Small team.
Big impact.
We are changing the way associations communicate with their members.
Our Approach is Simple: At MBR Connect, we help trade and professional associations build stronger relationships with their members through what we call the Three C’s: Content, Communication and Connection.
The Three C's
Content
Our team of editors and designers create engaging content and award-winning publications that inform, inspire and bring communities together.
Communication
Through strategic print and digital communications, we help associations deliver value, strengthen engagement and support their members' success.
Connection
Meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in being collaborative, authentic and present — building partnerships that create lasting impact.
The faces behind the work
Neal Bergstrom
Flip to see our fearless leader and his family,
including Harrison the Alpaca
Neal Bergstrom
MBR Connect CEO
Thanks for taking a minute to learn about our team! I feel like the luckiest person in the world to get to show up every day with this crew of top-notch professionals as we work to transform communication into connection across a broad range of industries. I am a passionate believer in the importance of Associations, and look forward every day to finding new ways to be good partner and add value to their members.
Off the clock I love spending time with my family, working with my wife on our small “fiber farm” (right now we have Alpacas and Icelandic Sheep), working in my garden, lots of reading (history and biography mostly), movies, a daily New York Times Crossword Puzzle (Wordle, Connections and Strands as well), and, did I mention spending time with my family?
Email Neal: neal@mbr-connect.com
Nate Larsen
Flip to see Nate on his dirt bike.
Nate Larsen
MBR Connect CFO
Hi, I'm Nate and I'm so excited to be part of the team. I've been lucky enough to spend several years in accounting and finance positions in different industries and meet amazing people along the way. This has really helped keep things fun. Before joining the team, I worked in industrial banking, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, e-commerce, B2B digital marketing, 3PL, hospitality, and med spas. I love traveling internationally with my family. Some of our favorite places we've visited so far are Ireland, Scottland, Zimbabwe and Egypt. We can't wait for our next adventure. I can often be found in the mountains riding my snowmobile in the winter and my dirt bike in the summer.
Email Nate: nate@mbr-connect.com
Gigi Bollinger
Flip to see Peanut a.k.a. Sweet Pea the Cat
Gigi Bollinger
Executive Administrator
As Administrative Manager, Gigi helps keep the wheels turning behind the scenes, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, collecting ads, human resources, and a wide range of day-to-day operations. She loves helping people, solving problems, and keeping things organized so the team can do their best work. Her combination of reliability, empathy, and adaptability makes her an essential part of the team. When she's not at work, she's often learning something new, knitting, hanging out with her cats, watching hockey, or diving into a good book/movie/TV show/podcast.
Email Gigi: gigi@mbr-connect.com
Wendy Parker
Flip to see me on top of The Siegessäule (Victory Column) in Berlin, Germany
Wendy Parker
Creative & Marketing Manager
Hi y'all! I am the eye for all things beautiful. Whether it's graphic design, websites, ads or marketing collateral, nothing gets out of here unless it's the best it can be. With our team that is not very hard. They are a great bunch of talented people. I love them all!
In my spare time I love to garden (except not this year), read, draw, walk, travel and of course shop online. I have a wonderful husband, two extraordinary adults I get to call my kids and a senior dog Tim. I am a huge advocate for people with disabilities and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Email Wendy: wendy@mbr-connect.com
Heather Wolsey
Flip to see Heather enjoying the panoramic view of Paris.
Heather Wolsey
Editorial Manager & Client Relations
Hi, I’m Heather! By day, I am a writer, an editor, a manager of both projects and people, an overall master of organizing chaos, and, last but certainly my favorite, a guru of client relations. Meeting new people, building relationships and helping associations grow is my jam. When I’m not on the clock, you can find me doting over my two adorable grandchildren, playing a mean game of fetch with my two fur babies or making plans for the next big family trip with one of my six amazing children!
Email Heather: heather@mbr-connect.com
Shawna Anderson
Jordan Jones
Flip to see Jordan, his lovely family and furry kids, Percy and Jester!
Jordan Jones
Senior Graphic Designer
Jordan is our veteran designer with 20+ years of experience in the print and design industry. He guides our team in the development of effective and efficient ways to improve the products we produce. He is a team player and even when things get hard, he has a positive attitude about his work.
Jordan is a family man with a beautiful wife and 3 amazing kids. He loves spending time playing board games and RPGs (Role playing games) including his favorite, Dungeons & Dragons. You can often find him helping his wife and playing with his kids. His favorite vacation spots are Bear Lake and Disneyland.
Email Jordan: jordan@mbr-connect.com
Mike Barker
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Mike Barker
Senior Graphic Designer
Mike's life revolves around creative pursuits: He's a graphic designer, fine artist, and musician. He wants our work to be the best that it can be, always searching for a balance between current trends and timelessness. He approaches design with a surgical precision, obsessing over millimeters and perfect alignment, much to the annoyance of his coworkers.
Outside of work, Mike is a painter specializing in portraits and abstract work. He is a lifelong songwriter and guitarist. And — most importantly to his friends — a valued petsitter.
Email Mike: mike@mbr-connect.com
Brooke Marchant
Rachel Carpenter
Flip to see Rachel and Teddy on one of many road trips together.
Rachel Carpenter
Editorial Specialist
As an Editorial Specialist, I have a keen eye for details and a commitment to excellence. I love elevating content through precise word choices and skillful grammar usage, and I take pride in ensuring every piece of content is polished, accurate and ready to shine.
Outside of work, you can find me curled up with a good book — lost in a fictional world while being supervised by my adorable corgi — spending quality time with my amazing husband, convincing myself I only need one more jigsaw puzzle, or laughing my way through adventures with family and friends.
Email Rachel: racheln@mbr-connect.com
Britta Nystul
Flip to see Britta in the Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden in Tromsø, Norway
Britta Nystul
Editorial Specialist
As an Editorial Specialist, Britta is deeply involved at every stage of content production, ensuring that each project turns out exactly as it should. With a hawk-like attention to detail and problem-solving mindset, Britta approaches her wordsmithing duties with precision, reliability, and a genuine willingness to help wherever needed.
Outside of work, Britta enjoys spending time in a galaxy far, far away, preferably with her best friend and partner, Neil. She is grateful to Katara, their cat, for generously allowing them to live in her home.
Email Britta: britta@mbr-connect.com
