About Us
We’re a full-service, integrated marketing agency
We're renowned for our expertise in the travel, gaming, hospitality, leisure, and health and wellness industries. But if you want to get to know us better, look at our list of clients who we’ve helped reach record-breaking sales. Or check out our headlines in Adweek, the industry awards we've won, or the number of times we’ve been listed in Inc 500 and 5000. And if you really want to get to know us, talk to any one of the remarkably talented and kind people on our team.
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Employees
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Years in Business
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Awards
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
Scott Harkey
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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, Chief Marketing Officer
Meagan Jackman
President, Chief Marketing Officer
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
Tim Washburn
Chief Creative Officer
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
Gregory Derr
Chief Financial Officer
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.
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.
Amy Colbourn
EVP, Insights & Brand Strategy
Amy Colbourn
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, INSIGHTS & BRAND STRATEGY
Amy’s advertising career started in Denver more than 25 years ago. She has held senior agency leadership roles at the largest and most influential advertising agencies in the northeastern U.S., representing some of the world’s best casino properties. Her client roster of marketing influence includes many commercial casinos, as well as tribal gaming enterprises—from casino resorts to racinos and state lotteries. Amy relocated from Philadelphia to lead the Gila River Resorts & Casinos account in 2017 and is proud to have been a leader in its success, including launching THE Card loyalty program, redefining the brand architecture, developing the corporate brand strategy and many other initiatives on behalf of corporate giving, sports partnerships, evolving entertainment, new food, and beverage offerings and expanded amenities.
Micki Hein
EVP, Brand & Marketing
Micki Hein
Executive Vice President, Brand & Marketing
Micki is an accomplished marketing leader with 20 years of Fortune 100 CPG brand experience including Dove, Dole, Office Depot, Kleenex, and Huggies, where she has a proven track record of implementing innovative communications strategies and integrated marketing campaigns on a national scale in digital, retail, and trade. Her leadership combines insights, analytics, and compelling creative to differentiate brands — producing consumer engagement that drives sales, loyalty, and marketing ROI.
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.
John Schadler
Exec Director, Travel & Tourism
John Schadler
Executive Director, Travel & Tourism
In a career that has spanned more than 35 years, John has led some of the most recognizable and successful marketing campaigns in the hospitality world. Beginning in New York City, his passion for marketing took him to Las Vegas for a transformative opportunity to work alongside gaming and resort visionary, Stephen Wynn. For 15 years, John led the efforts behind memorable campaigns and brand launches for the iconic Mirage, Treasure Island, and Bellagio hotels.
In 1999, SK+G was formed with the idea of creating a world-class lifestyle marketing firm. For nearly 20 years, the firm crafted and shaped some of the world's premier hospitality and restaurant brands, including Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City), Montage Hotels & Resorts, CityCenter Las Vegas, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Aria Resort & Casino, Galaxy Macau (China), Baha Mar (The Bahamas), The Grand Del Mar (San Diego), and Planet Hollywood. In January 2019, John and his award-winning team joined O.H. Partners.
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.
