Clark Hjelmstad

As Marketing Architects’ first marketing hire, Clark joined the agency before it truly was an “agency.” Most people would’ve been intimidated by the fast pace of an early-stage company with a love for change and an evolving business model. But not Clark. Instead, he rolled up his sleeves and applied the work ethic and problem-solving skills he learned growing up on his family’s North Dakota farm.

From scaling in radio to pivoting into TV advertising, Clark saw the agency through several major shifts. Along the way, he provided consistent operational support and strategic insights enabling Marketing Architects to stand out and gain new clients. All the while, he guided expanding sales and marketing teams.

But what Clark has always enjoyed most about his work is learning from marketers and business leaders across a variety of industries. And then, of course, identifying opportunities for brands to reach new levels of growth with TV advertising.

When he's not meeting with a prospective client, you can find Clark running, hiking, or spending time with his family. Or working his way through a history book. He’s read biographies for nearly every U.S. president!