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.

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 has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and a MBA in marketing from Portland State University. Tara is also a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) by the Events Industry Council.
Act 1 Partners Honored with Growth Award
On September 23rd, the Portland Business Journal honored Act 1 Partners among the fastest growing private companies in the Portland-Southwest Washington metro area. The company’s two-year growth rate of 83% placed it 37th in the overall ranking of the top 100...
Act 1 Partners’ President Featured in Guest Column
Viewpoint: Execs of this former 'unicorn' company on not counting Portland out By John Nee and Dudley Slater Mar 26, 2021, 6:20pm EDT Daunting best describes our decision to move our business to Portland in 2004. Relocating over 100 (initial) jobs, negotiating new...
Act 1 Partners is Proud to Support Guide Dogs for the Blind
Act 1 Partners is a proud supporter of Guide Dogs for the Blind through an annual sponsorship of their Caps & Tails graduation event. From GuideDogs.com: Since 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) has been creating partnerships between people, dogs, and...
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