About Us

creo turns business leaders into marketing heroes. Our smart strategy, masterful messaging, creative content and clever campaigns produce marketing leads and results. We can help your organization become the king of your jungle.

We understand end-to-end marketing. From initial strategy to post-campaign metrics analysis, we’ll be there to guide the process through on-going cycles of continual improvement and ever-better results. The secret is our five-phase proven process. creo was founded in 2018 by Heather Gallien, a marketing expert with decades of experience.

creo: to create, cultivate, produce or bring into existence.

Small businesses often don’t have the time, budget or staff to develop an effective marketing plan. They often conduct piecemeal marketing efforts that aren’t integrated and that yield lackluster results. We call this random acts of marketing, and it can jeopardize your business. We excel in giving businesses a cohesive, consistent plan that gets results and is scalable as your business grows.

We’re the antidote for random acts of marketing.

Some of Our Clients

Vail Resorts, Fortune 500 ski resort conglomerate and client of creo marketing
Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships
Catalyst Strategic Advisors, M&A Advisory Firm and client of creo marketing
Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, Colorado
Edge Mechanical Systems, specialty HVAC company in construction and client of creo marketing
Diane Sieg and the Well-being Coaching Program, client of creo marketing
Arrow Point Surveying, Colorado land surveyor in architecture, engineering and construction and client of creo marketing
Don Burkhart for Mayor, Lakewood, Colorado political campaign and client of creo marketing
Denver's Road Home, the 10-year plan to end homelessness under former mayor John Hickenlooper
Armstrong Plumbing, residential and commercial plumbing services
American Transplant Foundation, a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to organ donation
Denver Regional Council of Governments Ride Arrangers Program
Rhythms Yoga Training, teaching therapists how to utilize yoga and client of creo marketing
Youth Mentoring Collaborative, a public private partnership of the City of Denver
Flying Dog Brewery in Denver, Colorado
Woodward Wealth Management, a wealth advisory and financial services firm
Wheeler Opera House, a historic event venue in Aspen, Colorado
Ace's High Spirits, a liquor store in Northfield Stapleton, Denver, Colorado
20/20 Eyecare, a vision care practice in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Larson Financial Services, a tax advisory firm
ProjectWISE, a nonprofit in Denver, Colorado
Vic's Liquors, a liquor store in the Stapleton neighborhood, Denver, Colorado
LEAP Energy Assistance Program of Denver Human Services
Environmental Chemistry Services, a Colorado company
Cherokee Ranch and Castle, a historic event venue in Sedalia, Colorado
Groundwork Denver, an environmental nonprofit in Denver, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Custom Construction, a custom home builder
Addison Jewelry, a custom jewelry design firm

Why Clients Love Us

  • “I can't thank you enough for the amazing work you did for us. I’ll be constantly reminded of it every time I look at my email signature, biz cards, trucks, etc. We are now officially operating with our new image. Happy Birthday to us!”

    Marci, CEO of Armstrong Plumbing

  • “I've rarely come across an executive who stands out like Heather. I had the pleasure of working with her while I was CIO at RK, collaborating on several corporate initiatives. Heather’s expertise in marketing, her ability to build and lead teams and her executive presence is unmatched. Heather was a tremendous asset to RK, the employees and the business units she served.”

    James, CIO of Peak Utility Services Group

  • “Heather is one the most professional, creative marketing consultants I have ever worked with. such a pleasure to work with and talk to. I know my campaign has been upgraded to a high level of professionalism due to her hard work!”

    Don, Political Candidate

  • “I don’t think you’ve grasped how much you’ve helped me brand and launch Rhythms Yoga Training, not just in terms of marketing, but also in helping me get the gumption I’ve needed to get up and running. Thank you.”

    Michelle, Owner of Rhythms Yoga Training

  • “Denver's Road Home worked collaboratively with Heather and her marketing agency on a major summit we hosted for mayors, civic leaders and funders from around the country. Heather and her team were consummate professionals and a pleasure to work with. The product they delivered contributed significantly to making our national summit in Denver a great success. It is a privilege to know and work with Heather as a colleague.”

    Jamie, Former Senior Advisor to Senator John Hickenlooper

  • “Heather is a true marketing professional. I’ve worked with Heather and her knowledge in all areas of marketing is a real value! Not only does she have a very well-rounded knowledge in many marketing disciplines, but she’s also worked in a variety of industries which gives her quite an edge.”

    Beth Boen, Founder of SHE Leads

  • “Heather’s marketing skills are terrific. On top of that, she's surprisingly comfortable with technology products and services and is one of the quickest studies I have ever met. She works hard and gets results. She is great to work with and popular with people at all levels in an organization she is working with.”

    John, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Grillos Coaching

  • “Heather has owned agencies, worked in nonprofit and commercial - she knows it all. We worked on a branding project where she and her team helped our organization update our presence and build new lines of business. What we created was amazing - way beyond what I expected! She’s a great strategist, wildly creative and knows how to get things done!”

    Marla, Former VP of Communications and 9Health Fair

  • “Heather is a brilliant creative; a structured and artistically gifted marketing consultant with a very productive team approach to her craft. She has a proven unique method for bringing desired results to fruition in branding and increasing sales.”

    Dr. Bob, Owner, Yampa Valley Botanical

  • “Heather worked with the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships and her heart shines through in everything she does. Whether she's donating services to a nonprofit or teaching pro bono to a group of nonprofit executive directors, she approaches her work with passion, expertise and patience. She’s an amazing professional who gives to others without blinking, commands a room with grace and poise, and inspires everyone around her to tackle a problem and solve it.”

    Joy, Formerly with the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships

  • “I hired Heather’s agency to design a logo, website and various marketing pieces for my company. I was most impressed by her creativity and attention to detail. In the future, I will call on Heather and her agency again for my strategy, marketing and advertising needs.”

    Glen, Real Estate Investor

  • “Heather is a very dedicated professional and a strong advocate for her clients. She has incredible energy and communication skills that make a difference whether a project is proceeding smoothly or encounters the unexpected.”

    Alex, Director of Engineering for Data Analytics, CU Boulder

  • “Heather created a cohesive marketing strategy and plan very quickly and effectively. She communicated ideas and processes directly with an eloquence that was respected and understood. Heather has the ability to manage people and constant change with patience and grace; and most importantly, positive results!”

    Jody, Former Marketing Specialist at NTT Training

  • "I highly recommend creo marketing to any organization seeking a forward-thinking marketing strategist. Heather is an impressive manager, comprehensively understanding all elements of marketing. When I worked with Heather she was easy to collaborate with, offering leadership, marketing expertise, and management skills backed by tangible results."

    Eric, Creative Director at StudioTrujillo

  • “I contracted creo marketing to rebuild my company website and could not be happier with the final results. Their easy going, non-pressured approach was focused on the final product throughout the process. Communication was timely and always beneficial. They stay current on trends and processes. I highly recommend creo for your next marketing project.”

    John, Owner of Arrow Point Surveying

  • “Heather is amazing! I engaged her services to provide a brand audit of my website, which included a thorough written report, a review of her report in a one-to-one virtual session, and a detailed set of recommendations for ways to improve my website. If you are looking for someone who is full of insights, explains technical topics in understandable language, and is a quick study of all thing related to your marketing, then Heather is for you!”

    Joyce, Owner of Boomers Social Media Tutor

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