Eric Anderson, Principal

As COO, Eric gets his kicks out of two things: showing clients new web techniques and technologies, and of course, Launch Day. Eric has 15+ years experience working with clients like Costco Wholesale, Boeing Aviation Services and Nintendo of America. He received his Project Management Certification from Bellevue Community College, is a certified MSDST, and a member of the FileMaker Pro Solutions Alliance (FSA).

Eric’s main job is handling Outsource Marketings operations, but he’s also responsible for playing Dad to his twin boys. Which explains his motto: patience, patience and more patience. Come to think of it, that also explains his extensive wine collection.

Patrick Byers, Founder

When Patrick was 13, he was dared to eat a can of Copenhagen. Well, he lost the bet—and his lunch. These days, Patrick is on to bigger and better things (none of which involve tobacco) as the founder of this fun-filled rollercoaster ride we like to call Outsource Marketing.

His experience in hiring, managing and coordinating a bevy of biased and uncoordinated marketing firms led to the formation of Outsource Marketing . . . a company that seamlessly delivers coordinated, discipline-neutral marketing.

As an instructor, mentor and in-demand speaker, Patrick is an advocate of marketing education on all levels. He’s a Responsible Marketing Evangelist and blogger, so it makes sense that irresponsible marketing like Bumvertising seriously bums him out (no pun intended).

Business owner. Advocate. Author. Bulldog (yes, Gonzaga). Patrick goes by a lot of titles, however his favorite, by far, is Dad.

Herman Kwik, Ph.D., Principal

Having grown up in Indonesia, Herman is as comfortable with squid heads and chicken brains as he is with international business and event-based promotions. As one of our Marketing Integrators, Herman is responsible for making sure your brand communicates the right message. So when he sees irresponsible marketing—like when a PG-13 movie makes promotional arrangements with a fast food company to give out toys—it’s a huge pet peeve for him.

Herman earned his MBA from the University of Oregon and his Ph.D. from Portland State University. And despite his upbringing in the Far East, Herman says the most unusual place he’s ever lived was his fraternity house in college where all of his belongings fit into one room.

Jenn Maples, Copywriter

Though she often thinks about the advice her Mom gave her as a kid, “slow down Jennifer!” our copywriter is constantly going a mile a minute. You may recognize Jenn from her work on accounts like T-Mobile, Viacom, Nordstrom, Microsoft, Wells Fargo and Susan G. Komen Foundation—or as that girl who’s always training for a (circle one) marathon/triathlon/fitness competition.

Jenn is a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in Advertising. Her work has appeared in print, collateral, TV, radio, the Web—and on her parents’ fridge.

Nancy Marshall, Accountant

A former SCUBA instructor, Nancy now spends her time swimming in paperwork as our one-woman Accounting department. Her responsibilities include things like billing clients and creating financial statements. However, she says her favorite part of the job is getting people paid. Coincidentally, that’s our favorite part too.

Nancy earned her Masters at the University of Central Florida and her Bachelors at Portland State University. She enjoys gardening, being outdoors and spending time with her husband…not necessarily in that order.