FPW MEDIA

Founder and Lead Creative

Owen Garitty

Owen Garitty founded FPW Media in 2013 for a reason–to dismantle the extrinsic nature of a traditional marketing agency and forge a path for an innovative, fresh, and transformative creative vision. Today, that vision remains with FPW’s three connective divisions: brand, films, and merchandise, which design and implement client services entirely in-house, effectively cutting out the potential for misinterpretation of any client’s message or goals. FPW was founded as an “unagency”–a concept pioneered by Garitty that prioritizes a client-first outlook, meaning clients’ visions come to life organically through unconventional but efficacious processes. 

Garitty has had an aptitude for photography since the age of ten when he got his first camera–a Pentax 35mm–and has since amassed over 15  years of photographic experience. He won his first photography award at thirteen, began working professionally at fifteen, and went on to pursue a career in visual storytelling that grew to encompass design, marketing, and creative direction. In a lifelong pursuit of creating compelling visual narratives, Garitty’s passion lies in garnering brand recognition for his clients with impactful visuals and stimulating design. His profound understanding of the millennial zeitgeist makes him an invaluable asset in a new media landscape.

Today, Garitty oversees brand vision and implementation for privately and publicly traded companies. He cultivates ongoing partnerships with a host of companies, ranging in specialty from large-scale manufacturers to apparel, agriculture, and heavy industrial equipment. He remains present and hands-on: clients have his personal cell phone number and can trust that Garitty is carefully guiding the creative direction of their project.

In 2018, Garitty directed the award-winning and critically acclaimed film, Lionhearted, which elevates veterans’ combat stories. The film focuses on the post-war lives of veterans, emphasizing the need for a sustained platform through which they can relay their experiences. The film’s moving visuals, made up of interviews juxtaposed with combat footage, highlight the profound and moving realities of many of our nation’s heroes. 

Garitty’s passion for vivid visual storytelling continues to emanate from the page, screen, or billboard–venturing beyond the ordinary and garnering clients the recognition they want by involving viewers in the narrative. As someone who values place and community, Garitty ensures that FPW is regularly involved in projects with local organizations such as nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions. When he isn’t at the office, Garitty can be found boxing, enjoying craft coffee, or gardening organic fruits and vegetables.

Executive Director of Creative Services

Adam Plantenberg

Adam was born and raised in Springfield, Oregon. From a very young age Adam loved interacting with people on a personal level. It was this love for people that led him to work for Dutch Bros. coffee where he quickly advanced through the company, and by the age of 20 he was running his own Dutch Bros. store. When Adam wasn’t loving on people he was being drawn to the world of technology. He instantly fell in love with cinema, and has continued his love for it to this day where he is now a Production Manager at FPW Media. He brings with him experience in the field operating and rigging cameras, setting up lighting, and taking photographs. His unique vision for the world around him brings a new perspective to the projects he works on. In his spare time Adam enjoys getting together with friends for a barbeque, sitting back to watch the game or a great film, and going to the gym.

Executive Director of Merch

Tyler Chase

Tyler is a home-grown Oregon boy. Having been born in the state’s capital and spending the majority of his life in the Eugene area, he has grown pretty biased to all things Pacific Northwest. When he’s not focused on the merchandise division of FPW, he can often be found cruising a back road on his motorcycle, out on a hike with his family, or doing some woodworking around his garage. Tyler has a background in corporate insurance sales, where he learned that no client is too large or too small to build a lasting relationship with, and he has carried this mindset into his role in the Merch division.

Director of Client Strategy

Joe Liebersbach

Joe has a passion for people, an eye for design, and a lowkey addiction to coffee. Joe always keeps his plate full by traveling with his wife, singing and dancing with his theater company, and adventuring with his best friends. After being the Editor in Chief of his high school yearbook, Joe blazed his path toward storytelling and visual design at the University of Oregon. From there, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, with an emphasis in Media Planning and Social Strategy. Joe has worked as a freelance Social Media Manager for various clients in the Pacific Northwest before finding his place at FPW.

Creative Director

Brian Campbell

For Brian, being an art director and photographer is more than what he does. Art is part of his DNA.

