We grow companies.Our Collective solves challenges across business, brand, product, executive recruiting, and technology. We have developed a flat, flexible, and efficient model that allows us to support our clients by providing top-down leadership that drives change and accelerates growth, subject matter experts that can execute challenging tasks, and the ability to find and help build top tier in-house teams through our network.We believe our approach is the future of work. We have reinvented the traditional company by removing traditional hierarchies, unnecessary costs, and a business model that breed inflexibility. Our approach attracts multi-disciplinary leaders and entrepreneurial free thinkers that self-manage and solve meaningful challenges for our clients. The approach that sparked our company will revolutionize yours.

HQ'd in Denver, 26 Tools is an independent creative studio focused on Brand Strategy, Voice and Messaging — working with designers at agencies and in-house marketing teams to unearth simple truths and connect business with creativity.Client list includes Square, IDEO, Scripps Networks (Food Network, Travel Channel, HGTV, et al), Quicken Loans, Okamura (Japan), HOK Product Design (LA), Mannington Commercial/Mannington Mills, Dalit Freedom Network, and many others. 26 Tools' work has been honored with awards by AIGA, One Show, Print Magazine, San Francisco Design Week, and with permanent inclusion in the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum.

One-year engagement to reorganize and manage Corporate Communications team serving Electric Power and Fiber Optics divisions of a municipal electric utility. Responsible for brand and marketing strategy and implementing ongoing projects in advertising, public relations, research, and internal and external communications.

Led market intelligence and design writing for the company and its clients. Managed voice of customer research team, industry association partnerships, and industry and press relations.

As a Visiting Professor, taught Graphic Design students how writing and design can work together powerfully, with practical applications. Taught similar classes at Covenant College.

Led and managed all marketing functions for five offices of Tennessee's oldest law firm.