Work Life:
People, culture, and balance.

Neil prides himself on being a self-starter and an entrepreneur. He spent years living in New York, London, and Seattle, crafting his business development skills and honing in on all things sales and marketing. He has worked with some of the top marketers in the country including L'Oreal, Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, and Nabisco to name a few. Neil adapts to any situation he is in, which is good because, as a founding partner and the brand director of The BARK Firm, he believes adaptability is key. He maintains a constant assortment of clients, each with their own set of challenges and expectations. Neil meets ALL of it head-on.

Neil’s pride and passion lies in seeing how the team impacts businesses through their marketing strategies. Neil is a data junky and a results-based business man, so seeing growth across the board for BARK’s clients is his most favorite thing.

The BARK Firm itself has grown a lot since its inception in 2009, and Neil takes great pride in the team that he has helped build and the reputation BARK has maintained throughout the last 11 years.

In his spare time, Neil enjoys mountain biking, Enduro dirt bike riding, camping with his wife, and going on cross-country motorcycle trips with his friends.

Sommer is one of the founding partners of BARK and has over 17 years of experience in the marketing industry. Sommer prides herself on top-notch creative quality and excellent customer care for its clients and is very intentional about a thriving culture and work-life balance for the team. Account manager, first-class designer, photographer, art director, and entrepreneur are just some of the skills this Casper native brings to the table. Her passion for her work is really fueled by two things: Her love of people, and her incessant desire to pull on the "real stuff" from business owners and then TELL THAT STORY. The huge amount of satisfaction she gets from crossing things off lists and getting results makes work fun, too. When she's not working, she can be found randomly on photo shoots, or partaking in life's finer things--her husband, two amazing children, her community of friends, definitely some red wine, and sometimes, even a nap!

One of Wyoming’s top designers and creative thinkers, Dustin brings over 17 years of experience working with businesses and brands to achieve their goals. His creative vision for strategic design has proven effective for the clients he’s worked with. When Dustin’s not busy chasing that creative dream, he can usually be found recording music in his studio, collaborating with friends on projects, discovering new craft beers, and escaping to the river to fly fish.

Sarah is passionate about aesthetics and content creation, telling the stories of people and organizations alike through cohesive, branded social media feeds and engaging copy. With more than seven years of experience running social media feeds and creating content, what she enjoys most about marketing is finding the message that best conveys a brand’s unique identity. When she’s not online, you can find her playing music or spending her time with the people she loves most: her family, her friends, and her husband Brek.

Amanda’s work spans individuals, small businesses, and companies alike, proving her acute grasp of what clients need and want. As an account manager for BARK, Amanda excels in the fields of organization, meeting deadlines, building client relations, and top-notch customer service. She is genuine in prioritizing the goals and ambitions of her clients and pursuing them, while always keeping a constant line of communication. Her passion is to create lasting and strong relationships while helping businesses thrive. In her free time, you can find Amanda enjoying her beautiful family and exploring the great outdoors!

Raised in Wyoming, Chezney is still proud to call this beautiful place home. She is passionate about customer service and helping customers succeed. She graduated in 2022 with her MBA. Her previous work experience includes marketing and customer service management. Chezney has an analytical mind and enjoys having numbers to back up hard work. She has a creative outlook and gets great satisfaction from checking things off her “to-do” list. Outside of work, she enjoys CrossFit and spending time outdoors with her husband, horse, and three dogs.

LeeAnn is a full-stack web developer and designer on a mission to create exceptional user experiences. She is a graduate of the Array School of Technology & Design full-stack web development bootcamp and apprenticeship, with a prior career in advocacy. As a fifth-generation Wyomingite, LeeAnn believes in empowering people to share their stories and sees the digital space as the best medium to connect people across the state and beyond. When she’s not in front of a screen, you can find her discovering new trails, practicing yoga, or planning her next travels.

Originally from Indiana, Nicole has made her way out west to join our team as a Digital Content Creator and Production Designer. Bringing her creative flair and passion for all things social, she enjoys creating, implementing, and optimizing social media strategies. Since originally starting her career in the world of college athletics, she has found herself curating content for businesses ranging from boutique clothing stores to medical engineering companies. Outside of work, she enjoys camping and traveling the beautiful state of Wyoming with her two fur babies and soon to be husband Zach.

Cesly is a 4th generation Wyomingite and is proud to call the forever west her home. Her love of design and all creative things has allowed her to create for multiple businesses and non-profits throughout Wyoming. Cesly builds eye-catching designs, films/captures content, implements social media strategies, and is passionate about local brand development. Not in her office, she can be found soaking up any of Wyoming's outdoor activities, cooking from her grandmother's cookbook, speaking le Français, or traveling with her husband, Robert.

With over eight years of digital marketing experience, Alec prides himself on using data-driven digital marketing methodologies to fulfill client objectives and take companies further online. In his free time, you'll find him reading the newest information surrounding the ever-evolving world of digital marketing and spending time with his wife and sons.

Nick Perkins is a storyteller. His desire to tell stories, to make people feel, has served him well throughout his career. Nick has written for a vast array of online and physical publications including, most recently, the national magazine 'Pro Wrestling Illustrated.' As the Copy Chief of The BARK Firm, Nick finds himself constantly telling the stories of his clients. He is also a nationally-recognized reporter for K2 News, immersing himself in his community and telling the stories of his neighbors. In his free time, Nick works for Dream Upon a Princess, performing as Batman for childrens' birthdays and various community events. He reads, he writes, he laughs, he loves. And he does it all because he is 'simply a storyteller.'

Meet Chris Smith, a Full Stack Web Developer with extensive experience in PHP and WordPress. Chris thrives on crafting exceptional online experiences and bringing clients' visions to life. With a focus on customer success, Chris's coding and design expertise ensure visually stunning and seamless websites. His dedication to delivering results is coupled with a friendly approach, building strong client relationships. When not coding, Chris enjoys quality time with family, cherishing the moments that matter.

Are you ridiculously good at what you do? If so, you might just fit in here. We seek out the best talent we can find to fit into our team. We don’t really post job positions like some stuffy corporate office, but we do want to see your resume and examples of your work. You never know when we might just need someone like you to join our team.