Whether creating as a senior member of a marketing team or working directly with clients on individual projects, Brian thrives on producing highly successful marketing and communications campaigns that include core messaging, integrated fundraising, and thoughtful creativity. It has been his pleasure to be an active part of the creative and strategic planning and production of digital and printed magazines, newsletters, blogs, and other publications such as the annual reports, holiday gift-giving catalogs, donor stewardship pieces, and captivating art installations.

As a citizen of the world, he has been on numerous assignments in over 15 countries as an award-winning lead photographer, traveling everywhere from Northern Ireland to Madagascar. He has shot inspiring video stories from the dumps of Mongolia to the sweaty jungles of Sri Lanka and written compelling stories for clients from Ethiopia to Eugene.

Brian is well versed in producing everything from t-shirt art to company identity, family, wedding, individual, and product photography, as well as video productions, complete interior design, and art installations. From putting a pencil on paper to color separating art on the computer and capturing a moment on film, Brian has a plethora of tools that allow him to hammer out the designs in his head. 

When not circumnavigating the globe on assignment, Brian enjoys working with his hands in the yard, in the woodshop, and with his family’s various projects. A bit of a foodie with an international palette, he obsesses over the flavors, spices, and the pairing of food with beverages while making embarrassing noises of appreciation in front of dear friends.

Cheers!

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Troy Awbrey

Troy was born and raised in and around the Eugene area. He is happily single with no kids, but is a cat dad to two kitties, both rescued off the streets. Troy has obtained a variety of Associates Degrees, including Drafting and, most recently, Intelligence Operations Studies. He has been enlisted in the Oregon Army National Guard as an Intelligence Analyst since October of 2021. Troy enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle with hobbies such as going to the gym, frisbee, golf, riding motorcycles, and taking it easy by playing video games, painting, or spacing out with his telescope.

Office Manager

Lizbeth Ball

Before moving to Eugene, Oregon for school, Lizbeth lived in the small, rural town of Glendale, Oregon. Though small, this town offered her the opportunity to grow as a storyteller. From working at her mom’s food truck to participating in sports and extracurricular activities (such as softball and 4-H), she learned she could find an interesting story wherever she went. Attending the University of Oregon on an academic scholarship, her love for storytelling turned into an academic endeavor. As an advertising and journalism student, she was able to learn from talented professors and explore the various realms of media. At FPW Media, she continues to learn more about the art of storytelling and the mediums used to tell a visual story. In her spare time, she enjoys watching just about any movie with her twin sister, exploring the outdoors, painting, dining, and writing.

Assistant Account Manager

Dana Bean

Dana graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Merchandising Management. Dana also spent a term studying abroad in London, where she focused on Fashion Business and got to photograph and participate in multiple fashion styling photoshoots, broadening her knowledge of photography, design, and fashion simultaneously. Dana was on the club dance team in college and enjoys music and working out in her free time. She also likes taking care of her plants and kittens, Frankie and Jenny.

Sourcing Specialist

David Choi

Born in Portland and raised in Beaverton, David has found a life-long love for Oregon. After graduating high school, he moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon. David was studying Business Administration; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to take time off of college and complete his degree at a later time. With his exceptional customer service skills and experience in delivery driving, David found his way to FPW Media where he handles shipping and receiving. David loves all things outdoors, especially hiking, skiing, and surfing. In his free time he also enjoys cooking, listening to music, and playing basketball with his friends.

Screen Print Operator

Evan Christensen

Evan grew up in Maryland and has lived in Eugene for about a year. His hobbies include rock climbing, longboarding, snowboarding, cliff diving, and other adrenaline-inducing activities, but his chief passion is making art. Evan is an aspiring mural artist and also enjoys making videos of the creative process.

Outside Sales

Dan Clark

Dan moved with his family to the Eugene area in 1974 and has been here ever since. Dan has been married for 35 years and has two daughters that are both very successful in their own careers. Starting his work experience at the age of eleven, Dan quickly learned the value of hard work. Dan and his family owned a Ski Shop in Eugene for over 20 years. This is where he learned the importance of customer service, employee loyalty, and the highs and lows of running your own business. After selling the business, Dan became the Director of Operations at one of the largest tennis facilities on the West Coast. There, he got to experience how to work for a member-owned club, as well as how to work with a board of directors. For the past 20 years, Dan has been in the team athletic, corporate merchandise, and promotional product industries. His experience shows in how he deals with his clients and the care, detail and respect he takes in working with them. Dan enjoys staying active and being outside playing golf, snow skiing, waterskiing, wake surfing, running, and working out.

