About
Us
We’re more than a diversity of disciplines or departments. With MKR, you get a diversity of perspectives and experiences. We’ve got concert promoters, filmmakers, activists, musicians, and social influencers. Their pursuits both inside and outside the business make them stronger, more effective, and way more fun to sit next to at a bar.
Our mission is to achieve winning business outcomes for our clients with intelligence, innovation and fearless creativity.
Values
Excellence
We hold ourselves to a higher standard in our unrelenting devotion to the craft.
Curiosity
An insatiable appetite to grow our expertise—about our industry, our clients, their customers, and the world around us.
Leadership
The ability to guide our clients with imagination, humility, and insight positions us as more than just a service provider.
Customer First Approach
The way customers experience a brand defines the brand. Every moment matters. From the advertising they see, to the online reviews they read, to the point of sale that nudges them toward the register, and more. Every single touchpoint. Every single time. That’s why we place great emphasis on crafting emotionally meaningful creative platforms that enable us to engineer relevant and timely interactions at every stage of the customer journey.
Leadership Team

Chris Mortenson
CEO

Peter Kim
President/Chief Creative Officer

Bob Bourgeois
EVP/Chief Strategy Officer


Breah Mortenson
Chief Legal Counsel

Kelley Briggs
Chief Operating Officer


Sarah Pittner
VP Account Management & Planning

Meghan Barich
VP Account Management


Gina August
VP Media Director

Matt (Stu) Barnett
VP Creative Director

Julie Rasmussen
Media Director

Topher Howden
Director of Strategy

Kristine Warski
Media Director

MKR Healthcare
Cutting through in healthcare takes creative approaches that can survive the gauntlet of approvals while still resonating authentically with audiences. It starts with bold, thoughtful strategies.
MKR Higher Education
We combine the science of enrollment management with the art of differentiation, enabling our clients to win every moment of the student pathway to enrollment and managing their relationships on through graduation and beyond.
MKR Ticketed Entertainment
Sold-out events are the product of knockout strategies. Whether it’s selling seasons, upgrades, or single-day events, we partner with clients to drive a sense of urgency and opportunity into casual and avid fans alike.
MKR Retail/CPG
From persuasive packaging to strategic retargeting and every touchpoint in between, we put our clients’ products into consumers’ hands, hearts, and minds.
MKR Utilities
Utilities are as diverse as any other industry, so why aren’t their brands treated that way? We work closely with clients to tell those unique stories that move initiatives and communities forward.