Kara Schwandner

Kara Schwandner is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Orchard Digital Marketing. Kara has over fifteen years of experience in the marketing industry, working with some of the world's biggest brands.

Before starting Orchard, Kara was a Partner and Chief Client Officer at Red212. Kara was instrumental in the growth of the agency, leading new business proposals and pitches and successfully securing new business. Kara also led strategy and integrated campaign development, working with cross-functional agency teams and agency partner teams. Her work includes brand strategy, creative expression, and amplification across TV, digital, social, and search marketing channels.

Some of the brands Kara has worked with include P&G, Novartis, Comfort Keepers, Chiquita/Fresh Express, Gold Star Chili, and Assurex Health. Kara has launched successful campaigns that have generated consistent and significant sales results.

Kara is a strategic thinker with a passion for helping brands connect with their consumers in relevant and meaningful ways. Kara is an expert in brand strategy, creative expression, and integrated marketing campaigns. Kara is a driven leader who knows how to get results.

Kara Schwandner has a BA in marketing and management from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business.

Some of their coworkers include Billy Kissel - Account Director, David Germano - Director, Content Strategy, and Chris Pennington - Director of Multimedia. Emma Komrska - Senior Search Strategist, Fran Dicari - Director, Business Strategy report to Kara Schwandner. Kara Schwandner reports to Cliff Schwandner, President.