Richard Bumgarner

Richard Bumgarner has extensive work experience in the fields of marketing and creative direction. Richard is the current Founder & CEO at HERO Marketing, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Founder & Chief Creative Officer at HERO Marketing from March 2012. In the past, Richard has held leadership positions including Chief Creative Officer at Rauxa Direct from June 2010 to February 2012, and Executive Creative Director from December 2008 to June 2010. Richard also worked as the VP, Executive Creative Director at Kessler SF from 2005 to 2008, and as the VP, Creative Director at Euro RSCG 4D/Brann Worldwide from 2000 to 2005. Richard began their career as a Senior Art Director/Web Designer at Fusion DM/Times Direct Marketing in 1999 and as a Senior Art Director at Schmidt & Sloan Advertising/Mission Critical Marketing from 1995 to 1998. Richard started their professional journey as an Art Director at The MainStreet Group from 1992 to 1995. Richard'sroles have encompassed cross-channel marketing campaigns, brand strategy and platform development, new product launches, CRM, print and web-based design, and leadership of creative departments. Richard has experience in various industries including high-tech, retail, and direct mail marketing.

Richard Bumgarner pursued their education in a chronological manner, starting with an Associates Degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Journalism from Inver Hills College, which they completed between 1988 and 1990. Richard then enrolled at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a BFA Degree in Advertising & Design, with an emphasis in Multimedia. In 1992, Richard temporarily studied Multimedia and Digital Design at Wanganui, New Zealand Polytechnic. Additionally, they obtained a certification in "AI For Everyone" from Coursera in November 2019.