Diverse
Skillset
01
Food & Beverage Entrepreneur
Owner of two popular, unique, and profitable local establishments in Sioux Falls.
02
Brand Architect
Rich history of crafting memorable brands from concept to reality.
03
Marketing Strategist
Master of generating buzz and making moves that get attention.
04
Communications Expert
Internal systems architect, external wordsmith and brand storyteller.
05
Master of All Things Creative
Living in the nuance and finding unique ways to get brands noticed.
Proven Results in Entrepreneurship
Exponential growth with zero debt.
$3M+
Total revenue generated from businesses since 2020.
$845K
Projected revenue generated in 2025.
32K
Unique customers sold.
42%
Average year-over-year revenue growth.
Demonstrated
Leadership.
I've led from the front and built a career in Marketing, Advertising, Business Development, Communications, and Restaurant Entrepreneurship.
What sets me apart is my ability to blend creative vision with operational execution. Whether leading a marketing department, mentoring team members, or navigating the demands of entrepreneurship, I’ve consistently driven results by aligning messaging with mission and strategy with scalability.
01
Sunny's Pizzeria
Owner
- Created a neighborhood pizzeria from concept to reality
- Grew revenue by 42% year-over-year since its inception
- Opened multiple locations and developed wholesale frozen pizza operation
- Wholesale frozen pizza sold in over 25 locations regionally
- Responsible for the entirety of the operation of the pizza business
- Direct, train and coach a team of over 20 employees
- Generated over $1.5M over the past 5 years with no debt
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
02
The Orion Pub
Owner
- Created a retro brewpub from concept to reality in downtown Sioux Falls
- Grew revenue by 69% year-over-year since its inception
- Oversee business administration, accounting, marketing, and payroll
- Majority owner with active involvement and operating partner
- Generated over $700k over the past 2.5 years with no debt
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
03
Sanford Health
Senior Communication Manager - Profile by Sanford
Responsible for the internal and external communications of a rapidly growing franchise company that went from 15 locations when I was hired to over 150 nationwide at the time of my departure.
I oversaw a team of individuals that was responsible for:
- Internal communications to over 1200 company employees
- Company website and blog
- Corporate level social media presence
- Product packaging design
- Executive level communication
- Corporate level advertising copy and design
- Communication of new initiatives and system-level changes
- Corporate level communication strategy and execution
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
04
Homestead Design Co.
Founder / Partner
Founding member and partner of branding, web design and small business marketing consultancy. Worked with over 150 clients during my tenure and assisted them with:
- Brand development and strategy
- Web design
- Advertising placement and design
- Social media marketing
- Public relations campaigns
- Development of sales materials
- Trade show marketing
Sold business to a competitor in 2023.
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
05
VistaComm
Director of Brand Marketing
I was hired to lead the creative efforts of a regional advertising agency with a broad array of agricultural clients and a focus on digital marketing, print marketing and web design / development. In this role I oversaw:
- The VistaComm Creative Department
- Development and implementation of VistaComm's marketing plan
- Development of all client Brand Identity materials and client re-branding efforts
- All internal marketing initiatives
- Visionary creative meetings to gather client direction for projects
- Management of all client projects from start to finish
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
06
FoxFire Systems Group
Marketing Manager
Responsible for all company Marketing activities including:
- Development, design and maintenance of the FoxFire websites
- E-mail marketing campaigns targeted at private practice physicians
- Direct mail campaigns targeted at private practice physicians
- All copywriting, design and placement of company advertisement
- Trade show sales and marketing efforts
- CRM system maintenance and implementation
- Annual marketing budget
- Annual client educational training seminar
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
07
CorTrust Bank
Multimedia Specialist / Graphic Designer
Designed all bank marketing materials including:
- Print advertisement
- Billboard advertisement
- Web banners
- Sales materials / education pieces
- Performed duties of the Director Of Marketing in his absence
- Assisted with copy writing, talent screening, planning and placement of television advertisement
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
jon@orionpub.com
605.360.8361
Let's chat.
I'm always open to new opportunities.
E: jon@orionpub.com
P: 605.360.8361