Real folks.
Real marketing. Really.
AR Marketing is a team of strategists, creatives, and collaborators who give a gosh darn about the work, and the people behind it.
Founded in 2009 on a simple idea that marketing works better when people care, AR was built on showing up, asking good questions, and doing things the right way. Not just caring about the outcome but also the process, the partnership, and how it all comes together.
We believe marketing should be smart, effective, and even a little fun. We show up as real humans, speak plainly, and focus on strategy first—because pretty graphics are great, but they only matter if they actually work. Our best ideas come from collaboration, whether that’s with our clients, our teammates, or somewhere in between.
As our clients have evolved, so have we, but our mindset hasn’t changed. We don’t act like vendors. We think like owners. We believe in relationships over transactions, partnerships over one-off projects, and marriage—not a one-night stand.
Our story
AR began in 2009 with a belief that great marketing takes hard work and a sense of humor. We’ve grown by rolling up our sleeves, doing the work the right way, and building lasting partnerships along the way.
Community
We’re rooted in our community and proud of it. From partnering with independent retailers and local businesses to hiring interns from nearby universities, we invest where we live and work—supporting local talent, local brands, and the people behind them.
Meet our team
I’m the Co-Founder and Principal of the agency, handling motivation, inspiration, perspiration, integration, mitigation, relegation, dissemination — and yes, exaggeration. Leadership looks different around here, but I like to keep things interesting.
Current Hobbies: 80s break dancing, Lego portraits, folding laundry, Dauphinoise potatoes
Fun Fact: I’m the World’s OKest Pickleball Player
As Co-Founder and Principal, I help shape the overall direction of the agency and lead major client relationships. Grocery has always been a key focus of my work, and I love partnering closely with clients to help their brands grow.
Current Hobbies: Pickleball, a little bit of tennis, and a lot of sourdough bread
Fun Fact: I’m a distant relative of the Wright Brothers
I handle the numbers behind the scenes, keeping our finances accurate, organized, and aligned with the goals of the business. I also support our team through HR — because strong culture and clean spreadsheets both matter.
Current Hobbies: Facebook Marketplace shopping for antique furniture
Hot Take: Cold brew is NOT iced coffee
I work closely with agency leadership to shape strategy across our digital, social, and media teams, making sure we recommend what clients actually need — not just what’s requested. I also jump in on high-stakes proposals, major client strategy, and team development to help us scale smartly without sacrificing quality.
Fun Fact: I have had more positions at AR than I have had jobs
Hot Take: Oreos…the cookie is far superior to the icing
I create compelling creative assets that help our clients become recognizable and loved by their customers. My work blends strategy and storytelling to make brands stand out, and actually stick.
Fun Fact: I went skydiving not one, but twice
Hot Take: Your marketing is only as good as your clients remember
As Senior Director of Business Development at AR Marketing, I focus on growing strong client relationships while driving long-term success. With more than a decade of account leadership experience, I work closely with our team to turn smart strategy into meaningful partnerships.
Fun Fact: I’m a big time English Bulldog lover; Archie is my puppy
Hot Take: Espresso martinis are a year-round drink, not a trend
As an Account Manager, I keep everyone’s ducks in a row, even when they’ve wandered into the road. While working directly with our clients on a day-to-day basis, I delegate projects internally, follow up on deadlines with our team, make my coworkers laugh, and write contracts like my life depends on it.
Fun Fact: I only write in cursive
Hot Take: I’ll take original, so-called grammatically “incorrect” writing over ChatGPT slop any day
I’ve been with AR since 2013, bringing over a decade of experience in the food and association industries to every project I take on. I’m passionate about solving design challenges with creativity and efficiency, with a strong focus on typography, detail, and well-executed branding.
Current Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, and book club
Fun Fact: Concerts and music festivals make me emotional
I’m a Senior Graphic Designer with a passion for brand development and thoughtful visual storytelling. I work closely with our association clients to support their goals and advocacy through intentional, strategic design.
Fun Fact: I have 10 tattoos
Go-to Drink: Cold brew (NOT iced coffee) with a splash of cream
I’m a Senior Graphic Designer who brings creativity to everything I touch — from brand work to internal fun. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me on the AR pARty Planning Committee or hyping up the Gym Squad.
Fun Fact: I can deadlift 300 pounds
Go-to Drink: Gin & tonic if we’re getting crazy
I work on all things graphic design, photography, and videography, creating recipe videos and reels that are fresh, fun, and full of personality. If it’s on-brand, trendy, and scroll-stopping, I’m in.
Hobbies: Playing the Sims and bowling
Fun Fact: Camila Cabello blocked me on Twitter
I’m a graphic designer focused on making brands look good across print, digital, and video. From stylish visuals to polished final assets, I bring ideas to life wherever they live.
Fun Fact: My dream job as a kid was to be a shark biologist
Hot Take: Turkey bacon is the superior bacon
I do it all; Lead a powerful social team, create better processes for the agency, dream up fun content ideas, strategize ad campaigns, fight with the Metaverse, and make sure our clients actually see results.
Current Hobbies: Volleyball, pickleball, and euchre
Fun Fact: I qualified as a Top 10 Steinholder at Denver’s Oktoberfest
As a Senior Social Media Manager, I balance strategy, storytelling, and staying on top of the latest trends. With more than 35 years in the grocery industry, I bring deep experience and insight to everything I create.
Current Hobbies: I’m a proud member of the pickleball cult
Fun Fact: I’ve run a marathon
I help keep our content fresh, relevant and engaging for our clients. I also spend a lot of time scrolling through the latest trends and convincing people to get in front of the camera. You’ll always find me with a phone and tripod in hand.
Current Hobbies: I’ve run two half marathons and a full marathon
Fun Fact: I’m originally from Venezuela, I’ve visited 18 countries, and my goal is to visit them all
I lead community and reputation management, focusing on social listening, customer responses, reviews, and local listings. I work closely with our social team to keep our clients’ digital presence consistent, positive, and on-brand.
Current Hobbies: Grandma hobbies including puzzles, daily crosswords, reading and anything BravoTV
Fun Fact: I was born on an island
I’m a Digital Strategist blending email, texting, and social to create campaigns that feel connected, not chaotic. I also bring an account-management mindset to keep strategy clear and clients confident.
Current Hobbies: Healthy cooking, thrifting, and game nights
Hot Take: Mustard > Ketchup
I lead our digital strategy by developing new tactics and services that keep AR Marketing ahead of the curve. From paid media and analytics to SEO and audience research, I turn complex data into smarter strategies, stronger budgets, and better results.
Current Hobbies: Surfing, traveling, tequila, and testing different ways to grow plants
Fun Fact: I am a Nationally Registered EMT
I focus on digital marketing strategy and implementation, always exploring how AI, automation, and emerging tech can be used in meaningful ways. My goal is to turn innovation into practical tools that actually improve marketing performance.
Current Hobbies: Politics, video games, board games, music, and film
Fun Fact: I have an extensive record collection
As an on-site marketing coordinator, you’ll usually find me juggling digital screens, weekly emails, and texting campaigns — and popping into stores to grab content when needed. I help keep campaigns organized, on-brand, and moving forward.
Current Hobbies: Needlepoint, reading and Mahjong
Hot Take: It’s unnecessary to make a “healthy” version of a dessert, they’re meant to be unhealthy