Who we are

We’re more than an agency. We’re a Marketing Services consultancy with expertise from organizational transformation to strategy, creative, production, and measurement.

Tier 1 Solutions : Travis Ricter & Sarah Telgarsky
A marketing consultancy custom-built for your success.

Tier One Solutions is a women and employee-owned marketing consultancy helping emerging and transitioning brands sell more. Diversity is our strength, and collaboration and transparency define us—we share success with our teams and communities.

From marketing operations strategy to creative design and omnichannel execution, we deliver tailored solutions by actively listening and engaging experienced professionals.

We bring Big Agency Smarts with a Small Agency Heart—nimble, effective, and free of cookie-cutter solutions or unnecessary overhead.

The Tier One Solutions Collective

The Tier One Solutions collective is led by some of the best minds in the business. We are a collective of strategists, creators, innovators and thoughtful disruptors with a legacy of success. We bring together over two centuries of collective experience on local, national, and global stages. Meet the intelligent marketers who make Tier One Solutions a bold and independent agency ready to make a transformative impact for your brand.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Cynthia Ward

Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer

Lyndon Neal

David Farrant

Partner & Chief Growth Officer

Madison Jordan

Marketing Director

Danielle Henry

Project Management Director

Sarah Wheeler

Partner, Client Services

Sarah Telgarsky

Partner, Client Strategy

Travis Richter

Technology Solutions Director

Chris Beley

 Retail Shopper Activation Director

Kyle Falbee

   Creative Operations Director 

Where you live, what you believe, the values you hold.

Together, these tell a story. Tier One Solutions helps you share your story with the world.

Cynthia Ward, Founder & CEO

Our values
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Clients drive our decisions

Good listening goes beyond staying silent. We offer our undivided attention, staying fully present and engaged, free from distractions. We listen to truly understand.

We are collaborative, respectful, and transparent

Our value stems from the impact we create through our work and service. Resourcefulness is at the core of what we do, because without delivering value, our business can’t thrive. Time and again, we produce results that truly matter.

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We share the rewards of our success

We take immense pride in the quality of everything we touch. Mediocrity isn’t in our DNA—we constantly push beyond “good enough.” Each piece of work is scrutinized, asking ourselves: Is this the best we can offer? We understand that greatness takes time, and bold ideas can’t always be confined to hours on a clock.

We are intentional in mentoring our teams and amplifying their potential and reward innovation

We believe in the power of constant growth, always aiming to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our curiosity pushes us to seek the best solutions, not just the easiest or most obvious. We’re passionate about honing our craft and becoming better storytellers.

Our culture embraces Wellness, Diversity and Sustainability

We have one foot in the present and the other firmly planted in the future. Always prepared, we’re committed to learning and improving to stay ahead of the curve. By doing this, we help brands remain relevant in a fast-changing world.

We will contribute our talents to our Communities

We uphold honesty and transparency as the foundation of strong, trusting relationships. To us, being honest in small matters is just as important as in large ones.

Do the right thing. Always.

Our commitment to doing what’s right guides every action and decision we make, especially when no one’s watching.

Women Owned.

At Tier One Solutions, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values we hold but the cornerstone of our mission. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our people, perspectives, and partnerships. Our very name reflects this commitment: ‘Tier One’ refers to the highest level of partnership with organizations that prioritize diversity, aligning us with entities that share our vision for a more inclusive future. As a certified business through the

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

(WBENC), we are proud to contribute to the growth and empowerment of underrepresented communities.

We’re ready
to listen.