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.
Fish Marketing is committed to the environment and maintains sustainable office practices. As a team, we voluntarily strive to meet environmental performance, accountability and transparency best practices in our every day lives – both systematically and culturally. For details on our sustainability standards, please contact us at hello@fish-marketing.com.
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Doug Fish
President
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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Nate Parr
Partner / VP of Brand Leadership
Nate is all about KPIs, CTAs, ROIs and other acronyms that make him seem like a massive nerd, which he is. You’ll typically find Nate brainstorming ideas, pouring over analytics, muting the conference call line when the train goes by, and/or savoring one of Portland’s finest IPAs, IPLs, ISAs, IIPAs or other acronyms that stand for incredibly hoppy malt water.
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Katie Gosline
Digital Director
Born 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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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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Tara Christiano
Media Director
Northwest born and raised, Tara’s lived in Washington, Idaho and now Oregon. She has over seven years of media planning experience for clients of all sizes. She loves how creating a media strategy is like putting together a giant, complex puzzle. She also loves challenging herself, whether it’s exploring new media options for clients, or in over 20 road races like Hood to Coast. Fun fact: she’s also a world-class dog sitter.
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Lacey Hinkle
Brand Director
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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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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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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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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Bob Smith
Art Director
Born in Hollywood before his parents ruthlessly moved the family to Oregon, Bob is an autodidactic freak of nature with 20+ years experience in branding, apparel and graphic design with top-shelf international brands and athletes. Although generally considered to be a happy fellow, he tellingly harbors a codependent relationship with the Blazers and Steelers, and also wishes Lewis Hamilton would let someone else win the goddamn World Championship for a change. Drink: Sazerac. Font: Alternate Gothic.
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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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Brit Allison
Senior Project Manager
Brit is a great listener, a multi-tasker since birth, and is always ready to solve for the unexpected. From earning a double major in Marketing and Advertising Management at PSU, to working full time and balancing life with two kids, she juggles it all like a pro. She first joined Fish in the fall of 2011 and quickly proved herself to be an invaluable part of the account team and now, project management team.
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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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Laurie Richings
Accounting Manager
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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Fred Reckling
Search and Social Specialist
Fred comes to us from the hot desert and bright lights of Vegas and the fast-living streets of Tokyo. He began his digital marketing career during the MySpace age and has grown with it for a decade. He’s had wild adventures in video game news, independent comic book publishing and international holistic fitness. Outside of an unhealthy obsession with cutting-edge SEM, he’s shooting for the professional e-sports spotlight, archiving the most radical 90’s video game ads, and advocating for the autism community in Portland.
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Shannon Lowe
Office Coordinator
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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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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Sadie Maeda
Content Marketing Coordinator
Though Sadie joins us fresh from Oregon State, she’s already well-versed in social media and digital content from three years of marketing side hustles. She immediately jumped in the deep end at Fish, creating the social media plan for Snowvana, Portland’s annual snowsport celebration. Since then, she’s inserted her quirky personality into organic social for all our clients. As “Queen of Questions,” Sadie’s try-anything-once philosophy and curious soul allow her to soak up knowledge like an overeager sponge.
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Billy Holiday
VP of Furcasting
Billy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oregon State UniFURsity where she was voted Most Poopular. As a key member of the Fish team, Billy combines trend with a personal flair, while staying true to her core values. When not inspecting co-workers’ lunches Billy can be found napping on a couch in an out-of-the-way nook.
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