Meet the Team – Experts Committed to Your Reputation

Matthew Brunken founded AffordableReputation.com to bridge the gap between expensive, corporate reputation services and the real needs of individuals and small businesses. A certified paralegal with hands-on experience in high-stakes litigation, he leads our outreach and removal efforts while ensuring every strategy stays ethical and effective. Living in Lincoln with his partner, Matthew brings Midwest values of transparency and fairness to every client interaction.

• Certified Paralegal with extensive experience in 1st Amendment, media law, defamation, and civil litigation
• Bachelor's in Business Law from Liberty University
• MBA from University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Proven track record navigating complex legal and digital challenges for clients
• Passionate semi-professional distance runner and community advocate

Olivia Sprigg brings a journalist's eye and PR expertise to our team, crafting compelling positive content that naturally suppresses negatives. Her career spans investigative reporting, cultural affairs, and customer success in fast-paced media and PR environments. Now based in Norfolk with her husband and two children, Olivia channels her storytelling skills into building authentic online presences for our clients.

• Former investigative reporter at the Virginia Daily Press
• Cultural affairs reporter and EA to the editor at the Virginian-Pilot
• Experience in Washington DC PR firm, focusing on customer success and content strategy
• Aspiring novelist and dedicated powerlifter
• Skilled in SEO-optimized writing, narrative building, and digital reputation enhancement