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Rob McCready
Managing Director | Partner
Rob McCready is the Managing Director and Partner at Devise Agency™, located in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. He has held this position since November 2009, where he oversees agency operations, including planning, finance, business development, and human resources. Additionally, he manages client services that encompass advertising and marketing strategy, account planning, and client relationship oversight.1
Background and Experience
- Education: Rob earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Grand Valley State University between 1988 and 1992.
- Previous Roles:
- Account Director at Summit Projects (Feb 2004 - Nov 2009), managing accounts for notable brands like Nike Golf and Dr. Martens.
- Online Marketing Manager at Summit Projects (Nov 2000 - Jan 2004), focusing on SEO and online advertising.
- Director of Sales & Marketing at North Sports (Jul 1998 - Nov 2000), handling national sales for marine industry products.1
Personal Insights
Rob attributes his career inspiration in advertising to a copywriting professor during college, which led him to appreciate the blend of creativity and strategy in marketing. He emphasizes his strength in relationship building and has a keen interest in learning about new markets and technologies. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, kiteboarding, motorcycling, traveling, and spending time with his family and pets.1
