Creative? Check. Brand strategy? Check. Digital, media buying, design, naming, PR and analytics? Check all those, too. At Fish, we’re a full-service, one-stop shop. And our entire focus is on making your business succeed. How? By letting the brightest minds in the industry do their thing. Smartly. Strategically. And always on brand.
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Nate Parr
President
Since joining Fish in 2003 and doubling the size of the agency, Nate has partnered with dozens of travel, tourism and lifestyle brands. He enjoys helping companies formulate strategies to achieve results and grow their market share. Nate holds degrees in both Marketing and Advertising Management. You might find him savoring a local IPA, IPL, ISA, IIPA, and other acronyms that stand for incredibly hoppy malt water.
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Doug Fish
Chairman
Combining the vision of an entrepreneur with the enthusiasm of an Eagle Scout, Doug brings an unparalleled level of energy to building our clients’ brands. As the agency’s “Big Fish,” Doug is always keeping an eye on the big picture, and is actively invested in the success of every client.
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Courtenay Hameister
Associate Creative Director
Courtenay brings more years of marketing experience than she’d like to admit to Fish—for ad agencies and for Live Wire, a nationally-syndicated radio variety show for which she acted as host, Head Writer, and De-Facto-Head-of-Marketing-Because-No-One-Else-Wanted-To-Do-It for twelve years. She’s worked for a diverse client base over the years, from Disney to Nike to Microsoft and some high-tech clients whose products do things she has purposefully forgotten to make room in her brain for fun stuff.
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Lacey Hinkle
Director of Brand Partnerships
Lacey is passionate about branding and loves working with a diverse group of clients. For over a decade, she has served as a client advocate working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop authentic brands and successful marketing campaigns. Lacey is also a native Oregonian and holds a B.A. in International Affairs & Political Economy from Lewis & Clark College.
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Katie Gosline
Digital Director
5Born and raised in Billings, Montana, Katie graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula, with a B.S. in Business Marketing. Katie joined Fish on the account side, serving as an Account Coordinator and Manager for two years. Switching her focus and skill to the digital arena, Katie is now Inbound Director, where she leads social media and a multitude of digital marketing campaigns.
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David Gregor
Lead Web Developer
A natural born puzzle-solver who holds a degree in Economics from Leland’s Farm, David brings an efficient, analytical eye to every project. Applying his deep and diverse experience, he transforms graphic concepts into fully functional websites with the perfect balance of aesthetic appeal and responsive design.
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Angela Tait
Media Buyer
Angela grew up in Oregon and graduated from U of O with a double major in English and Political Science. Working in media since January 2000, she loves every aspect of it—making all the puzzle pieces fit, strategy, creative problem-solving and (responsibly) spending other people’s money to help grow their business. Passionate about travel, cooking and football, she was overjoyed that her first job at Fish was placing a Superbowl ad.
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Michael McCrary
Art Director
A native Texan, Michael received his BA in Graphic Design from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. In an effort to flee the heat, he moved to Portland in 2012 and has been designing for local agencies ever since. He comes to Fish with a rich background in developing meaningful creative work for a wide variety of brands and industries. On weekends, you can find him traipsing one of the Northwest’s trails channeling his inner Ansel Adams.
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Laurie Richings
Controller
Laurie is continuing what was an eight-year career at Fish—she’s back after a brief two-year hiatus and we couldn’t be happier. She brings a BA in English and over 25 years experience in agency accounting to the table, as well as a love of travel, hiking, gardening and an outsized love of dogs. (The Fish cabal of canines very much appreciate her treats and are glad to have her back.)
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Susan Beall
Senior Project Manager
Susan brings over 15 years of senior-level marketing experience to the table, both in-house and in the agency world. If she seems like a familiar face, that’s because she’s been with us before on the account management side, and we’re thrilled to have her back. Susan’s passions are driving results for businesses, being a mom, kite surfing and swimming with sharks (literally). Her best year yet was spent traveling the world with her 3 year-old son.
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Alex Brauer
Brand Director
Alex brings a niche for all things outdoor-related to Fish Marketing. His knowledge is beyond compare as are his copywriting and account management skills. At Fish he is a rare hybrid, balancing a portfolio of boating and fishing accounts while orchestrating strategic planning for a wide spectrum of other clients. Alex previously owned BDC Advertising where he was Creative Director and President for 20 years.
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Scott Wilder
Brand Manager
Originally from Ashland, Oregon, Scott moved to Portland to attend Portland State University, where he obtained his business degree with a focus in Marketing. Scott originally began at Fish as an intern but has since taken on the role of brand manager, supporting clients and the team wherever needed. Outside of the office, Scott enjoys spending time with his golden retriever, Ellie. The two of them can often be found exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest or enjoying the many restaurants and bars that Portland has to offer.
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Tucker Barney
Brand Manager
Tucker is a Northwest boy through and through—growing up, his classrooms included boat ramps at zero dark thirty and jostling for position in early morning lift lines. With a Master’s of Science in Sports Product Management, Tucker joins Fish with a lifetime’s experience in storytelling and eight years experience in relationship building, team leadership and project execution. He is stoked to find himself in a role where he can combine his passions with his professional work.
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John Robles
Digital Marketing Manager
John has been crafting successful digital campaigns for clients for nearly half a decade. Before joining Fish, John was an independent digital marketing consultant specializing in Paid Social, PPC, SEM, and SEO. Prior to consulting, John led the marketing team at a media company working with top agencies and Fortune 500 clients. When John’s not working, you can find him biking around Portland or going on adventures with his adorable rescue dog, Bingo.
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Travis Leipzig
Digital Marketing Specialist
An Oregonian born and raised, Travis comes to Fish with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lewis & Clark College and a diverse background in digital marketing, environmental research, and copyediting and publication management. Outside of his work life, Travis is an active member of Portland’s music community having played in several bands over the past two decades. He enjoys fishing, gardening, skateboarding, snowboarding and lounging with his senior dog and two cats.
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Shannon Lowe
Content Marketing Specialist
Born and raised in Arizona, Shannon spent 8 months of the year profusely sweating in the desert heat. She knew she was ready for a change when her husband accepted a job in Portland, Oregon. She packed all of her belongings, including her most beloved dog Mooser and headed to a state she never previously visited. Shannon has a very diverse professional background, and spent the past three years teaching special education. Shannon enjoys exploring Oregon’s wine country and spending quality time with her family and dog!
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Lauren Kelleher
Digital Project Manager
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lauren moved to Portland five years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Lauren brings a varied background in creative project management to the Fish team, and is passionate about doing good work for good people. When she’s not checking in with a quick update or proofing the latest design comps, you can find her hiking around the Pacific Northwest, baking for her friends, or practicing yoga.
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Maggie Koplin
Marketing & Office Coordinator
Born and raised in Homer, Alaska, Maggie has left the snow and put roots down in Portland. Maggie received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Oregon State University (go Beavs!), and fell in love with Oregon. Although she studied Marketing, Maggie is excited to learn and grow in the professional industry of advertising and marketing. She loves interacting with people and is always wanting to collaborate! If she’s not in the office you can find her drinking a beer, listening to a podcast, or doing some sort of rambunctious activity with her friends.
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Jaclyn Arredondo
Accounting Clerk
Jaclyn recently moved to Portland from the beautiful mountainous region of Bend, Oregon. She has a passion for solving accounting puzzles and organizing data into Excel spreadsheets. Jaclyn’s accounting motto is to work smarter, not harder. She joins Fish with over 5 years of experience and her Associates’ of Applied Science in Accounting. When she is not crunching numbers, Jaclyn spends her time in the great outdoors, paddle boarding, and doing volunteer work.
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