Our Mission
Launched in 2018, The Bench was founded with a goal of making the creative work experience better for brands, agencies and talent.
In all things, we value:
integrity, optimism, and problem-solving.
Meet the Team
Sarah Musgrove
Founder
As the Owner and CEO of The Bench, Sarah sets a high bar for the standard of excellence delivered by both her team and the creative talent network. Her leadership and vision drives the company...
Sarah Musgrove
As the Owner and CEO of The Bench, Sarah sets a high bar for the standard of excellence delivered by both her team and the creative talent network. Her leadership and vision drives the company, and provides the foundational values of The Bench.With a background in marketing agency life, and a connector by nature, Sarah has a knack for finding the right talent to meet even the most unique needs. At The Bench Sarah is responsible for quality control. She ensures that creative talent is thoroughly vetted and produces work of the highest caliber.
Her client roster includes Nike, Brand Jordan, Apple, Toyota, Lexus, Activision, Konami and Varonis.
Sarah is the former President of the Los Angeles / Orange County chapter for Women in Sports and Events (WISE) and is passionate about advancing opportunities for women in business. When she’s not working, you can find Sarah in Baton Rouge, growing her own vegetables and tending her new cut flower garden.
Kristy Suworoff
Director
At her core, Kristy is driven by relationships. Her background in both agency and brand gives her a unique perspective into the hearts and minds of artists and executives alike, fueling her motivations...
Kristy Suworoff
At her core, Kristy is driven by relationships. Her background in both agency and brand gives her a unique perspective into the hearts and minds of artists and executives alike, fueling her motivations for efficient and effective relationships.With a foundation in professional sports, event marketing, retail and direct sales, Kristy has a proven track record in developing strategies that strengthen the productivity of her teammates.
For The Bench, Kristy brings her deep experience and passion for delivering exceptional service, as well as her keen eye for operational details and strong project management.
Kristy manages the Independent Contractor Management / Talent Management business, clients include Nike, Wasserman and Minted. She also oversees a few core clients.
Though a Wisconsin native, Kristy currently resides in Nashville, and loves to try all the hottest and hidden gems the Nashville food scene has to offer.
Sophia Patten
Senior Director
An alumnus of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri (M-I-Z!), Sophia spent several years as a news producer and reporter, before producing for media companies such as...
Sophia Patten
An alumnus of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri (M-I-Z!), Sophia spent several years as a news producer and reporter, before producing for media companies such as the Oprah Winfrey Network in LA and live events for Nike, Apple, Netflix, Adidas, Viceland and more – across the U.S. She has worked on hundreds of events and productions for brands large and small while managing million-dollar budgets and crafting enjoyable experiences for consumers.At the bench, Sophia oversees dozens of projects, teams, budgets, clients and freelancers simultaneously. She can be described as the bench special Ops – keeping a birdseye view above all projects and dropping in to assist in ‘putting out fires’ when needed. Her strengths within her role are thinking strategically, looking for efficiencies, encouraging both hard work and having fun simultaneously and making people feel seen and heard.
Sophia can often be found strolling around Los Angeles in a big, dorky bucket hat, typically along the Pacific Ocean with her loyal companion (and shadow) Gigi trailing behind her. She is a big fan of live music, Mediterranean food, and tarot cards.
Our Clients
Our ideal clients
are those who seek:
Bandwidth
Increase your team’s capabilities and areas of expertise without increasing your headcount.
Quality
Top-tier talent that prefers the freelance life, so they aren’t angling for a job.
Efficiency
You get what you pay for, and only pay for what you get. No padded scope estimates or top-heavy rates.
Flexibility
We scale up or down on a moment’s notice, without any HR headaches. Your creative team flexes with the needs of the work.