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For nearly two decades, I've worn many hats—strategist, researcher, writer, designer, and marketing/PR manager—working alongside diverse teams ranging from innovative startups and nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies and state government agencies.

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My goal has always been to bring "big brand" strategies to the independent business owners and organizations that form the heartbeat of a healthy economy.

  • He's a hybrid strategist, researcher, and creative. In other words, he's exactly what modern marketing needs today.

    Dave Burg

    Co-Founder / Shepherd Strategy

  • Jason helped me see that my "side-hustle-hobby" had so much more potential than I thought. He created a brand that inspired me to pour my heart into the business.

    Catie Yost

    Founder / Outward Finds

  • Jason dives fully into any project and comes out on the other side with fresh, unique understanding of the problems and a dialed strategy to solve them. I truly value Jason’s unique brain and wit. And don’t get me started on his design work - he has an eye for beauty, aesthetic, and story

    Maureen Callahan

    Senior Director, Global Consumer Moments & 365 Marketing at Nike

  • Jason taught me to look at the big picture, but more importantly I was always laughing when we collaborated. His personality is magnetic and his life experiences culminate to make him a creative powerhouse. I am grateful to have him as a lifetime mentor.

    Emma Price Gerlach

    Fractional Brand Strategy Director

  • In the small world of brand strategists, he's regarded as one of the most authentic and well-versed strategic minds. Jason’s proven himself to be astute, accepting, and empathetic with a diverse track record of helping businesses thrive.

    Max Devesty

    Climate Consultant, Optera

Deep strategy, broad experience.

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  • All the category experience I have has come while working for or with some of the best creative agencies in the world.

    Good Run Research (Contract)

    Cactus Denver (Internship)

    CP+B, Boulder (FT)

    Wunderman + Thompson (FT)

    Fact & Fiction (FT)

    Plein Air (Contract)

    Push10 (Contract)

    Colorado Office of Information Technology (FT)

  • Domino’s

    Fresh Brothers Pizza

    Jim’n Nick’s BBQ

    Main Event

    Krystal

    Shari’s

    Chili’s

    Kraft Mac & Cheese / Velveeta

  • Pearl Izumi

    Mountain Standard

    Fruit of the Loom

    adidas

  • Peet’s Coffee & Tea

    Absolut Vodka

    Angel’s Envy Bourbon

    Sierra Nevada

    Pucker Vodka

  • Patagonia Denver (Team)

    Mountain Standard (Product)

    Echo Rods

    Denver Post

  • Tidal

    Microsoft

    T-Mobile

    Toca Boca

    American Airlines

    Verizon Vehicle (mobile for cars)

    I and LOVE and You (pet food)

    Aspen Dental

    The Colorado Digital Service

    myColorado

    Oregon Tourism

    Emory University

    Full Circle of Lake County

    Keep America Beautiful

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Let’s connect.

I’d love to meet you to learn more about your journey, explore how my background might support your goals, or even just talk shop—because great conversations often spark great ideas.