Independent, but not alone

Martin has over 30 years of experience as a creative marketing specialist, business strategist and investor/advisor/board member. Clients and partners have included; Disney, Levi Straus & Co, Taco Bell, eBay, PayPal, PG&E, Wells Fargo, The San Francisco Giants, and Microsoft. 

Martin founded and grew the pioneering digital marketing firm, Swirl, until its sale to Japanese conglomerate, Dentsu in 2017. In 2018, Martin expanded his Investment and M&A experience through his work with Cox Enterprises where he was the New Ventures Lead for Cox Mobility. Today he continues as a Board Advisor to several private companies including, ePropelled, LegionM and Green House Capital and was member of the Board of Directors of Volta, a NASDAQ-listed company taken private and sold to Shell Oil in 2023. 

As a first-generation Californian and South San Francisco native, Martin is proud of his Bay Area roots and his upbringing in a multicultural family and community. Martin and his wife and two children, support many organizations which empower minorities and under-represented groups in their efforts to change society for the better. These groups include, CASA, Best Buddies, SF YMCA and Safe Passage/Guatemala. 

A strong and seasoned International General Counsel with over 30 years of extensive legal and corporate experience whilst living and working overseas in Asia Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and the United States; who provides pragmatic and innovative legal counsel, effective business solutions and well-reasoned risk mitigation assessments.

A successful business partner, able to operate at all levels of an organization, who effectively and efficiently communicates and works collaboratively and strategically with cross functional Leadership Teams. Skilled in solving legal, regulatory and business issues across multiple jurisdictions taking into account diverse cultural sensitivities and implications. Able to break down complex legal issues into simple business terms and provide practical commercial advice to enable fully informed business decisions to be confidently taken by senior management.

A proven hands-on Leader and People Manager (experienced in restructuring, insourcing, budget management and legal administration) who builds high performing worldwide legal teams in both developed and emerging markets, whilst actively recruiting, developing and retaining talent.

Jeff King has dedicated over three decades of his career to BarkleyOKRP, playing a pivotal role in its evolution. Since becoming CEO in 2009, he led the agency through a period of remarkable growth, transforming it into one of the largest independent agencies in the United States.

Under his leadership, BarkleyOKRP became a Certified B Corporation, meeting the highest standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The agency has also earned numerous accolades, including five recognitions as an Ad Age A-List honoree.

In May 2025, Jeff appointed Katy Hornaday as CEO and transitioned into the role of Founding Partner. In this capacity, he continues to advise clients, drive strategic growth initiatives, and serve on the agency’s Board of Directors.

Beyond his work at BarkleyOKRP, Jeff is deeply involved in the broader industry and community. He serves on the National Boards of The BrandLab and the 4As, the Kansas City chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization, and is a past Board President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City.

Andrew Levin is a Senior Vice President with Rockefeller Capital Management. Prior to joining the firm in 2021, he spent over 13 years at UBS Private Wealth Management advising affluent families, foundations and institutions.

Andrew has had a passion for investing from the age of 13. Destined for a career on Wall Street, he worked with a portfolio manager, fixed income trader, family office and wealth management firm prior to joining Bear Stearns & Co. as an equity analyst in 2006.

As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Andrew draws on his capital markets background to provide him with a differentiated perspective to address the financial challenges of complex balance sheets and concentrated wealth. His deep industry knowledge and experience has given him a seasoned perspective on the markets and investment strategy. Andrew also has developed a focus on working with entrepreneurs throughout the monetization and liquidity planning process.

Jason Parks is a marketing and growth strategist with more than 28 years of experience helping brands and businesses find new opportunities for growth. After a long career at BarkleyOKRP, including serving as Chief Growth Officer since 2019, Jason recently retired from his full-time role with the agency. He remains a Partner and Senior Advisor to BarkleyOKRP while beginning the next chapter of his career as an independent marketing consultant.

Throughout his career, Jason has developed brand and growth strategies across the CPG, retail, restaurant and consumer goods categories and has worked with leading brands including Dairy Queen, Target, ESPN, Dole, Jiffy Lube and Hershey. As Chief Growth Officer, he led BarkleyOKRP’s agency growth initiatives during a period that included five consecutive record-breaking years and, in 2020, recognition by COMvergence as the U.S. agency with the highest number of new client wins. Jason’s team was also recognized as New Business Team of the Year by Compile in 2024.

Today, Jason advises agencies, brands and business leaders on positioning, marketing strategy and sustainable growth, bringing the perspective of someone who has spent his career both building brands and helping grow one of the country’s leading independent agencies.

Jason has been recognized as one of Kansas City’s 40 most influential business leaders under 40 and one of St. Louis’ 30 under 30 most influential business leaders.

Suzanne Williams is a strategic financial executive with experience in diverse corporate environments, including public, private and ESOP companies. Suzanne serves as CFO of the Barkley advertising agency where she oversees finance, legal, IT, facilities, and plays a strategic role in overall company management. 

During her tenure she has transformed the accounting team into a cutting-edge finance organization and achieved record breaking top and bottom-line results. Additionally, she has structured and carried out multiple acquisitions, as well as a management buyout of the ESOP.

She also played a key role in the partial sell of Barkley to the PE firm Keystone Capital. Responsibilities included due diligence, financing, negotiations, synergies, and post-acquisition implementation.

Prior to joining Barkley, Suzanne worked for Sprint as the VP of Financial Planning and Analysis. She reported to the CFO and led corporate-wide financial planning processes.  Other roles during her 20 years with Sprint included Chief Audit Executive. She also held management roles in Investor Relations, Pricing, and Process Excellence.

Patrick joins 19York as an Advisor after an extensive career in the advertising and marketing communications industry. Most recently, he was President and Partner of BSSP, a leading independent agency over a 20-year span, during which time they were named Best Small Agency of the Year, Small Agency of the Decade and one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work in America.

Prior to BSSP, Patrick worked in New York, Australia, Hong Kong, London and San Francisco for leading holding company agencies and is convinced agile, innovative, independent organizations like 19York and its specialist portfolio companies will more effectively compete in today’s cluttered and fragmented marketing landscape.

As Advisor, Patrick will work with 19York to evaluate new investment opportunities and help on-board recently acquired companies.

Jeff is a seasoned Financial Executive with 40 years of experience in Marketing Services, Telecommunication, Broadcasting, and Management Consulting.  He has served as the CFO for some of the largest advertising agencies on the West Coast.

He has been directly involved on both the buy and sell side of several M&A deals, and most recently led the effort to sell the largest healthcare focused ad agency on the West Coast at a substantial multiple.

John brings a rich and diverse marketing background, with experience spanning both agency and client-side roles. His early career was rooted in the world of major advertising agencies, holding senior positions at Ogilvy & Mather and Foote, Cone & Belding across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. During this time, he partnered with brands across industries working on iconic names such as IBM, Microsoft, Mattel, Gallo, and Levi’s.

Transitioning to client-side roles, John served as Vice President of Marketing at Gap Inc., where he led innovative marketing strategies for both the Gap and Old Navy brands. He later drove marketing efforts for the unique retail brand World Market, and most recently served as Head of Global Marketing for Simpson Strong-Tie, the global leader in engineered building products.

With expertise across both B2C and B2B landscapes, John is a well-rounded marketer with a proven track record of building brands and driving business growth. He is a guest lecturer at the University of San Francisco and has served on the board of the City Ballet of San Francisco.

A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, John remains actively involved in the UCSB Communications Mentorship program, helping guide the next generation of marketing professionals.