Web Developer

Melissa Cooney

Born in San Francisco’s Bay area and raised in Southeast Tennessee, Melissa has enjoyed living in Eugene, Oregon, since 2017. At a young age, she was immersed in art and culture by her mother and grandmother, receiving her first PC with Windows 95 at the age of 7. This led to an attraction to design and, later, web development when Melissa began coding to improve the look of her Myspace page. Melissa’s skillset is best described as a crossover between Full Stack Web Development and all things Digital Design. As a self-taught web developer and graphic designer, she has freelanced with startups, government contractors, and clients across the globe for over a decade. Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to FPW Media, which is complimented by her desire to learn and eagerness to try new technologies. Her hobbies include propagating rare houseplants, designing jewelry in CAD, being a small business owner, and working towards becoming a Gemologist. She also enjoys the culinary arts and has a passion for animal rescue.

Print Production Lead

Jon Danner

Born and raised in New Jersey, Jon has always been passionate about technology and the arts. After graduating high school, Jon joined the United States Marine Corps and served for five years as a Ground Radio Repair Technician, including one tour of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon leaving the military, he continued with his love of electronics and became a HP/Dell/Toshiba certified computer repair technician, providing comprehensive repairs for a wide range of consumer computer systems. At the age of 30, he took a extended hiatus from corporate employment to hike the Appalachian Trail twice and to hitchhike across the country multiple times, hoping to experience some of the freedom outlined in the classic works of American literature by Steinbeck and Kerouac.

In 2014, he settled in Eugene, OR and earned a degree in Graphic Design from Lane Community College, merging his love for technology and art. Aided by his passion for detail-oriented and logic-driven design, he has since been working in the capacity of design production across a variety of applications, including laser cutting of metals with tight tolerance machined parts to more artistic acrylic design features, as well as architectural signage. He is now applying his skills to the print production arena, producing high quality graphics and printed materials for our clients.

Jon spends most of his off-time at home now, enjoying the company of his wife, Becky and his new son, Tristan, who was born in late February 2021. While he is always fully engaged in the ever challenging world of being a new father, he still finds time to romp and play with his two dogs, Shaman and Mars, as well as continuing to enjoy all the wonderful outdoor adventures the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Other hobbies include video games and reading epic sci-fi and fantasy novels. He has probably seen the Lord of the Rings series 100 times and looks forward to a good second breakfast whenever he can get it.

Digital Strategist

Cam Ferguson

Cam grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and attended Willamette High School. He then went on to attend Oregon State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, which led to him finding a job as an SEO Specialist in Wilsonville, Oregon. For three years, he worked as an SEO Specialist and an SEO Team Lead before moving back down to Eugene and joining the FPW Media team as a Digital Strategist. As a strong team player, he strives to bring a positive attitude and a strong work-ethic in order to ensure success for everyone. If there’s ever anything you need help with, you never have to hesitate to ask him.

Sourcing Manager

Nick Golden

Nick was born in San Diego, California, but raised in Southern Oregon. He spent the beginning years of his life in Klamath Falls but moved to Eugene right after High School. Nick then attended the University of Oregon where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. With his outgoing personality, over the years, Nick has also developed excellent customer service skills. Having two years of prior work experience in shipping/receiving and multiple customer facing jobs, he found his way to FPW. In his spare time, Nick loves spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and doing any sort of outside activity. 

Videographer and Editor

Trae Gould

Born in the Bay area, Trae moved to Oregon when he was 6 and then moved back to California later in his life. He spent about half his life in Eugene and the other half in Berkeley/Oakland. Even as a kid, he was interested in video creation and the process that this would take in creating movies, TV shows, skating videos, or sports highlights. Growing up, when he wasn’t playing sports, he was recording them from the sidelines. He started creating highlight films for youth football teams when he was 10 with his brother but eventually shifted to only playing football. After 4 years of injuries in high school, he decided to focus on schooling. During high school, he had the chance to reenact different scenes from movies as accurately as possible to teach and help him understand every part of filmmaking. 

