About Us - The Wendt Agency | Montana Advertising Agency

Trendsetters. Innovators.
History Makers.

We may be almost a century old, but we are as energetic as a startup. When you’ve been in the marketing, advertising, and public outreach business for over 90 years, staying idle is not an option. Our employee owners and enthusiastic team are fiercely proud of our deep history as Montana’s longest standing agency. Not everyone can lay claim to making it through the great depression, numerous recessions, and the rapid technological advances in the last century. But it’s not in our nature to kick back and ride on the coattails of our history. Today we stand as strong as ever. We are Trendsetters. Innovators. History Makers. It’s in our DNA and it’s what has made us successful throughout time – the drive to advance, push, and evolve – the desire to be the best, always.

Our

Brand Pillars

People. Passion. Strategy. Integrity. Innovation. Legacy.

At Wendt, these are the pillars that hold us up—the foundation we’ve stood on for nearly a century. Together, they’re the force behind our unshakeable success. The pulse that moves beyond our walls, shaping who we are. Wendt is more than an agency. We’re a lived legacy—human at our core. Fearless in vision.

People. Passion. Strategy. Integrity. Innovation. Legacy.

At Wendt, these are the pillars that hold us up—the foundation we’ve stood on for nearly a century. Together, they’re the force behind our unshakeable success. The pulse that moves beyond our walls, shaping who we are. Wendt is more than an agency. We’re a lived legacy—human at our core. Fearless in vision.

Strategy is how we move.

It’s not just a tactic; it’s in our DNA. From concept to completion, we collaborate in moves that matter—making strategy the canvas of every winning idea.

We show up honest, even when it’s hard.

Integrity isn’t optional. As a team, we act with transparency, connect through authenticity, design with care, and build relationships grounded in trust. No exceptions.

We champion people, always.

Our differences, our stories…they connect us! We celebrate individuality, partner fiercely with clients, and keep humanity at the center of it all. Because when people thrive, so does our work.

We lead with passion—and we don’t hold back.

Unapologetically passionate—we chase bold ideas, push boundaries, and show up fully because we love what we do. Our energy sparks creativity, and our creativity drives true impact and success.

We rally around change.

Because innovation requires it. Whether moving with the tide or against it, we choose courage over comfort and learning over routine—because that's where creativity comes alive.

We stand on heritage.

Founded in 1929 and forged by generations, our gift is resilience, and our charge is carrying it forward. We are emboldened by our past, building tomorrow’s legacy with enduring vision, knowledge, and expertise.

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team of Big Thinkers

We boast a talented team of specialists – gifted humans that have chosen to share their particular expertise with Wendt and our clients. We are the perfect mix of seasoned professionals and young up-and-comers. It’s the perfect mashup. We hire only the best – people who bring passionate perspectives. We let them do what drives them. And, in turn, that drives success for our clients. 

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Carol Kruger

Senior Vice President

Kara Shauvin

Creative Director

Angela Moody

Controller

Merle McLeish

Media Buyer

Johnny Ewald

Senior Digital Designer

Sheena Annala

Senior Art Director

Haley Thomas

Operations Manager

Caitlin Crumley

Associate Creative Director

Juli Seaman

Media Specialist

Trista Hillman

UI/UX Designer
Dallas Miller, Administrative Coordinator

Dallas Miller

Administrative Coordinator

Casey Wolfe

Brand Communications Manager

say hello to ouR

team of Big Thinkers

We boast a talented team of specialists – gifted humans that have chosen to share their particular expertise with Wendt and our clients. We are the perfect mix of seasoned professionals and young up-and-comers. It’s the perfect mashup. We hire only the best – people who bring passionate perspectives. We let them do what drives them. And, in turn, that drives success for our clients. 

President

Senior Vice President

Creative Director

Client Services Director

Controller

Media Buyer

Digital Strategist

Senior Digital Designer

Senior Art Director

UX/UI Designer

Production Manager

Content & PR Strategist

Media Specialist

older than sliced bread

Nearly A Century Young

1929 was the year the Great Depression hit America. It was also the year R.M. Bird and L.W. Wendt had quit their day jobs and decided to strike out on their own. The Wendt Agency was born! Many successful years followed those first precarious months. But by the end of the century, The Wendt Agency was known as one of the top-performing 5% agencies in the nation.  

