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 the bench

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...

Kristy Suworoff the bench

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...

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...

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.