Ampersand isn’t just our name; it’s our whole ethos. We’re a unified team of thinkers, makers, and doers who know that good work starts with great chemistry.

Founded in Austin in 2005

Now a global team, we’ve been rooted in creativity and strategy from day one.

Named after the “&” symbol

Because great things happen when ideas come together.

Built as a full-service agency

Creative, media, and production under one roof.

Proudly independent

Grounded in what matters: our people, our partners, and our values.

Our leadership team

Cindy Montgomery

Owner, CEO, & Chief Strategist

Jeff Montgomery

Owner, President, & Media Lead

Samantha Hinrichs

Group Creative Director

Sam Farquharson

Hashtag Studios Creative Director, Lead Writer

Sidney Gilliam

Senior Account Manager

Veronica Nelson

Senior Media Manager

More about us

Our full-service trifecta

Ampersand, Hashtag Studios, and Exclamation Media – three expert teams working as one to deliver creative strategy, production, and performance.

It all starts with strategy

Our Dynamic Insights™ framework turns research into ideas that resonate, perform, and drive real growth.

Think you'd be a good addition to our team?