He then went to Oregon State University and started his career as a computer scientist but, after a year and a half, he realized he couldn’t do this for the rest of his life. He started helping his family and friends who were musicians or had YouTube channels to create videos. He helped create music, music videos, gaming content, and photography for his friends. Once he realized he could make his hobby a career, Trae shifted to media studies with a focus on media production and graduated from college. After college, he still worked for his friends and family as their music and channels grew while also working for the media department at Oregon State University and creating educational videos for students and staff. This led him back to Eugene to FPW. 

Outside of work, Trae enjoys anime, listening to every type of music except for country music, all sports except baseball, longboarding, cooking, playing with his puppy, working out, brewing/bartending, and video games.

Web Developer

Maurice Griffin

Born and raised in Silicon Valley primarily, technology and the arts are in his blood. He’s been in Eugene OR since 2004 and attended Lane Community College and the University of Oregon. Maurice has a varied background including UX design, front-end development, project management, sales, and the legal and non-profit fields. His favorite place to be professionally is the intersection of coding, design, communication, and problem-solving. Outside of work, you may find him exploring Oregon with his son, reading and doodling, and always learning.

Assistant to CEO

Carlee Haymes

Carlee grew up in Oregon in a small town but moved to Roseburg before high school. Recently, she moved to Eugene to be closer to her family. Carlee spends her free time searching for vinyl and retro video games as well as crafting and sewing. She has a background in marketing and office management from prior job roles. She looks forward to bringing that knowledge to FPW while learning new things along the way.

Videographer & Editor

Tomas Hidalgo

Tomas was born in Paris, France, and grew up in Punta Arenas, Chile. He was brought up in a bilingual environment, spending four years in Chile and eight years in France. When his mother remarried years later to an American, he and his family moved to Wisconsin. Tomas didn’t speak English but still went straight to high school. He spent most of his life in the U.S. and can now speak three languages. He discovered his love for cameras in his mid-20s, when what started as a hobby quickly became a passion. He started out capturing the nightlife scene in San Francisco, bringing his camera to clubs and taking pictures of artists and people dancing. He sustained his passion for photography while working in retail and restaurants. He shot weddings on the weekends and traveled around North America and Europe to capture music festivals during the summer. After moving to Oregon In 2016, he started experimenting with film and video editing. He learned the ropes of working on set while filming music videos for a local YouTuber from 2019 to 2021. Tomas looks forward to bringing his experience as a traveling photographer to FPW as he continues to pursue his love for storytelling.

HR Administrator

Cassandra Johnson

Born and raised in Southern California, Cassandra relocated to Oregon in 2021. Having always felt it is better to make a difference in the lives of others, Cassandra believed human resources to be a logical career choice. Human Resources offers Cassandra the ability to collaborate with team members company-wide. Whether as a team member resource, assisting with development plans, or processes and procedures, helping others is one of her great passions. Cassandra joined the team in March of 2022 as FPW’s onsite HR Administrator. Every day with FPW has been an exciting adventure that brings about something new.

Assistant to Executive Director of Merch

Brooke Kaiser

Brooke grew up in a small town in Oregon and has always loved organization, numbers, and details. She started to become familiar with accounting and administration at her church, Christ’s Center in Junction City, where she worked as an Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper. Although accounting looks much different outside of a non-profit, Brooke is excited to bring all the knowledge and skills she has to the team here at FPW–and to grow her skillset even more! During her free time, she enjoys crafting, theater, spending time with her friends and their children, being a leader on her church’s worship team, and trying to keep up with the South Korean music industry.

Account Manager/Analytics Specialist

Boaz Kelson

Boaz was born and raised in the Eugene area and has always had a passion for all things numbers. From a young age, Boaz was memorizing statistics on the back of his football cards; over time, this evolved into a love for math and statistics so great that he earned his degree in Mathematics from Oregon State University. Today, Boaz loves taking this analytical perspective and applying it to the creative work that he does at FPW. When not at work, Boaz loves sound engineering at church, making music, playing basketball, and exploring the outdoors.

Account Manager

Shawna Kilgore

Shawna is a creative, detail-oriented person who thrives on building elegant solutions to complex problems. She specializes in branding and advertising, but brings a well-rounded set of tools to the team, including marketing strategy, copywriting, and visual and web design. Her marketing philosophies focus on meeting the customer on their terms and nurturing brand loyalty to build sustainable success. 

