Who We Are

Cam Davis

Copywriter, Wordplay Creative Copy & Campaigns

Cam Davis began his career as a copywriter in Southern California, winning countless awards at three different agencies. In 1991, he and his wife moved to Bend where he continued his amazing feats of verbal blandishment at a local agency for 11 years. In 2002, he started his own company known as Wordplay Creative Copy & Campaigns and found time to serve as a Board member for the Ad Federation of Central Oregon and as co-originator of a successful Web, Creative & Marketing Conference (Bend WebCAM), now known as Swivel. When not writing pithy ad copy, you’re likely to find him exploring Cascade trails on foot, bike, skis or snowshoes.

Taylor Hooks

Founder & Creative Director, The Bold Kind

Taylor Hooks is the Founder & Creative Director behind The Bold Kind Branding & Marketing Agency. With over a decade of experience owning and working with small businesses, Taylor helps to develop magnetic, authentic and personality-filled brands through branding, web design, and content marketing.

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Stephanie Shaver

Marketing, Design & Production Manager, Bend Chamber of Commerce

Stephanie Shaver was born in Chicago, raised in Alabama, married a banjo player from California, has a son named Boots, and no shortage of stories. She graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts with an advanced diploma in Fine Art Design and continued her education at the Art Institute of Chicago. Stephanie has always had a passion for business and collaborating with community stake holders on creative solutions. Having run a few of her own business ventures, founding a community arts organization in northern California, working with Chambers of Commerce for over a decade, and highly engaged in her community, Stephanie brings passion and experience to the OIM Board.

Kristin Betschart, CMP

Owner, KKB Events

Kristin Betschart’s passion for connecting people face-to-face is fueled by her work in meeting and event planning. Kristin has over 20 years of event logistics experience. In 2016 she founded KKB Events utilizing her expertise in: site selection, contract negotiation, project management, room block coordination, food and beverage planning, registration, sponsor programs, budget management, and event marketing. Kristin has enjoyed managing and planning events worldwide for clients such as: GE Healthcare, eBay, Google, Schneider Electric, Lexus and others.

She is active with 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon helping to make a difference in the local community. When Kristin is not busy planning fabulous events, she can be found enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and exploring her community of Bend, Oregon.

Alexa Labadie

Founder, LAB Creative

Alexa Labadie is a communications chameleon, providing innovative and efficient solutions for nonprofits and small businesses. Through content creation, special events, and sales strategy, Alexa has had the opportunity to utilize community relations opportunities to grow and evolve brands to meet their potential through unique and sniper-level targeted communications coordinating. When the North Carolina native and extrovert exemplar can be found away from her computer, you just might find her on a trail with her dog or traveling to a new city to check off some bucket list restaurants!

Justin Bronson

Owner & Strategist, Citizen + Co.

Justin Bronson is the Owner & Strategist at Citizen + Co., a brand identity and strategy consultancy. They guide brands through the process of deeper self discovery, inspiring the creation of more compelling and socially-impactful brands and cultures. They are on a mission to build brands that are good for society – the kind that value people, progress, and purpose above all else. In a world dominated by brands that only want to sell, they urge brands to have a higher mission. To be less a like a company and more like a cause.

Michelle Hart

CEO, Cross Dot Digital

Michelle Hart is a people-loving introvert who has lived in Bend, OR with her husband, two kids, and three English Bulldogs since 1996. She has been in sales, marketing and leadership positions since pagers were the hot new tech item. From leading business development to rolling up her sleeves for hands-on work, Michelle is always willing to do whatever it takes to get things done. She’s known for her ‘can do’ attitude backed up by more than 22 years of experience delivering high-end, creative solutions on time and on budget. She cares deeply about her team, her clients, her community and fostering the human connection side of doing business, and is always on the lookout for the perfect guacamole recipe.

Sheryl Mobley

Owner, Sheryl Mobley Designs

Sheryl Mobley is a Marketing Consultant, Graphic Designer and Event Manager. She considers herself a thought leader in the creative field. When working with clients, she learns who they are and what drives their business. From there, she introduces ideas for brand consistency and growth opportunities.

As her business grows, she evolves on a personal level as well. She’s passionate about mental health and she donates her time to participate in organizations aligned with that purpose.

She enjoys exploring the Central Oregon landscape by walking, jogging, hiking, kayaking and camping. Some of her favorite moments are when the baby deer relax in her backyard. It reminds her to stay clam, remain alert, move quickly, and trust her instincts.