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All Your Marketing Needs in One Place

Working with creative agencies often entails endless meetings, arbitrary fees, and a little bit of adequate content. Your creative vision gets passed from you and down the chain of command like a game of “telephone,” resulting in something that is not quite up to par with the original idea within your psyche.

A team of creatives observed the unnecessary complexities of creative agencies and, acknowledging the need to adapt for success in the 21st-century branding world, thought to themselves, “What if we combined multiple creative studios under one company?”

Thus, FPW Media – the “un-agency” – was born.

What is the un-agency?

FPW Media is a creative studio that manages small, specialized teams of highly skilled, incredibly talented creatives. A variety of creative studios exist within our very organization, giving you all that you need in one convenient location. Our three divisions—brand, films, and merch—allow us to approach your marketing needs from a holistic perspective, ensuring that your company’s vision remains intact throughout every aspect of your campaign. Whether developing a marketing campaign tailored to your ideal demographic, creating a 3D virtual reality experience for potential customers, or designing and embroidering trendy branded trucker hats for your next tradeshow—we will uphold the integrity of your brand and execute each process with excellence.

With a team of 22 creatives and a client base established throughout the West, we are one of the largest creative studios in the Eugene-Springfield area. Though we are a large company, we structure ourselves to be nimble, dynamic, and efficient. The un-agency offers the following defining characteristics—benefits you will not find with any other agency, studio, or freelancer.

Client-First Mindset

When you enlist us for a creative project, we work for you.  We know that your time is valuable; that’s why we want to work with your schedule, travel to your location, and get creative when your team is on the road, conducting telephone calls or Skype conferences. We will work with you according to your speed and preferences. We are here to serve you.

Content is King

In today’s world, ideas and words are no longer persuasive on their own. They must be supported by concrete sensory experiences. Not only do we develop sophisticated brand stories and concepts, but we also translate them into stunning tangible content that will epitomize your vision.

In-House Guarantee of Consistency

Unlike other agencies who outsource every creative aspect of branding projects, FPW Media is truly a “full-service” agency.  Because we offer an extensive variety of services in-house, we are able to ensure the consistency from the ideas you communicate to the end product developed directly by our designers. On the rare occasion that we do contract outside creatives, the process is tightly controlled by the involvement of our team from start to finish to protect our commitment to quality and consistency.

Our Specialists Are in the Room

When you partner with us, you will not only meet with project managers, but you will have the opportunity to meet directly with our designers and production team. To avoid endless levels of bureaucracy, we structure our team differently so that you can always reach the creatives on our team when you find yourself in need of their innovative spark.

Access to Leadership

What other large creative agency offers clients the personal cell phone number of their CEO?  Just as you have convenient access to our designers, you shouldn’t have to wait around to pass along important information to the boss. At FPW Media, our creative director is always accessible.

Commitment to Innovation

FPW Media was founded on the concept of positioning our clients to stand out among their competition in a Fast-Paced World. As a group of creatives committed to venturing into previously unexplored territory, we work diligently to generate innovative strategies and content to successfully spotlight your brand. We equip our clients with cutting-edge methodology to ensure optimal market engagement for the immediate and long-term future.

Who we are

Meet our team.

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Owen Garitty
Founder and Lead Creative

