Meet our executive team.
Deb Lemon
CEO
Networking expert. Master connector. Culture creator. CEO Deb Murray Lemon has helped build OBE through lasting client relationships and a commitment to fostering a work culture of curiosity and collaboration.
Trish Rexroth
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
With her sharp, strategic mind, human-centered approach, and a lighthearted silliness that can pop up at any time, Trish is a leader who infuses purpose, compassion and play into all her efforts.
Jonathan Denison
CHIEF PRODUCTION OFFICER
He once had attendees jump off an aircraft carrier deck. Legally! Though too modest to talk about his awards, Jonathan is always willing to tell you about his amazing family of five.
Meimei Zimmerman
CHIEF CLIENT OFFICER
When she’s not traveling the world, Meimei is building new relationships and growing existing accounts at OBE. She strongly believes in aligning our team’s passion with the client’s vision.
Joey Forster
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
A one-of-a-kind leader and people person, Joey's passion is to ensure OBE is a safe, compelling, challenging place to work.
Alvin Stafford
CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER
Alvin ran his own boutique agency for almost 15 years, specializing in sports and community experiences. His trademark? Meaningful mottos and unwavering positivity.
Dan Hirsch
FOUNDER
Dan combined his passions to create one of the first snowboarding and music festivals. From this, OBE was born. And you better believe he’s still shredding the slopes.
Meet our leadership team.
Becky Hanson
GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
A lifelong runner, she believes the lessons learned from marathoning apply to what we do every day at OBE. Taking a huge goal or event and breaking it down mile by mile, task by task, until we ultimately cross that beautiful finish line and celebrate the impact of months of hard work and passion.
Jeff Yang
VP TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
If passion were a person, it would be Jeff. He started out producing trailers for major motion pictures and animated content for tech clients. These days he builds interactive experiences, thoughtfully infusing technology while amplifying brand stories and messaging.
Megan Schafer
GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Megan cultivated her passion for travel, adventure, and connection in her first career as an Olympic athlete in the sport of Luge. Since starting at OBE in 2013, Megan has had the opportunity to live in five cities, work in 20 plus key cities across the globe, and lead hundreds of activations.
We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Anything is possible when we play together.
We believe diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences make us a better organization. From our internal Diversity and Inclusion Group, to our Supplier Diversity program, to the work with do to engage diverse audiences—we’re devoted to ongoing reflection and growth.