Due to her personal habit of learning as much as she can about anything she gets exposed to, Shawna has a wide range of interests—from carpentry and architecture to cooking, gardening, fishing, and foraging. She also has a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, habitually traversing our forests, mountains, and beaches with her family. (Fun fact: Shawna and her husband wear custom rings she designed and commissioned.) 

Although born and raised in Eugene, she left to expand her horizons after getting her AAS in Graphic Design at Lane Community College. Once she earned her BBA in marketing from the University of Texas at San Antonio, she spent some time enjoying Port Angeles, Washington, before returning home. Along the way, she worked as a marketing and communications professional in a wide variety of industries, both direct-to-consumer and B2B: nonprofit, LED lighting and sustainable technologies, landscape design, daycare, corporate housing, beauty, news, home improvement retail, and commercial insurance. From her perspective, there’s not a more engaging challenge than learning a new industry.

Chief of Staff

Jessica Kirby

Jessica puts her skills in organization and problem solving to use every day as the Chief of Staff at FPW. Jessica grew up in Montana and spent her weekends helping on her family’s cattle ranch where they bred and raised thoroughbred racehorses and over 200 head of Certified Black Angus cattle. She earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration marketing and a minor in communications from the University of Montana in 2014. She traveled to Oregon the following year to take an internship at the University of Oregon Athletic Department’s ticket office. This experience served her well in the following five years spent as the Director of Operations for the UO women’s volleyball, lacrosse, and softball teams. Jessica managed daily operations for all three teams, including travel, budget strategy, collaboration across the department, and more. She now gets to feed her love of sports as a spectator while also enjoying traveling, checking out local wineries, and taking on an occasional DIY project!

Embroidery Operator

Jenni Larson

Born and raised in Eugene, Jenni has always considered Oregon her home. She loves the geographic variety the state offers with mountains, deserts, forests, and a charming coastline to boot. Jenni has a love for art that quickly transformed into a love for design. She graduated from Lane Community College with a degree in graphic design after taking every course she could in high school. She enjoys working with the tactile that comes after the design process is complete; the physical items you can hold in your hands. When off the clock, she spends her time drawing, gaming with friends, and snuggling with her dog, McGee. She will gladly talk shop about a good chai latte or the latest baking recipe she’s tried.

Embroidery Operator

Jillian Liebersbach

Jillian is an embroidery operator in the merch department at FPW. She has been an employee for just over six months and is excited to grow with the company. She is going to school at the University of Oregon with a major in Economics and a minor in Journalism. She volunteers as a firefighter in Junction City and also with the Cat Rescue and Adoption Network. She is working to get an FPW sports team started up this fall season, and can’t wait to see her coworkers ball up.

Screen Print Lead

Brandon McMullin

Brandon grew up on a farm in Iowa and moved to Oregon in 2013. He has been screen printing since 2011. He started out at Adidas and worked at a handful of shops in Oregon. From big print shops to little, Brandon has been able to gather some great experience and knowledge. He always gets excited when he sees his work being worn. Whether it’s an NHL hockey team or a small town business, knowing he took part in making that shirt happen is pretty cool. Outside of work, Brandon loves spending time with his daughter. He started playing guitar when he was seven years old and is always making music. If he’s not doing that, he’s most likely fly fishing or out at the shooting range. Having a good time all the time is the way of life for Brandon.

Embroidery Operator

Chris Metcalfe

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Chris is a multimedia artist, striving daily to achieve his goals and support those around him. When not actively working on music or around a camera, you can find him on tracks or in a pitstop. Chris started music production when he was about 17 and hasn’t found a need or desire to put it down. Music has always been a very impactful part of his life, it has taken him more places than not. He will be forever thankful for the opportunities that were given to him, and never thought he’d grow up to be where he is currently at in music. Originally, Chris was a violinist and sometimes a player of the standing bass. But when he got behind a pair of speakers and heard his first 808 up close, he couldn’t leave the computer screen. After about four hours, he made his first beat. It was terrible–or at least the melody was. After a few years of development, he found himself traveling the west coast and making so many unique connections. In the last year, he started competing in IDPA and IPSC shooting competitions because he loves the mechanics of weapons. Chris is always looking to pursue anything that can take him on a new journey.

