MKR is a proudly independent agency based in the American Midwest.
Around here, we know that nothing worthwhile is ever easy. Ours is a team committed to showing up every day, ready to put in the hard work. Because that’s what it takes to become the boldest champions for your brand and the fiercest advocates for your audience. MKR is driven by an insistence to do meaningful, results-focused work. We bring grit, innovation and creativity to challenger brands with the courage and determination to reach higher.
![Chris Mortenson - Chief Executive Officer Chris Mortenson - Chief Executive Officer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Mort.jpg)
![Peter Kim - President, CCO Peter Kim - President, CCO](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Peter.jpg)
![Kayla Carmichael - Chief Relationship Officer Kayla Carmichael - Chief Relationship Officer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Kayla.jpg)
![Tina Bethhauser - Chief Financial Officer Tina Bethhauser - Chief Financial Officer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Tina.jpg)
![Breah Mortenson - Chief Legal Officer Breah Mortenson - Chief Legal Officer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Breah.jpg)
![Kristine Warski - Chief Marketing Officer Kristine Warski - Chief Marketing Officer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Kristine.jpg)
![Annie Melbert - Associate Producer Annie Melbert - Associate Producer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Annie.jpg)
![Bridgette Wells - Accounting Manager Bridgette Wells - Accounting Manager](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Bridgette.jpg)
![Carsen McCune - Account Executive Carsen McCune - Account Executive](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Carsen.jpg)
![Chris Davis - Senior Copywriter Chris Davis - Senior Copywriter](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/ChrisD.jpg)
![Claire Shih - Digital Media Specialist Claire Shih - Digital Media Specialist](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Claire.jpg)
![Clara Leslie - Senior Art Director Clara Leslie - Senior Art Director](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Clara.jpg)
![Dan Gronitz - Digital Developer Dan Gronitz - Digital Developer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Dan.jpg)
![Eddie Metzger - Account Supervisor Eddie Metzger - Account Supervisor](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Eddie.jpg)
![Elijah VanDine - Graphic Designer Elijah VanDine - Graphic Designer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Elijah.jpg)
![Eric Sandoval - Account Executive Eric Sandoval - Account Executive](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Eric.jpg)
![Ethan Bremer - Senior Graphic Designer Ethan Bremer - Senior Graphic Designer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Ethan.jpg)
![Genevieve Huntington - Project Manager Genevieve Huntington - Project Manager](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Genevieve.jpg)
![Grace Cotton - Junior Graphic Designer Grace Cotton - Junior Graphic Designer](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Grace.jpg)
![Graceson Walker - Office Manager Graceson Walker - Office Manager](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Graceson.jpg)
![Graham Chaney - Senior Copywriter Graham Chaney - Senior Copywriter](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Graham.jpg)
![Gretchen Kollman - Office Manager Gretchen Kollman - Office Manager](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Gretchen.jpg)
![Hailey Schulte - Content Writer/QC Lead Hailey Schulte - Content Writer/QC Lead](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Hailey.jpg)
![Jake Mosher - Motion Graphics Editor Jake Mosher - Motion Graphics Editor](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Jacob.jpg)
![Jenn Love Simpson - Marketing Analyst Jenn Love Simpson - Marketing Analyst](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Jenn.jpg)
![Jordan Fiedler - Owned Media Supervisor Jordan Fiedler - Owned Media Supervisor](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Jordan.jpg)
![Julie Rasmussen - VP Media Julie Rasmussen - VP Media](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Julie.jpg)
![Kiyoka Yahaba - Media & MarTech Manager Kiyoka Yahaba - Media & MarTech Manager](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Kiyoka.jpg)
![Lee Banov - Associate Director of Strategy Lee Banov - Associate Director of Strategy](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Lee.jpg)
![Leslie Raatz - Director of Digital & Social Media Leslie Raatz - Director of Digital & Social Media](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Leslie.jpg)
![Lynda Jackson - Director, Project Management Lynda Jackson - Director, Project Management](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Lynda.jpg)
![Maggie Branson - Account Director Maggie Branson - Account Director](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Maggie.jpg)
![Mark Henderson - Associate Creative Director, Copywriter Mark Henderson - Associate Creative Director, Copywriter](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Mark.jpg)
![Michael Griffith - Creative Director Michael Griffith - Creative Director](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Griff.jpg)
![Michael Krieger - Director, Marketing Analytics & Operations Michael Krieger - Director, Marketing Analytics & Operations](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/MichaelK.jpg)
![Michael Vojvodich - VP, Creative Director Michael Vojvodich - VP, Creative Director](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/MichaelV.jpg)
![Ryan Kenny - Project Manager Ryan Kenny - Project Manager](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Ryan.jpg)
![Sam Hanover - Director of Production Sam Hanover - Director of Production](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Sam.jpg)
![Scott Arvin - Design Director Scott Arvin - Design Director](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Scott.jpg)
![Stephanie Winter - Senior Media Supervisor Stephanie Winter - Senior Media Supervisor](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Stephanie.jpg)
![Tom Schwartz - Account Coordinator Tom Schwartz - Account Coordinator](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Tom.jpg)
![Topher Howden - VP Marketing Strategy Topher Howden - VP Marketing Strategy](https://mkragency.com/wp-content/plugins/mkr-plugin/team/Topher.jpg)
Pro DEI. Anti-racist.
And proud of it.
Let’s be honest; the advertising industry isn’t known for its diversity. But that’s changing.
At MKR, we’re proud of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within our walls. It informs the work we do and the daily conversations we have. As a founding member of the Indy Accompliceship Program, we join proactive organizations like Black Businesses Matter, Greater Together and 600 & Rising in continuing the mission to create meaningful, lasting change.
DEI is a journey, and MKR is beyond thankful for the ongoing guidance provided by Black Onyx Management as well as our monthly sessions with Dr. Gina Forrest. Learn more about our DEI path, including internship opportunities geared toward college students in our BIPOC communities, by contacting us at info@mkragency.com.
Our Values
Curiosity
Foster and grow a culture of questioning and learning around our clients, their audiences and ourselves.
Leadership
Own the responsibility that comes with leading our clients, our teams and our industry.
Excellence
Promote a culture of excellence in everything we do.
Every KPI in the business comes from the same place: Your Audience
Whether it’s a demographic, a persona, an entire industry or a lone CEO, the work begins by learning anything and everything there is to know about them. It’s part of what we call A1A, our Audience First Approach, and it’s how we unlock the Audience Truth. Because understanding their functional and emotional drivers is how we help brands have conversations that are welcoming, meaningful and successful.
See the results for yourself on our WORK page.
Egomaniacs, half-assers and solo artists need not apply.
We strive to create a working environment that empowers you to do the very best work of your career during your time with us. MKR is fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring practices, ongoing staff education and community partnership. Ours is a culture of creativity, flexibility and fur babies. And sometimes foosball. Also, gifs. Lots of gifs.
MKR offers competitive benefits that include:
- Unlimited vacation days – we insist employees “take a break” a minimum of 10 days/year
- Strategic Flexibility – work where you are most productive
- Health and dental insurance
- Vision, life and disability insurance covered 100% by MKR
- 401k with employer matching
We can’t promise it’ll be easy (it won’t). But we can promise it’ll be rewarding. If you’re curious, creative and hardwired for agency life, check out our open positions below.
Looking for a gig that doesn’t match what’s here? Send us your resume or portfolio and we’ll contact you if a new opportunity comes up.