
Pam McCarthy-Kern
Pam is a resourceful, strategic marketing communications and events professional with deep expertise in crafting targeted media relations campaigns for businesses ranging from small enterprises to global brands. She excels in planning and designing impactful events for companies and nonprofits of all sizes, while also fostering innovative collaborations and partnerships. Her background spans rural and urban agriculture, retail (including department and specialty stores), lifestyle and beauty, food products, farmers’ markets, clean energy, and the performing arts.

Nancy Hope
Nancy is a cross-disciplinary art director, design thinker, and illustrator with strong strategic instincts and an aversion to boxes and labels. She loves to draw and fits it in whenever possible—whether it's for an editorial commission, an illustration-driven digital campaign, or teaching observational drawing to college students.

Barb Brynstad
With over 20 years of experience in the marketing field, Barb is passionate about helping businesses of all sizes achieve their goals and stand out from the crowd with effective and innovative marketing solutions. Her core competencies include lead generation and pipeline marketing, message mapping, integrated marketing strategy and execution, go-to-market strategy, and corporate communications. She also has a strong background in social media, content, and branding.

Mic Tienken
Mic has been involved in all aspects of online digital media since 1996, including sales, marketing (SEO/SEM, Brand Loyalty, Promotions), and development. He has worked with everyone from "Mom and Pop" operations to the largest and most beloved brands in the world, specializing in helping companies build or improve their web presence.
BeCause Marketing Communications was founded in 2011—originally launched as Because Collective—by Pam McCarthy-Kern, her late husband David Kern, and a team of like-minded creative collaborators. United by a shared purpose, they set out to build a marketing agency that would help mission-driven organizations amplify their positive impact on the community.
David Kern was a gifted web developer, photographer, and marketing strategist, but above all, he was a humanitarian. His deep commitment to doing good in the world continues to inspire our work. Each year, we honor David’s legacy by supporting the causes he cared most about.
After David’s passing, Pam continued to carry that vision forward with unwavering passion. She rebranded the business, expanded its services to include public relations, event planning, digital marketing, and design, and shaped BeCause into the vibrant agency it is today.
Today, BeCause Marketing Communications is a collaborative, values-driven agency offering a full suite of marketing services. Our team brings together experts in communications, digital strategy, and design—all dedicated to helping purpose-led brands and organizations tell their stories, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your PR strategy, grow your digital presence, or bring your brand to life visually, we’re here to help you create something extraordinary—with purpose, creativity, and heart.
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