Print Production

Morgan Meyers

Morgan Meyers hails from Sacramento California and has lived in Eugene now for quite some time. He is an avid illustrator, graffiti artist and graphic designer. Morgan spends most of his free time in his garage tinkering with his cars listening to 80’s rock, or clicking away at his mouse in Adobe programs, painting and illustrating on canvases and yes, listening to 80’s rock. He is definitely a closet science nerd for marine biology and physics. He grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, so obviously that was awesome, and loves retro everything. 

Creative Services Manager - Films

Austin Myers

Austin was born in Washington, D.C., and spent much of his youth moving to a new state or country every three years. By high school Austin’s family had finally settled in California’s beautiful central coast, where he was inspired to develop his cinematography skills. Academic video production assignments would often rapidly transform into passion projects, and crafting submissions for local film festivals became a common pastime. Dreams of attending film school at USC and his love of the art were ultimately placed on the backburner as he pursued more practical interests at Northern Arizona University. He eventually returned “home,” deciding to spend the next two years completing Arabic language prerequisites for graduate school and using the stunning coastline as a backdrop for a successful real estate marketing business. Seeking experience with state-of-the-art equipment and a diverse client portfolio, Austin happily settled down at FPW Media in Eugene. In his free time he enjoys smoking meat, hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, driving, and embracing all that the PNW lifestyle has to offer.  Regardless of the next avenue Austin travels down, film will always remain one of his major passions. 

Associate Account Manager

Lexy Neale

While born in Washington, Lexy lived in multiple states before settling in Eugene, Oregon, for the last 10+ years. As a classically trained pianist, her passion for music and the arts first led her to a job with a local YouTuber, where her interest in all things media and production blossomed. With a background in production and customer service, and being the oldest of 6 kids, Lexy feels she is capable of tackling anything relating to people while displaying an appreciation for the unpredictable. The drive to help people’s visions come to life is what interested her in applying for FPW in the first place, and she’s excited to be at a place where her career can grow. When she’s not at work, she loves to spend time with her partner and their two very squash-faced cats, Gnocchi and Hobgoblin. She also adores anime, all things music, and hanging out with friends.

Films Assistant

Nico Rodriguez

Nico was born in Arequipa, Peru, where he spent the first seven years of his life. During his time in Peru, he attended a German private school where he learned the fundamentals of the language and culture while simultaneously learning the vernacular of the area, Spanish. He then emigrated to the U.S. where he learned to speak English, spending the rest of his childhood in Los Altos, California, before moving to Eugene, Oregon. While attending the University of Oregon, he studied Italian culture and language while developing a passion for videography/photography and, due to his culturally diverse upbringing, fell in love with philosophy and sharing other people’s stories. This culminated in his 2021 degree in journalism with a focus on multimedia production. Nico gained experience from making long-form films as well as working on the school news broadcasting group, taking photos and videos for Flux magazine, and freelancing for local shops and artists. This all ultimately led to him landing at FPW Media where, as an assistant account manager, he is able to collaborate with many talented creatives.

Marketing Assistant

Ryan Stewart

Born and raised in the great Pacific Northwest, Ryan attended Lane Community College for three years before transferring to Bushnell University, where he received his degree in business administration. Ryan started at FPW as a summer intern to complete his requirements for school. After completing his school requirements, he is excited to continue his work as a Marketing Assistant. Throughout college, Ryan worked at a couple of different coffee shops such as Dutch Bros and Old Crow Coffee, where he has been able to experience different types of recipes and create great-tasting coffee for customers. When Ryan isn’t working, he enjoys playing fetch with his Golden Retriever named Reed, paddle boarding, or hiking.

Director of Client Services

Jennifer Stockwell

Jennifer was born and raised on the Oregon Coast before moving to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon. Jennifer’s English degree, strong writing and editing background, love for people and storytelling, and commitment to positivity paved the way for success throughout 10 years of customer service as well as social media management for a marine enterprise and consulting for a variety of businesses in the social media arena. Through every role she steps into, Jennifer has always maintained her dedication for providing solutions with a smile. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her corgi, traveling, visiting family on the coast, and putting together any craft she can get her hands on.

