About Us

About Cassel Bear

Big-picture thinking & hands-on help

About Cassel Bear: full team working session in our Canton, OH office conference room.

We bring fresh ideas to the way businesses approach their growth strategies, helping them fix what’s not working and positioning them for success.

When you work with us as your partner, you gain access to a team of marketing professionals: marketers, content creators, designers, photographers, and strategists.

Imagine being able to tackle your most pressing marketing needs without having to hire additional staff. Whether you’re a startup looking to launch your brand or an established company seeking to expand your market reach, our model offers an effective solution tailored to your objectives.

From research and planning to managing your campaigns, we’re here to bring clarity and confidence to your marketing strategy.

 

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About Cassel Bear: Karl Bear working at a computer in the Canton, OH office.
About Cassel Bear: Frank Whanger in the Canton, OH office, part of our strategy and design team.
About Cassel Bear: team meeting discussing strategy at our Canton, OH office.

Words We
Live By

Know who you are. Be who you are.

At Cassel Bear, how we work is who we are. We make the process transparent, because we value honesty. We work with passion, because we love seeing others in our community succeed. And we listen carefully, because we appreciate lasting relationships.

We’re a close-knit team of creatives and strategists, designers and writers, planners and doers. And we share your optimism for exploring new possibilities.

 

Meet Our Team

Progress beats perfection.

Companies that are bold enough to try something new eventually pass those that are perfecting what currently works. When you’re ready to move into new territory, we know how to adapt and excel.

 

Straight talk. No surprises.

Clients tell us they appreciate the clarity and focus we bring to their projects. We are transparent about how we can help you, what it will cost, and how we’ll measure success. Working side-by-side, we set goals and make adjustments over time. Just as importantly, we keep you in the loop every step of the way.

 

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Our Team

Karl Bear, Principal & CRO Karl Bear lifting an orange road bike while geared up with a helmet

Karl Bear, Principal & CRO

Ryan Howell, Account Manager & COS Ryan Howell grilling in a leather apron, holding a spatula and tongs

Ryan Howell, Account Manager & COS

Derek Stulpin, Creative Director Derek Stulpin carrying a stack of DIY tools and lumber, showing his woodworking hobby

Derek Stulpin, Creative Director

Seth Teter, Content Director Seth Teter planing a piece of wood with a hand plane

Seth Teter, Content Director

Zach Humm, Digital Marketing Director Zach Humm tossing a frisbee

Zach Humm, Digital Marketing Director

Zechariah Eshack, Digital Marketing Specialist Zechariah Eshack recording a podcast with headphones and a handheld mic

Zechariah Eshack, Digital Marketing Specialist

Shaye Ladd, Lead Project Manager Shaye Ladd scooping ice cream into a bowl

Shaye Ladd, Lead Project Manager

Nathan Van Twisk, Lead Web Designer Nathan Van Twisk flipping an egg in a skillet while cooking in an apron

Nathan Van Twisk, Web Lead

Frank Whanger, Senior Designer Frank Whanger reeling in a catch with a bent fishing rod, geared up for fly-fishing

Frank Whanger, Senior Designer

Dave Lamp, Senior Designer Dave Lamp guzzling Sriracha

Dave Lamp, Senior Designer

Jake Muller, Designer & Front-end Developer Jake Muller photographing with a DSLR on a tripod, carrying framed prints and gear

Jake Muller, Designer & Front-end Developer

Keegan Bear, Junior Designer Keegan Bear aiming a camera with an on-camera flash, mid-shot

Keegan Bear, Junior Designer

150

150+ years of experience on our team

20

20 years building a reputation for results

8K

8,640 cups of coffee brewed last year

Talk it through with us!

We’d love to hear about where you are and where you’d like to go. No pressure, no pitch—just a conversation to explore what’s next. We’ll listen closely, ask the right questions, and see which path makes sense.