ABOUT US

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The fattest bird story:
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Fat Bird was founded in 2020 after founder Janey Hawley’s full-time job fell victim to the pandemic-related recession. Always the innovator, Janey quickly got to work creating her own marketing company to support several local businesses that remained open.
What is a fat bird? According to Urban Dictionary, it’s a Phrase shouted to announce your desire for a reaction from random people, indicating a need to change the balance of positivity. At the Fat Bird, we strive to shake things up as we garner enthusiastic attention for your brand.

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Crayon Evangelist
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For over a decade, Janey has created all things branding and marketing for several high-end and large restaurant groups. She began her career in Oklahoma City as a Marketing Manager for a raw vegan restaurant concept. She later moved to California, where she perfected her sales skills as an event manager. Janey moved to Colorado in 2017 and has created content for several area clients. Her loyalty to customers and passion for their brands has built many lifelong partnerships and friendships. Janey’s love for her work comes from meeting and exceeding her client’s marketing and branding. She likes to ski, hike, run with her dogs, and watch all the good shows in her free time.
JANEY HAWLEY
Herder of Helpless Peeps
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Lisa keeps Fat Bird running and ensures everything and everyone is functioning as they should. She has a passion for organizing and owns all things related to operations, office management, project management, and administration. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2011 with her degree in Business Management. Outside of office hours, she enjoys running, hiking, paddle boarding, as well as spending time with her husband and fur babies.
LISA KINDSVATER


ANDRA MENHENNETT
Aspiring Novelist and Rockstar Copywriter
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Andra is a blog writer and editor. She makes sure everything is spelled correctly and sounds flocking fabulous! She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2008 with her degree in Elementary Education. She still teaches 3rd grade in Oklahoma. When she is not blog writing, editing, or teaching, she enjoys playing board games, reading books, and spending time with her friends, husband, and two cats Pip and Dash.
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Visual Vibes Vandal
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Erin Barracuda, a Denver-based artist, has seamlessly transitioned into the realm of design. With a lifelong affinity for animals and an enduring passion for art, Erin's journey began at an early age. Today, she not only continues to manifest her adoration for animals but also channels her creative energy into her role as a designer, crafting visually captivating experiences.
ERIN BARBORAK
