. Freddy has also been working with Alien Boi Boxing and helping them with their social media and promotions. This amazing company provides so much for our community and so he’s happy to help whenever they need a helping hand.
Freddy is also music connoisseur who is always up to date with the newest Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, and Spanish music out today. He is a big fan of live music, so much so he has been to Lollapalooza 6 years in a row with his fiancé. Travelling is also one of Freddy’s favorite things to do. His favorite destination so far has been Colorado and hopes to visit Alaska in the foreseeable future. Freddy likes spending time with family and friends, but most importantly his pug Hermes.
Freddy is a Quad City native who currently resides in Rock Island. He loves the Quad Cities, especially for the large diverse presence throughout this area. You can catch Freddy at Mercado on Fifth street during the summer enjoying live music and enjoying some delicious tacos.
What our clients are saying…
I especially like creating social media posts for clients. I love knowing people are going to see these posts and it’ll catch their eye. They’re going to be scrolling on their phone, but then they stop and read the post. I like creating content for our customers and for their users to enjoy”

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