I'm the copywriter and messaging strategist who highlights the
humanity in any communications challenge.
Because audience always comes first. Who you’re talking to, what motivates them, where you meet — compelling content begins with a real person, then leads to what makes your brand unique in their eyes.
What I do
I help organizations find what resonates most with their key audiences, then craft just the right message to reach them. I’ve built strategy and written copy for companies of every size, from family businesses to national brands to global tech giants.
Strategic communications
I help organizations think through what they need to say before they speak. Whether the conversation is with customers, partners, employees, or another important audience, I drive clear, consistent comms with messaging frameworks, talking points, voice guidance, and sales enablement.
Marketing content
I help B2B and consumer brands stay true to themselves and their voice. With a clear focus on what sets a business or product apart, I write sharp, benefit-driven copy that meets audiences right where they are. I can quickly dial into an established brand voice or push it further.
Longform content
I’m ever-curious about big ideas, new technology, and the people at the center of conversation. I reel in readers with meaningful storytelling about customer successes, deep-dive solution briefs, research-driven whitepapers, content marketing, thought leadership, and more.
What I create
Brochures
Case studies
Creative briefs
E-books
Emails
Event comms
Infographics
Messaging
Packaging copy
Presentations
Sales tools
SEO articles
Signage
Social
Taglines
Videos
Web copy
Whitepapers
Who I’ve helped
ACLU of Oregon
Best Buy
Built Oregon
Coco Moon
Columbia Credit Union
Comcast
Flint Design Co.
Fisher Investments
Greater Portland Inc.
HP Inc.
Kona Brewing
Lensbaby
Literary Arts
Microsoft
MusicPortland
Nancy’s
NW Natural
Port of Portland
Providence Health Plan
PwC
SAP
Seafood Oregon
SeQuential Biofuels
Square Mile Cider
Taurus Power & Controls
Tillamook
Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks
Nice things people say about me
“He has a real knack for understanding what people are truly asking for — even when requests are complex, evolving, or not fully defined — and turning that into strong, effective content.”
— Kathleen Richards, Director of Content Development, SAP
“His unique ability to put a fresh spin on an established brand voice and flexible writing style make him an adept, skillful collaborator. He's a pleasure to work with, implements feedback well, and is a bold storyteller.”
— Erika Mitchell, Global customer marketing story development lead, Salesforce
“I was able to rely on Brian to hit the ground running with complex projects and know what questions to ask to keep things moving. Where some folks might panic, Brian stays calm, patient, and always professional.”
— Meg Hesse, Marketing Execution Senior Specialist, SAP
“When the ocean is boiling again in the big company and everything needs to be done yesterday ... then Brian is faster than you wrote him the request. A mega talent in working ethics which is more and more disappearing.“
— Klaus Berghoffer, Digital Marketing Content Lead, SAP
“Brian has an instinct for finding the voice of a brand and the people behind it. He asked smart questions, understood the business behind the brief, and always knew how to get to the heart of what needed to be said.”
— Hogan Johnson, Brand & Client Partnership Leader, Owen Jones and Partners
Work in the wild
Copy I’ve written, out there living its best life!
How I work
I’ve learned enough to know there’s always more to learn. That’s why I listen first, ask the right questions early, and communicate often.
With a strong sense of language built on 15+ years spent writing and editing, I bring clarity to complex topics and the curiosity of a seasoned reporter to every challenge.