Mission-Ready Marketing
Since 1999
We’re not another trendy agency chasing clicks and buzzwords. We help companies grow — with clear strategy, tactical execution, and a team that actually gives a damn.
Built for Brands That Want to
Win Long-Term
Helping companies grow smarter since 1999
Headquartered outside Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois, Adventure Marketing Solutions helps companies connect strategy, marketing, and execution into one clear path for growth.
Our philosophy is simple:
- Understand your business.
- Understand your buyer.
- Deliver the right message on the right channel.
Our History
From a small marketing shop to a fully integrated marketing partner
26+ Years
in Business
2010-Present
INVESTED IN INFRASTRUCTURE & TEAM
Continued expanding talent, technology, and services to become a true one-stop marketing partner
2003-2010
INVESTED IN PEOPLE & TECHNOLOGY
Expanded team and added digital marketing capabilities
2000-2003
INVESTED IN EQUIPMENT
Moved to a bigger building & increased in-house production
1999
FOUNDED
It all began as a small shop focused on marketing consulting and helping businesses grow
Adventure Marketing Solutions didn't start as a full-service agency.
We built it step by step by investing in the capabilities our clients really needed.
Our Mission Control Stats
26+
Years in Business
Helping companies
grow since 1999
100+
Clients Served
Across industries,
regions, and challenges
28,000+
Projects Completed
Launched, produced,
optimized, delivered
1
Team Under 1 Roof
Digital & traditional
marketing aligned
What Makes Us Different? Glad You Asked.
We Don’t Push Platforms or Tools.
We Push What Works.
We’re not tied to one tactic or channel. We recommend what actually moves your business forward.
We Actually Build
the Work We
Recommend
Many agencies outsource execution. Our in-house team designs, builds, launches, and produces it.
Strategy and
Execution Working
Together
Most firms are thinkers or doers. We plan the strategy and execute the work that drives results.
Real People.
No Agency
Ego.
No buzzwords. No pushy sales tactics. Just experienced marketers giving honest advice.
Your Team of Multi-Channel Problem Solvers
We’re a crew of marketers, designers, developers, writers, printers, media buyers, analysts, and creative thinkers — all under one roof (or remote roof, depending on the day).
Need a website? A trade show booth? A cross-channel lead-gen campaign? A postcard, printed and mailed next week?
A new email nurture flow that doesn’t sound like it was written by a toaster?
We’ve got someone who can handle that — and someone who’s already solved it before.
Chris Penhale
Partner | Marketing Strategist
Erik Connelly
Partner | production & marketing
Jeff Miller
Partner | CFO & Operations
Melanie Kail
creative director | photographer
Josh Kaufman
content | project management
Terri Hanson
customer service | procurement
Kimberly Pike
ACCOUNTING
HR | COMPLIANCE
Josh England
WEB | PPC
DIGITAL MARKETING
Mark Roskowske
web | seo
Reid Casey
Marketing Automation
Let’s See If
We’re a Fit
We’re not for everyone — and that’s by design. We don’t chase volume. We chase results. If you’re looking for a true marketing partner who values honesty, clarity, and creative problem-solving, you just might be our kind of people.
Book a Discovery Call
Talk through your goals and challenges with no pressure — just practical insights.
Request a Marketing Audit
Looking for answers on SEO, Paid Ads, Email, Websites, Print, or something else? Our general audit form lets you choose the areas you want us to review. Pick one, pick several — and we’ll give you clear, actionable feedback.
Download the Marketing Investment Guide
Get a clear breakdown of where marketing dollars typically go, what drives the best ROI, and how to prioritize your next move with confidence.