Owen Garitty

Adam Plantenberg
Vice President

Adam Plantenberg

Ryan Jones
Merch Manager

Ryan Jones

Reed Rosenberg
Director of Operations

Reed Rosenberg

Project Manager

Cally Jacobson

Project Manager

Joe Liebersbach

Design Lead

Gwendolynn Haight

Web Designer

Keith Appleby

Graphic Designer

Jordan Morrow

Marketing Assistant

Noah Holt

Office Assistant

Caitlin Liebersbach

Executive Assistant

Lizbeth Ball

Tyler
Merch Manager

Tyler Chase

Samantha
Senior Embroidery Operator

Samantha Whitman

Merch Assistant

Jennifer Fleck

Aron
Sourcing Specialist & Jr. Embroidery Operator

Aron Plantenberg

Sam
Video Editor

Sam Chambliss

Video Editor

EJ Olson

Copywriter and Social Contributor

Ainsley Davis

Project Assistant

Laken Johnson

Project Assistant

Caitlin Moffett

Web Developer

William Lamb

Graphic Designer

Brandon Waite

Project Assistant

Hannah Fitz

Project Assistant

Katie Melton

Accounting Assistant

Sheri Johnston

VFX Artist

Brian Johnson

Cinematographer

Austin Myers

Owen Garitty

Founder and Lead Creative

Owen Garitty

Owen Garitty picked up his first camera—a Pentax film camera—when he was ten-years-old. He’s since been developing a vision for marketing and film within our complex digital world that rises artistically above the noise. Garitty created FPW Media to challenge the beige and boring paradigm media had fallen in to—one where each individual message becomes just another pixel in the greater screen. FPW Media creates meaningful and effective media content, advertising, and marketing strategies with an artistic edge that helps clients stand out. Through his work with Hyperlite Wakeboarding, Hallspot, and others, Garitty proves he created FPW Media to stay ahead in a fast-paced world.

Adam Plantenberg

Vice President

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.

Ryan Jones

Merch Manager

Ryan Jones

Ryan was born and raised in Springfield, Oregon, where he has become quite the consummate salesman. In fact, he’s been in customer service for the last twelve years. At the age of sixteen, Ryan started selling tile for a family-owned tile business. Ryan is passionate about the needs of his clients, and specializes in fulfilling all of his clients’ needs. By making an industry leap from tile to electronic sales at Circuit City, he found professional success at a high level. Less than six months in, he became the top salesman in his department. Fast-forward six months down the road and was promoted to supervisor, the top selling salesman in the store and one of the best in the district. Ryan has compiled an array of experience in all the different fields he’s worked in. He gathered some industry experience at a local screen print and embroidery shop and a different level of management at Dutch Bros. Coffee. Just before joining us, he worked in the outdoor industry for a gun accessories manufacturer. Ryan is now happy to be with the FPW family. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys cooking, tailgating with friends at Autzen Stadium, playing city league basketball, and following his favorite sports teams.

Reed Rosenberg

Director of Operations

Reed Rosenberg

A Eugene native, people-person, foodie, Crossfit enthusiast, patriot, husband, and father, Reed is a unique member of our team. With experience in everything from sensitive Federal Government operations to multi-million dollar capital construction projects, Reed possesses a wide variety of operations-based experience across multiple industries. Through four years with the Federal Government and over five years with an industrial contractor, Reed has developed extensive project management, client communication, operations, and business development experience. His foundational skills include critical decision-making, risk analysis and mitigation, process optimization, and leadership—qualities which make him an excellent Director of Operations at FPW.

Project Manager

Cally Jacobson

Cally brings an extensive marketing background to FPW Media. She owes a big part of her experience and drive to her passion for sports. While growing up, mostly in Texas, Cally became captivated by the excitement and competitiveness of the game–it’s true, football is a religion in Texas.
Her passion led her to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management at the University of Michigan and eventually her MBA at the University of Oregon. She remained heavily involved in marketing throughout her college career, working at Octagon in Sydney, Australia, IMG College at the University of Oregon and in the University of Michigan Athletic Department.
After Graduate School, Cally continued to pursue her marketing career in Eugene as the Marketing Director at Fifth Street Public Market. She has since been an integral part of the marketing department at Papé Group and account team at Funk/Levis & Associates. In her spare time, Cally enjoys running, traveling, exploring Oregon, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Project Manager

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.

Design Lead

Gwendolynn Haight

Born and raised in the Eugene-Springfield, Oregon area, Gwendolynn has had a lifelong interest in communication, organization, and design. A part-time job in high school working for a small printing and mailing company sparked her interest in graphic design and printing. While studying Graphic Design at Lane Community College, Gwendolynn worked her way up with various print houses, from working as a Presort Mail Technician to a Copy and Layout Editor, on to a Digital Press Operator, and later a Graphics Specialist in grand format printing for retail environments. When not immersing herself in design, Gwendolynn enjoys playing multi-player video games with friends, crawling through the underbrush photographing nature’s small perfections, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and woodturning on her lathe.

Web Designer

Keith Appleby

Keith moved to Oregon in 2004 to start graduate school at the University of Oregon, finishing his Ph.D. in 2012. During that time, Keith ran several successful businesses designing e-commerce sites, Google Adwords campaigns, and Facebook marketing campaigns that have generated millions of dollars of revenue for clients. In his spare time, Keith also runs a local popular pub trivia night. Keith is proud to call Eugene his adopted home where he lives with a dog, a cat and a human, each of which he believes to be the finest representative of their respective species.

