Meet the People Behind Behind it All
With a combined 450+ years of experience, our tight-knit team has knowledge spanning all aspects of marketing—from effective digital marketing to beautiful graphic design to impactful copywriting. With our food, beverage and nutrition expertise—paired with in-depth marketing knowledge—we can craft your brand’s winning marketing strategies.
We work in the sweet spot where creativity and strategy overlap to create great marketing.
Started in 1996
29 team members
clients headquartered in 16 states / 5 countries
How We Work
We Listen.
To make sure you’re always heard
We Strategize.
To precisely support & reach your goals
We Collaborate.
To work in partnership with you
We Integrate.
All facets of your marketing strategy
We Act.
As an extension of your team
We Invest.
In campaigns that make returns
What we Bring to the Table
Quality
“Our position in the market today is a testament to the work of ColinKurtis. CK helped us refine and unify our global brand voice across product categories, delivering integrated campaigns and digital assets with consistent high quality since 2008.” - Fibersol
Results
“ColinKurtis took the time to understand our business and provide valuable insights. They delivered a fantastic microsite that is a modern reflection of our brand, visually stunning and has significantly elevated our online presence.” - Biospringer
Collaboration
“ColinKurtis has supported our team over the years—from major redesigns of our exhibit displays and our website to integrated advertising campaigns. Our collaborative partnership has transformed how marketing is done at AAK USA, Inc.” - AAK
Expertise
“We are grateful to partner with ColinKurtis for support of our marketing and public relations. The team is top-notch, they have deep industry knowledge and are great at bringing us new and creative ideas.” - Kemin Human Nutrition & Health
Meet the Team
From coast to coast, our fully remote, industry-leading team members are the foundation of everything we cook up. Our customer relationships. Our dazzling creativity. Our impactful strategy.
Colin Kampmier
Owner
Super Power:
Hiring great people to do great work
Debra Tucker
VP/Creative Services
Super Power:
Polished, professional and can wield the f-word with uncanny precision
Matt Hensler
Chief Marketing Officer
Favorite Food:
Fries in Amsterdam
Rimsey Ranken
VP/Operations
Favorite Food:
My mom’s broccoli cheese soup
Carrie Livingston
VP of Media Relations
Super Power:
The coverage conjurer
Penny Libby
Internal Sales Coordinator
Super Power:
Billing guru
Lauren Aguila
Social & Digital Media Coordinator
Super Power:
Goal-oriented go-getter
Meredith Barzen
Senior Copy & Content Writer
Super Power:
Choosing words with laser-like precision
Julie Bliss
Office Manager
Super Power:
Fast, focused & fearlessly efficient
Hayley Budzinski
Email & Web Marketing Producer
Super Power:
Making adaptability look effortless
Patrick Claes
Digital Performance Manager
Favorite Food:
Smashburger & fries
McKenna Cloud
Account Supervisor
Super Power:
Keeper of deadlines & dreams
Leslie Daughtry
Director of Web Production
Favorite Food:
Gordon Ramsay's steak & ale pie
Emily Engel
Client Project Director
Super Power:
People savvy & meticulous project planning
Emma Handley
Media Services Manager
Super Power:
Story angle spotter
Eri Haycraft
Client Project Director
Favorite Food:
French fries
Rebekah Hennings
Social Media Strategist
Super Power:
Brewing bold LinkedIn strategy
Stacy Kiejko
Quality Assurance Specialist/CPD
Favorite Food:
Pineapple Dole Whip
Kristen Mattingly
Senior Account Director
Super Power:
Architect of next-level strategies
Linda Ohr
Senior Copy & Content Writer
Favorite Food:
Pork belly burnt ends
Mitch Robinson
New Account Development Mgr
Favorite Food:
Maine lobster
Haleigh Salemi
Senior Account Supervisor
Super Power:
Bringing curiosity & a dash of fun to everything I tackle
Kate Schupbach
Creative Director
Super Power:
Organized to the nth degree
Kathleen Slabaugh
Senior Art Director
Super Power:
Deadline-defying design magician
Kacey Smith
Senior Art Director
Favorite Food:
Firecracker shrimp
Corrie Woker
Client Project Director
Super Power:
Client happiness specialist
Morris Young
Senior Art Director
Super Power:
Motion design powered by caffeine & an unhealthy number of keyframes
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