Over the last 95 years, Wendt has advertised the first loaves of sliced bread, victory gardens and rationing recipes during WWII, a new phenomenon called tourism, the rise of local breweries, and the advent of products that serve the digital age. 

Today, The Wendt Agency has a Board of Directors and is employee-run and owned. We are a dynamic team of creative, results-driven problem solvers who are dedicated to innovation and building lasting connections — and our eyes are always on the future. 

Living and Working in Montana

Impact Under the Big Sky

At Wendt, we strive to create a culture of connection, people, and community in everything we do. That’s why we’ve made Montana our home and want to show it as much love as it has shown us. With a bold group and nearly a century of continuous operation, it’s no surprise that Wendt is deeply integrated within our community and proud participants in the Montana lifestyle. 

We give back. Whether it’s a group effort to fill our local classrooms with school supplies or providing a family in need with Christmas gifts to make it a magical holiday, our team helps those around us. 

We support local. We want the community we live in to thrive. We’re a small business and many of our clients are as well. We understand the power and impact supporting local means for all of us. 

We share our expertise. When you have a group of talented experts, it’s only right to share that knowledge to create positive change. Many of our team members serve as leaders on boards of local and state organizations we are inspired by. We also partner with clients whose missions are focused on making a difference and we fiercely support their efforts. 

We enjoy the good life. We live our life under the Big Sky, and we count ourselves lucky to do so. That means limitless adventures surrounding us, vivid sunrises and peaceful sunsets, perfectly long summer days, and more than enough to explore to keep our creativity impassioned. 

At Wendt, we strive to create a culture of connection, people, and community in everything we do. That’s why we’ve made Montana our home and want to show it as much love as it has shown us. With a bold group and nearly a century of continuous operation, it’s no surprise that Wendt is deeply integrated within our community and proud participants in the Montana lifestyle. 

We give back. Whether it’s a group effort to fill our local classrooms with school supplies or providing a family in need with Christmas gifts to make it a magical holiday, our team helps those around us. 

We support local. We want the community we live in to thrive. We’re a small business and many of our clients are as well. We understand the power and impact supporting local means for all of us. 

We share our expertise. When you have a group of talented experts, it’s only right to share that knowledge to create positive change. Many of our team members serve as leaders on boards of local and state organizations we are inspired by. We also partner with clients whose missions are focused on making a difference and we fiercely support their efforts. 

We enjoy the good life. We live our life under the Big Sky, and we count ourselves lucky to do so. That means limitless adventures surrounding us, vivid sunrises and peaceful sunsets, perfectly long summer days, and more than enough to explore to keep our creativity impassioned. 

Living and Working in Montana

Impact Under the Big Sky

At Wendt, we strive to create a culture of connection, people, and community in everything we do. That’s why we’ve made Montana our home and want to show it as much love as it has shown us. With a bold group and nearly a century of continuous operation, it’s no surprise that Wendt is deeply integrated within our community and proud participants in the Montana lifestyle. 

We give back. Whether it’s a group effort to fill our local classrooms with school supplies or providing a family in need with Christmas gifts to make it a magical holiday, our team helps those around us. 

We support local. We want the community we live in to thrive. We’re a small business and many of our clients are as well. We understand the power and impact supporting local means for all of us. 

We share our expertise. When you have a group of talented experts, it’s only right to share that knowledge to create positive change. Many of our team members serve as leaders on boards of local and state organizations we are inspired by. We also partner with clients whose missions are focused on making a difference and we fiercely support their efforts. 

We enjoy the good life.We live our life under the Big Sky, and we count ourselves lucky to do so. That means limitless adventures surrounding us, vivid sunrises and peaceful sunsets, perfectly long summer days, and more than enough to explore to keep our creativity impassioned. 

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We are always ready and eager to make new connections, create strategic partnerships, and blaze new trails for our client’s efforts.

Let’s Connect

We are always ready and eager to make new connections, create strategic partnerships, and blaze new trails for our client’s efforts.  

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