Graphic Designer

Jordan Morrow

Originally from the Central Valley in California, Jordan moved to Virginia to pursue a degree in Marketing from Liberty University but quickly discovered that his true passion was Graphic Design. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Business, he moved to Oregon where he’s worked for over 5 years as a Graphic Designer, focusing primarily on print design and production. Now, Jordan is happy to be putting these skills to use at FPW Media. When he’s not designing things, Jordan enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, watching crime dramas, spending time with family, and playing PC games.

Marketing Assistant

Noah Holt

Noah was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where she studied Mass Communications at Piedmont College. Noah’s experience in television, radio, and social media marketing with companies such as the ABC Affiliate, WSB-TV, and Cumulus Media cultivated her interest in marketing and project management. Her passion for connecting with others through visual storytelling brought her to Eugene in search of new opportunities and experiences, where she joined us at FPW Media! Noah is excited to be part of a strong organization where she has the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional. In her free time, Noah enjoys traveling, listening to and making music, and exploring the outdoors.

Office Assistant

Caitlin Liebersbach

Caitlin is a small-town gal from Junction City, Oregon with a passion for problem-solving and an eye for detail. She began her office experience at Northwest Christian University as an Admissions Assistant. Later, she took on an Office Assistant position in a family-owned cabinet shop in Eugene, Oregon. There, she grew in her knowledge of invoicing, client and vendor relations, and accounts payable practices. Caitlin is excited to be building and expanding upon this knowledge at FPW Media. In her off-time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, being involved in the local theater company, and hosting a women’s group through her church.

Executive Assistant

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.

Tyler

Merch Manager

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.

Samantha

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.

Merch Assistant

Jennifer Fleck

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.

Aron

Sourcing Specialist & Jr. Embroidery Operator

Aron Plantenberg

As an up and comer to the World of Media, Aron is quickly learning the tricks of the trade as a Fulfillment Specialist. Born in Medford, raised in Springfield, and having lived in Eugene for his entire adult life; he considers himself Homegrown. Whether it was the newest “Uncanny X-Men” comic or a fresh pair of “Air Jordan XI’s”, he found a constant affection for art and must-have designs. Sneakers and an eye for fashion became a lifestyle at a young age. A basketball player before High School, a football player during, and a lover of both after; sports have always played an integral part in Aron’s life. He spent two years at the University of Oregon studying Marketing and Graphic Design, then another two years at Lane Community College studying Business Management. An extremely hard worker and the consummate salesman, Aron is always trying to capitalize on what presents itself next in this Fast Paced World.

Sam

Video Editor

Sam Chambliss

Sam grew up spending his days in a video rental store in Eugene, Oregon. It was there that he discovered his passion for film. After exploring different majors in college, he found himself in a Multimedia program, immersed in his studies. After college, Sam went to work for a video production company, contributing to the production of a network reality television show, Graveyard Carz. This experience honed his industry skills as a Director, Camera Operator, Producer, and Editor. Today he enjoys creating cutting-edge content in the post-production world with the FPW team. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and child, watching movies, and enjoying the outdoors.

Video Editor

EJ Olson

From drawing his own comic books at age 5, to crafting stop-motion shorts using his parents Sony CCD TRV-43 at age 9, to learning Adobe After Effects at age 12 to create his own Star Wars fan films, and eventually to filming and editing documentary style vlogs following the bands he drummed in throughout his teenage years, EJ Olson always had a passion for creating through a visual medium. He’s as meticulous as he is boisterous, and above all values connecting with those he’s creating with on a genuine level. He remains active as a musician, writing and recording with several groups in his spare time, and keeps his passion for music at the forefront of his life by shooting music videos and live events. If he’s not filming or editing, you’re liable to find him writing, drumming, sipping a glass of bourbon, yelling at the TV during an NBA game, or having a laugh with a few of his best friends.

Copywriter and Social Contributor

Ainsley Davis

Ainsley is from Savannah, Georgia, and has lived in Eugene for three years. She has a BA from the College of Charleston in English Literature and Anthropology (2017) and an MA in English Literature from the University of Oregon (2019), where she specialized in modernism and garment studies. She is interested in crafting compelling copy that stimulates readers. Her interest in editing and copywriting was born out of a desire to stop seeing grammatical errors on published pages. She has editorial and copywriting experience in an array of subjects, ranging from environmentalism to queer studies, game theory, dentistry, financial advising, apparel, and industrial equipment. She is interested in almost everything, will tackle your project with gumption, and is excited to make your ideas come to life through language.