Graphic and Print Director

Justin Stockwell

Originally from Southern California, Justin moved up to Oregon at age seven and has called this beautiful state home ever since. Growing up, Justin excelled at math and science but also had an eye for business. He attended the University of Oregon where he double majored in Physics and Mathematics. While physics and math were intellectual passions, Justin wanted a career with greater room for growth. He worked in business sales where he gained a deeper understanding of business operations and learned the value of developing working business relationships. He then operated as a partner in a commercial real estate venture. Justin is thrilled to join the FPW team as an Internal Project Manager. Outside of work, Justin loves to spend time with his wife Jennie and corgi Rory. He enjoys traveling, going camping, snowboarding, and playing videogames with his friends.

Sourcing Specialist

Wesley Surgeon

Wesley was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, but raised in Southern Oregon. After graduating from Roseburg High School in 2016, he found his way to the Eugene/Springfield area to go to school for Legal Research. While attending school, Wesley worked part-time as a nursery worker, where he found a love for plants and forestry. He then took a short break from school to work as a Live-Goods/Seasonal Coordinator, where he learned to merchandise living/seasonal products, team cooperation, and the meaning of needing to reach a deadline. As his interests grew, Wesley wanted to know more about merchandising and sourcing, which lead him to a career with FPW Media. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, taking care of his indoor plants, and taking his Border Collie on many outdoor adventures.

Copywriter

Kelsy Valentine

Kelsy was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, before attending Oregon State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and a minor in business. During college, she worked as a news contributor and then as the campus editor for OSU’s student-led newspaper, The Daily Barometer, before finding herself back in Eugene. She’s spent her life immersing herself in the art of writing, having even taught herself how to type on a computer because of how much she wrote. Kelsy has already written three full-length fantasy novels, each one being over 300 pages long. She now spends most of her time writing collaboratively with her friends about characters in high-fantasy worlds with rich, impactful stories. Kelsy considers herself a grammar expert but, despite knowing the rules, will still often use the wrong ‘you’re’ and ‘your’ or ‘their,’ ‘there,’ and ‘they’re’ on accident. That’s why proofreading is so important! Outside of work and writing, Kelsy enjoys watching MCU movies and tv shows as well as anime such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer. Kelsy also enjoys collecting Funko pops. She has over 150 and counting from a variety of different fandoms, including the MCU, Demon Slayer, The Umbrella Academy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Disney.

Creative Service Manager - Design

Brandon Waite

Born in Farmington, NM, and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Brandon began his design education in high school, where he attended the Advanced Technologies Academy and graduated from their graphic design program. After serving a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brandon returned to Las Vegas and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Studio Art from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During his studies, Brandon worked in the commercial real estate industry where he learned the ins and outs of successful marketing campaigns. Upon graduating, Brandon moved to Eugene, Oregon. He began working as the in-house Creative Director for McKenzie SewOn, a regional screenprinting and embroidery shop. At McKenzie SewOn, he developed a new brand identity for the company and established its first marketing department. During this time Brandon also developed a successful freelance illustration and design practice that allowed him to work directly with lifestyle brands and small businesses. These experiences led Brandon to FPW Media, where he uses his superpowers to create beautiful designs and brings sticky note drawings to life.

Embroidery Operator

Tyonne White

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Tyonne first came to Oregon in 2018 after enrolling as a student at the University of Oregon. He majored in business with a concentration in marketing. Tyonne has an aspiration to go into a career within the production field after college. He’s currently in the Oregon National Guard as an 11B and in a 2-Year ROTC program at UO to become a 2nd Lieutenant in the military. 

Senior Embroidery Operator

Samantha Whitman

Born and raised in California, Samantha first visited Oregon during a family vacation in 2006. During that trip, she fell in love with the state and all it has to offer, and she decided to call it home. Samantha worked as an Embroidery Machine Operator for five years before transitioning into the mental health field. She was inspired by her brother—who passed away during his time serving in the military—to give back as he did, helping those who are unable to help themselves. This led her to work as a Medication Technician Supervisor for the next five years. Later, Samantha felt drawn to return to the creative industry, joining FPW Media to further her education and experience in embroidery. In her free time, she enjoys gardening outdoors, watching documentaries, and painting. Out of all her achievements, she considers her son to be the greatest.