We Are a Full-Service Brand Marketing Agency
The O.H. team is an eclectic crew of curiosity creators, boundary pushers, and business drivers with particular insight into the worlds of gaming, leisure, hospitality, and health. Together, we develop strategies that deliver results. And while we have Emmys, ADDYs, and other industry awards, we are most proud of the successes we’ve achieved for our clients–many of whom have been with us for years. They inspire us to new heights of curiosity. And if you are at all curious about us (you are reading our About page after all) then reach out, talk to one of the remarkably talented and kind people on our team. We are always up for meeting fellow curiosity seekers.
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Brand Experience
Our Approach
Leadership
Experienced and Empowered
With a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds and skill sets, our executives lead by example, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to contribute their best work. They are collectively and individually committed to developing great work experiences for clients, staff, and partners alike.
Scott Harkey
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, THG
Scott Harkey
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, THE HARKEY GROUP
Scott’s genuine passion for elevating O.H. Partners and the industry is reflected in his forward-thinking work and successful leadership. His experience in media, analytics, and traditional and digital marketing has helped him spearhead integration initiatives for international brands across a mix of verticals, including CPG, luxury hospitality, education, gaming, entertainment, and technology. Scott’s understanding of CMO, brand, and marketing trends is rooted in deep knowledge of the industry. And his velocity, passion, and problem-solving position him as an indispensable partner who delivers profitable business outcomes.
Scott is also a proud member of the Forbes Agency Council and 4A’s Business Council, and has been a national speaker for ANA, Media Post, Media Life Magazine, Digital Marketer, and more.
Meagan Jackman
President and Chief Marketing Officer, THG
Meagan Jackman
President and Chief Marketing Officer, THE HARKEY GROUP
With more than 20 years in marketing, branding, and public relations, Meagan has extensive experience with the development and implementation of marketing strategies in a variety of industries. Over the past five years, she has been instrumental in strategically supporting Community growth initiatives and Community relations issues on behalf of the Gila River Indian Community.
In her current role at O.H. Partners, Meagan oversees the agency’s organizational health, attracting top brand partners and best-in-class talent.
Tim Washburn
Chief Creative Officer, THG
Tim Washburn
Chief Creative Officer, THE HARKEY GROUP
Tim has over 25 years of experience in branding, advertising, and digital marketing. As a young professional, he worked at a number of esteemed agencies, including Fallon Minneapolis, Ammirati Puris Lintas NYC, and Ignited LA. As an executive and partner, he helped launch, build, and sell PrizeLogic, one of the world’s top tech-based digital promotions companies. He also founded Nomadic, an Effie Award-Winning, AdAge Small Agency of the Year, with a client roster that includes a number of world-renowned brands, including Disney, National Geographic, GE, Diet Pepsi, Ubisoft, and Capcom. In October 2020, Nomadic joined The Harkey Group in a strategic move to grow the business. Today, Tim serves as President of Nomadic and Chief Creative Officer.
Gregory Derr
Chief Financial Officer, THG
Gregory Derr
Chief Financial Officer, THE HARKEY GROUP
Gregory has over 20 years of experience in finance and management across a variety of industries including airlines, energy, national politics, and media. Prior to joining O.H. Partners in 2021, he spent 10 years with iHeartMedia and Clear Channel Outdoor in a variety of corporate finance roles. Greg holds a BS and MBA from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Master of Global Management with a focus on International Finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He stays active in the community and is a past president of the Active 20/30 Club of Phoenix, a member of the Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Art Council, a member of the ASU Athletics booster group the Sol Devils, and a founding director of the Aspiring Youth Academy.
Todd Sommers
President
Todd Sommers
President
With a keen ability to create compelling and results-oriented programming, Todd provides innovative and integrated solutions for clients. Todd’s expertise in agency operations, paired with his in-house experience, allows him to bridge the gap between client needs and agency efforts. This, along with the ability to pull right-fit resources from multiple organizational agencies, positions Todd as a client ally and advisor.
Todd brings a holistic and evolving point of view of the marketing landscape, as well as over 20 years of marketing and communications experience in thought leadership, strategic communications, brand marketing, and content strategy. His award-winning work in multiple industries has been recognized by Sabres, Webby’s, AdAge, PR Week, Drum, Effies, Provoke, PR Daily, HSMAI, Travel Weekly, PRSA, and AAPC.
Most recently, Todd led the integrated marketing team at Allison+Partners, where he led successful programs for global accounts pioneering new offerings for the agency. Prior to that, he was the director of brand marketing for Best Western Hotels & Resorts.
Kim Bender
EVP, Media
Kim Bender
Executive Vice President, Media
Kim leads messaging delivery strategy and oversight for all paid media channels on behalf of clients. With more than 25 years in the marketing/advertising industry, Kim’s media insights and overall approach help clients effectively reach their target audiences through creative and efficient approaches. Kim’s media experience includes leading planning and strategy for brands such as Warner Bros, Burger King, California State Lottery, Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas, Pinnacle Entertainment, Live! Casino & Hotel, the Vegas Golden Knights, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas, and Gila River Resorts & Casinos.
Jennifer Bohnsack
VP, People & Culture
Jennifer Bohnsack
Vice President, People & Culture
With more than 18 years in human resources in many different industries, Jennifer has experience managing and designing the full employee lifecycle. Recruiting, employee development, engagement, long-term strategy planning, compensation and benefits, health and wellness, culture development and growth - everything that encompasses the employee experience.
In her current role, Jennifer partners with agency leaders to provide support for their most valuable asset - their team members.
Culture
A Place for Talent to do their Best Work
Our agency culture is an evolving expression of our entire team as we strive to maintain an environment full of creativity, curiosity, and opportunity. We foster both personal and professional growth and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace for everyone. Plus, we’re a pretty fun bunch to work with.
Culture Club
Together, employees from a variety of departments, backgrounds, and viewpoints, help drive our company culture using a holistic, organized, and mindful approach.
O.H. Cares
We’re proud to act as agents of change, offering volunteer opportunities to continually make positive impacts and improvements for the communities and individuals around us.
Agency Leadership Team
This hands-on professional development group consists of employees across departments. Members are nominated annually to help drive excellence across the agency, develop leadership skills, and bridge the gap between the executive team and employees.
Community of Change
CoC fosters education internally and activates programs externally as part of our commitment to raising consciousness, representation, engagement, and the upward mobility of a diverse talent base.
