ACT 1 PARTNERS
When you can't afford to get it wrong.Act 1 Partners is a modern consultancy that works with executive teams to elevate their company’s brand and transform their business.
We partner with experienced professionals whose expertise is matched to our clients’ specific needs. This model provides our clients world-class talent – when they need it most.
M&A Integrations
Boost Sales Productivity
Improve Customer Satisfaction
Increase Market Share
Raise Brand and Company Awareness
Leadership Changes
Product Launches
Go-to-Market Strategy and Plans
Brand Immersive Experiences and Events
Business Strategy and Planning
Branding & Marketing
Creative Services
Integrated Awareness Programs
Digital Content
Market Research
Product Marketing
Event Planning
Event Management
M&A Integrations
Declining Sales
Decreased Customer Satisfaction
Loss of Market Share
Lack of Brand and Company Awareness
Leadership Change
Product Launches
Go-to-Market Strategy and Plans
Brand Immersive Experiences and Events
Business Strategy and Planning
Branding & Marketing
Creative Services
Integrated Awareness Programs
Digital Content
Market Research
Product Marketing
Event Planning
Event Management

John has a proven track record of generating record revenue growth and profitability by creating company awareness and brand loyalty. Through his collaborative style and data-driven decision making, he helps businesses meet the needs of the marketplace, deliver a persuasive corporate narrative, and align their sales and marketing teams.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Pepperdine University and a MBA from Portland State University.

Previously, as a corporate event and marketing manager, Tara had a schedule of managing over 60 events a year. Her attention to detail and diligent project management have produced flawless events of all sizes.
Tara’s experience in both marketing and sales operations, where she oversaw sales enablement programs and awareness campaigns, helps to ensure that an event is aligned with the company’s business strategy, drives company value and produces maximum ROI.
She is proficient in Cvent event software including setting up event websites, registration pages, and mobile apps for any size of event.
Tara has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and a MBA in marketing from Portland State University. She is also a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) by the Events Industry Council, and a Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) candidate.
Jessa Barnes, Director of Brand Strategy for R/West, on How Allowing for Younger and Diverse Opinions Gave Rise to Her Marketing Moment
Jessa Barnes, Director of Brand Strategy for R/West, joins host John Nee, President of Act 1 Partners, on the latest episode of Your Marketing Moment. Jessa speaks to the importance of giving younger employees a voice when making important strategic decisions for a...
Carol Kruse Joins Your Marketing Moment
Former ESPN Chief Marketing Officer and Coca-Cola executive, Carol Kruse, joined the Act 1 Partners’ podcast, Your Marketing Moment. Carol shares how her marketing moment set her on a career trajectory that allowed her to lead some of the biggest brands in the...
Act 1 Partners Sponsors the 2022 Tennis Ball Gala
The Portland Tennis and Education's Tennis Ball Gala took place on October 15, 2022 at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. This is the 25th Anniversary of the program, and featured ESPN Tennis Analyst and Commentator Brad Gilbert as a special guest. Act 1...
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Jessa Barnes, Director of Brand Strategy for R/West, on How Allowing for Younger and Diverse Opinions Gave Rise to Her Marketing Moment
Jessa Barnes, Director of Brand Strategy for R/West, joins host John Nee, President of Act 1...