Meet The Team
The KYBREE team is a unique blend of creative marketing professionals, expert in their chosen discipline, but skilled at many online tools, digital platforms and applications. We combine both direct team input on projects, supplemented by external services to execute to the client’s marketing plan and mission. Click on our images to learn more about us.
Kevin Schrandt
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
Connecting the dots between client needs and opportunities with KYBREE resources, while executing plans to successful outcomes.
Q: What is the #1 place on your travel bucket list?
A: The Great Barrier Reef – Queensland, Australia
Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?
A: Having / raising two happy, healthy, and successful kids
Q: What is your favorite sport to play?
A: Golf
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Planet of the Apes
Q: What song would be your go-to at karaoke night?
A: ‘Tiptoe Through the Tulips’ by Tiny Tim, although I can’t play the ukulele…
KEVIN SCHRANDT
President & CGO (Chief Growth Officer)
Julie Matthiessen
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
I work with clients to put into words why they believe in their brand, and then create ways to convince their consumers that they should believe in their brand too.
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
A: Pittsburgh Pirates (my son Will plays for them)
Q: What is your favorite pet you have ever owned?
A: I’m pretty much in love with my one-year-old GoldenDoodle, Wesley.
Q: What was your best vacation?
A: Traveling through Paris and London with my 18-year-old daughter Hannah when she was modeling on the Spring Fashion Season runway circuit.
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: “The Scientist” by Coldplay (it reminds me to live life with no regrets, always appreciating what’s right in front of me)
Q: What is your favorite way to spend a day off?
A: Either going to the ballpark on a warm summer day, wine tasting outdoors with good friends or curling up with a good book.
JULIE MATTHIESSEN
Copywriting & Marketing Strategist
Aaron Cohen
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
Creating and implementing video strategies, messaging, and creative solutions for clients and brands using video across all platforms.
Q: What is your go to coffee order?
A: Iced, iced, baby!
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
A: The Blazers for basketball. The Yankees for baseball. The Ducks for football. Are there other sports?
Q: What song would be your go to at karaoke night?
A: “Fight for Your Right” by The Beastie Boys.
Q: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
A: Penthouse in New York City overlooking Central Park and a vacation house in Italy.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “The Apartment” – directed by Billy Wilder.
AARON COHEN
Executive Producer & Video Strategist
Aubree Schrandt
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
I manage marketing projects that put a spotlight on our clients in the marketplace.
Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?
A: Competing in the Dance Worlds Hip-Hop competition
Q: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
A: San Diego, CA
Q: If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you have?
A: I would have the superpower to order Taco Bell and McDonald’s whenever I wanted, free of charge
Q: What is your favorite way to spend a day off?
A: Grabbing drinks with friends at Downward Dog (outside bar in Corvallis, OR)
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: “Laughter is a sunbeam of the soul” – Thomas Mann
AUBREE SCHRANDT
Marketing Project Coordinator
Connor Bates
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
I bring a unique and creative approach to our services that allow us to distinguish ourselves, and our clients, from the competition.
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
A: San Francisco 49ers
Q: What is your favorite way to spend time outdoors?
A: Surfing or boating
Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?
A: Paying for college myself, debt-free
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: “Another day in paradise” by Quinn XCII
Q: If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you have?
A: The ability to transport myself
CONNOR BATES
Cinematographer & Creative Director
Stacee Peterson
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
Helping bring visions to life.
Q: What is your favorite way to spend time outdoors?
A: Exploring a new local park or outdoor adventure with my cool 6-year-old daughter, Ava.
Q: What was your best vacation?
A: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Q: What is your favorite comfort food?
A: Pasta – specifically lasagna or fettuccini Alfredo BUT it has to be homemade.
Q: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
A: Somewhere warm and sunny 24/7 w/ quality coffee shop options (major key alert).
STACEE PETERSON
Digital Media Strategist
Kat Olson
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
I help keep Kybree running with behind-the-scenes financial work.
Q: What is your favorite pet you have ever owned?
A: I currently have a Shih Tzu named Toby and a rescue Pitbull named Delilah. They are both the biggest couch potatoes!
Q: What is your favorite way to spend time outdoors?
A: Boating in the summer
Q: What was your best vacation?
A: My most recent trip to Oahu with my family because we went parasailing and snorkeling with turtles!
Q: What is your favorite sport to play?
A: Basketball
Q: What is your favorite comfort food?
A: Pasta
KAT OLSON
Financial Analyst & Cost Accountant
Trinh LE
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
I help make decisions to move the project forward towards client success and satisfaction.
Q: What was your best vacation?
A: Private beach on an isolated island where I enjoyed the ferociously purple sunset with my friends and the locals.
Q: What is your go to coffee order?
A: Hot Black Coffee – No sugar … even in summer :v
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
A: July 4th (because it’s summer LOL)
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: Play hard, work harder
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Harry Potter series!!
TRINH LE
Project Manager & Client Support Guru
Aspen
What problems do you help solve for KYBREE?
As the CSC, Aspen keeps the home office backyard free of varmints.
Q: Who is your favorite human?
A: woof woof
Q: What is your favorite snack?
A: bow-wow… (drooling)
Q: Where is your favorite place to walk?
A: ruff ruff
Q: How many squirrels have you caught?
A: bow-wow
Q: What is your favorite toy?
A: woof (squeak, squeak)
ASPEN
CSC (Chief Squirrel Chaser)