“My drive is fed by a fascination with why and how people make purchasing decisions.”

Megan worked in marketing since 2007, after completing her degree at Montana State University. She made her way from Moonlight Basin Ski Resort to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and then founded Armstrong Marketing Solutions, now known as Hardy Brands. Applying her marketing savvy in combination with strong leadership skills, she forged the direction of the company: providing clients with positive, powerful tools to improve their businesses. With a knack for “thinking like a customer,” Megan identifies audience needs and then effectively connects with them. In addition to helping clients’ businesses thrive, Megan sits on the Montana Women’s Business Center board for Prospera and the American Marketing Association Advisory Board for Montana State University.

"Go Hard. Make Mistakes. Don't hurt anyone."

Brian brings a diverse 20+ year career in strategy, brand, marketing and communication to the Hardy team. His early roles were on the agency side developing brands in the sustainability space and the burgeoning DTC market. More recently he has lead internal marketing teams in the fashion and outdoor industries. Born and educated in NY, Brian jumped across the plains to LA  for a short 17 year visit,  finally landing in the mountains of Montana to build a home and raise a family. Brian is most excited by the fast pace, diverse client roster and commitment to the local community that the Hardy team lives and breathes. He is driven by strategy, process and bringing all along on the wild ride. Buckle up!

“My passion lies in branding's ability to touch every aspect of the consumer experience.”

Kassandra joins the Hardy team with an affinity for marketing strategy, client relationship management and brand consistency. Originally from Stillwater, Minnesota she earned her B.S. in Marketing from Montana State University. Kassandra has a decade of experience in marketing strategy, and an appreciation for the ever-evolving nature of marketing. Before joining Hardy, she worked for company owned properties at Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; and most previously, the Radiation Research Society. When not cultivating connections at Hardy, Kassandra returns to the activities that attracted her to Montana; hiking and horseback riding.

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“Every interaction in any form, is branding.” -Seth Godin

Amy joins our team with 7 years of experience in the marketing and advertising world. From food and beverage, and tech, to financial institutions and nonprofits, Amy has been a strategic partner for a multitude of industries. As a native of Bozeman, Amy has returned back to Montana after living in Denver, Colorado to help businesses throughout the Rockies from her hometown. In her time outside the office, Amy enjoys exploring the mountains, whether that is hiking in the summer or snowshoeing in the winter.

"Design takes time."

Teresa is a third-generation Montanan and native Bozemanite. She believes that creative efforts take time to do well, and that collaboration is the key to creating the best work. Her keen intuition for aesthetics and conceptual thinking bring fresh perspectives to brands.Passionate about the outdoors, Teresa likes foraging for mushrooms, searching for elk and skiing. She is even a former Freeride competitor and coach for the Bridger Ski Foundation. Off the mountain, you can find her hanging out with her mini schnauzer Oreo or in the kitchen baking delicious treats.

“I love to bring ideas to life through simple but impactful design solutions.”

Andrea grew up on the Hi-Line in Havre, Montana. She graduated from Montana State University with an A.A.S. in Interior Design and a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Before joining Hardy, she worked as a graphic designer at MSU and held multiple creative internships and part-time gigs within the Bozeman community. Andrea has an affinity for beautiful type, simplistic illustrations and thoughtful design. She is an interdisciplinary thinker and is continually inspired by her surroundings. Andrea enjoys sharpening new skills and pushing creative boundaries. She looks forward to bridging the gap between digital and environmental design within her work at Hardy.

In her spare time, she can be found exploring the great outdoors, traveling or trying out new recipes.

“I love to brighten people's lives and businesses by adding value and meaning through design.”

Jessie grew up outside of Boulder, Colorado. She came to Bozeman to attend Montana State University where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. Before joining Hardy Brands, Jessie worked for an architectural design firm where she sharpened her talents for branding and design that included environmental experiences. She loves how graphic design can transform an experience through thoughtfully branded details. In addition to crafting delightful design experiences, Jessie likes to snowboard, raft, practice yoga and hike. An avid traveler, she finds inspiration in visiting new places. Some of her recent journeys have taken her to San Diego, Seattle, Wyoming, Glacier National Park, Ireland and Scotland.

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“Strong brands are built on my favorite question, 'why?'"

After living all over the world as a “military brat,” Katherine found her home in Montana, where she graduated from Montana State University with a B.S. in Business Marketing and a B.S. in Economics. She combined her two areas of interest through her research into brand loyalty about craft beer drinkers. This research was accepted into three different academic conferences. Her love of branding was sparked at MontanaPBS when implementing the nationwide rebrand. Since then, she's spent her time sharpening her strategy skills.

When she’s not helping clients at Hardy, Katherine can be found whipping up new recipes in the kitchen or singing in the Bozeman Symphonic Choir.