Project Assistant

Laken Johnson

Laken was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, but ventured out to Missoula, Montana, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at the University of Montana in 2016. Shortly after graduating, she gained experience in graphic design, project management, and social media marketing while working for a small graphic design firm in Coburg, Oregon. From there, Laken gained a new kind of project management experience in the industrial electrical world, where she served as a utility player for three years, assisting project managers and managing marketing efforts and internal merchandise. Her most recent venture was earning a Master of Arts in Teaching from Northwest Christian University and completing a year of student teaching at a small junior/senior high school just south of Springfield. With a passion for the English language and effectively communicating with those around her, Laken is thrilled to be joining the FPW team to serve as a project assistant where she can utilize her skills.

Project Assistant

Caitlin Moffett

Caitlin is from Junction City, Oregon, just outside the Eugene/Springfield area. She attended the University of Oregon where she studied Public Relations at the school of Journalism and Communications. She has worked with children with special needs and trauma for over six years, leading her to an internship at A Family for Every Child where she bridged the gap between working with children with special needs and working in public relations, marketing, and communication. She also has experience working with various clients. She is excited to go above and beyond her project goals.

Web Developer

William Lamb

Billy was born and raised in Northeast Arkansas in a tiny town called Paragould. He moved to Oregon in 2018 with his wife, Destin, and their three pets: Henry, Colby, and Theon. Billy learned web development at a young age, originally learning the basics of HTML so he could manage his MySpace page. From there, his interest in web development blossomed into a career. He is knowledgeable in full-stack web development, including languages and technologies such as PHP, jQuery, Angular.js, Laravel, and more. Outside of work, Billy loves hanging with his wife and pets, camping near the Oregon coast, and playing video games with his friends.

Graphic Designer

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.

Project Assistant

Hannah Fitz

An Oregon native, Hannah grew up in the Willamette Valley. She attended Oregon State University where she pursued a degree in Digital Communication Arts with a minor in Writing. During her time at OSU, she developed an extensive understanding of social media marketing as well as writing and communication skills through college courses and an internship. After college, she spent time in a twelve-week marketing internship where she learned a lot about marketing tactics and brand awareness. Hannah is eager to increase her knowledge of the marketing industry and looks forward to developing her skills at FPW. When not at work, Hannah can be found spending time with her family and friends or exploring the outdoors with her pitbull/husky mix, Nova.

Project Assistant

Katie Melton

A fourth generation native of Philomath, Oregon, Katie’s roots run deep in the Willamette Valley.  Not moving far from home, she graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Oregon, afterwards pursuing a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Sales Management. The adventure of life has driven Katie to explore many different industries, such as logging, oil, solar power, wine, and coffee. However, her career has always had a focus in business development and sales. Katie joined FPW Media after spending several years as a manager in the wine industry, as it combined her passion for business and viticulture. If she isn’t on a bike ride or at a vineyard, chances are that Katie is crocheting, catching a game, or traveling to a new place.

Accounting Assistant

Sheri Johnston

Sheri is from the greater Seattle area but has resided in Oregon for over twenty years. She has a profound background in accounting and a love for numbers. She worked in the non-profit industry for 4 ½ years working in payroll and accounts payables and several years working in accounts receivables and job costing. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has a deep love for all animals. Her family has two cats, Summer and Oscar; two dogs, Sam and Riley; and a bunny named Murphy.

VFX Artist

Brian Johnson

Brian was born in Eugene, Oregon, but has lived in several places throughout the U.S. and even spent six months in Tokyo, Japan, helping his older brother recover from a stroke. He’s held a myriad of jobs in his life, including bouncer, personal trainer, and 3D Forensics Animator. In the winter of 2007 he was asked to write a script for a low-budget horror film. As repayment he was made a co-producer and got to help out on set. This was where his film career began. Shortly after that he attended film school in New Mexico and produced several short films, including an award-winning SciFi short film. After college he moved back to the Willamette Valley where he was hired by a local Ad Agency to produce local commercials, and eventually was hired as an editor for the network reality television show, Graveyard Carz. Today, he is immersed in helping to create a 3D, VFX, and Animation department for FPW. Outside of work, Brian loves spending time with his wife and two daughters, producing his own short and feature-length films, lifting extremely heavy objects, and, if time allows, he hopes to compete in amateur Strongman competitions in the very near future.

Cinematographer

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. 

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