Johnny Rard

Johnny Rard currently serves as the Director of Brand for the City of Kansas City, MO, a position held since June 2023, while also being the Owner of Fire Engine Marketing since January 2021, where marketing, branding, communication, and advertising services are provided to a diverse range of clients. Previous experience includes roles such as VP of Brand & Communications at Red Door Grill, Principal and Creative Director at Fire Engine Design Studio, and SVP, Director of Operations at Bernstein-Rein Advertising, where responsibilities encompassed managing day-to-day operations of a major advertising agency and overseeing creative executions for numerous high-profile clients. Johnny Rard's earlier career at Bernstein-Rein Advertising included significant contributions as Art Director and Associate Creative Director, including the creation of the iconic "Smiley" campaign for Walmart. Johnny Rard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and a graduate degree in Graphic Design from Moore Norman Technology Center.