WELCOME

I build brands that move the business – and I still sweat the details.

I’m Mike Forbush, a Seattle-based brand and marketing leader. For 15+ years I’ve built brands from the ground up, led rebrands across four countries, and run the campaigns behind real growth – including a $320M acquisition. I lead the strategy, and I do the work.

All projects
All projects

A bit about Mike

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I’ve spent 15 years on both sides of the brief – setting the marketing strategy and executing the creative. I’ve built brand functions from scratch, led teams of up 8-13, and managed multi-million-dollar budgets across B2B, B2B2C, and DTC.

Work Experience

Forage
Nov. 2024 - May 2026
Head of Marketing Strategy
Cyberight / Optm
Oct. 2021 -  May 2024
Vice President Marketing
Xevo, Inc.
Apr. 2017 - Sept. 2021
Senior Director Marketing
425 Business
June 2014 - Apr. 2017
Lead Graphic Designer
Ad Vision Marketing
Sept. 2010 - May 2014
Graphic Designer

Education

Madonna University
Bachelor of Arts, graphic design. high honors
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