About Us/
Founded on the Premise of Trust and Transparency
the bench was founded by Jennifer Houston and Sarah Musgrove in 2018, to transform the way people work, so that freelancers and brand are empowered, and everyone wins.
An evolution to the traditional agency model, the bench provides a unique business model that breaks down barriers between brands and the right talent for their project. By leveraging a roster of over 700 vetted professionals in the marketing and events industry. the bench hand selects the expertise and background needed for each unique project.
About Us/
Founded on the Premise of Trust and Transparency
the bench was founded by Jennifer Houston and Sarah Musgrove in 2018, to transform the way people work, so that freelancers and brand are empowered, and everyone wins.
An evolution to the traditional agency model, the bench provides a unique business model that breaks down barriers between brands and the right talent for their project. By leveraging a roster of over 700 vetted professionals in the marketing and events industry. the bench hand selects the expertise and background needed for each unique project.
Meet the team/
FOUNDER
Sarah Musgrove
A connector by nature, Sarah Musgrove dove head-first into the gig economy in 2008, and has helped agencies, brands and freelancers navigate those waters ever since. She was 24 and working at an agency when the economy crashed; as companies suffering layoffs...
DIRECTOR
Kristy Suworoff
You know that feeling you get when someone does something delightful, unexpectedly? Kristy Suworoff strives to deliver that feeling daily. It is a desire that fuels her interactions with artists and executives, leading to an ever-expanding grid of lasting relationships...
DIRECTOR
Sophia Patten
An alumnus of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri (M-I-Z!), Sophia Patten spent several years as a news producer and reporter at (CBS affiliate) KVAL-TV in Eugene, OR, and at KTVK-TV in Phoenix, AZ, before producing for media companies...
Our Roster/
Our global roster is constantly evolving, but a spot on the team is coveted. The roster only grows based on need. It is comprised of a diverse group of professionals, with varying levels of expertise, and an array of perspectives.
Writers
Art Directors
Designers
Producers
Project Managers
Creative Directors
Videographers
Photographers
Editors
UX/UI Designers
Developers
PR Specialists
Brand Consultants
Brand Strategists
Data Analysts
Content Creators
Social Media Experts
Researchers
Ahead of our time, right on time.
Worldwide resources
Our team embraced remote working before it was necessary. Our clients have the ability to tap into talent from across the globe, allowing for localization, time zone efficiencies, and cost optimization.
Women-founded, Women-led
Our founders and leadership team is women led. Diversity, equity, and inclusivity is central to our business.
Ahead of our time, right on time.
Worldwide resources
Our team embraced remote working before it was necessary. Our clients have the ability to tap into talent from across the globe, allowing for localization, time zone efficiencies, and cost optimization.
Women-founded, Women-led
Our founders and leadership team is women led. Diversity, equity, and inclusivity is central to our business.
