ABOUT

Ron opened ON Advertising after working in television for many years. He wanted to take skills honed in his broadcasting career to help clients navigate the ever‑changing media landscape. Ron oversees day‑to‑day operations at the agency while guiding the strategy, client service and performance. He does this by uniting a unique combination of strategic thinking and business innovation.

In addition, Ron manages the agency’s Crisis and Issues Management division. Ron leads a nationally‑accredited seminar that provides training for clients on how to communicate in crisis situations and manage the impact of a crisis. His depth of experience and expertise is unrivaled in this area.

Ron has degrees in Broadcasting and Public Relations from Northern Arizona University and in Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

John oversees corporate operations, structure, planning, and development for the agency. He works tirelessly for our clients on business strategic planning, business development, and creative branding strategies.

Before joining ON Advertising, John gained extensive media experience working as a producer, photographer, reporter, anchor, and news director for TV stations all over the country. He understands how media works and knows how to leverage this knowledge to achieve measurable results for clients.

John studied Broadcasting and Journalism at the University of Arizona. He is involved in many organizations in the Hispanic community. John is perhaps the Cardinals’ biggest fan – the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, that is.

Eric began his career in 1991 as an Assistant Art Director at Robinson & St. John Advertising in Florida. While at RSJ, he was part of the team that produced advertising and marketing campaigns for national and regional accounts including AT&T, Bank Boston, Ford Motor Company, and Wendy’s Restaurants. His talent as an illustrator was also utilized in a number of campaigns developed by RSJ.

In 1995, Eric launched his own multidisciplinary design firm, EFG Creative, in Albuquerque, NM. Wanting to expand to the Arizona market, EFG came to the valley looking for an advertising agency to pair with. In January 2018, EFG merged with ON Advertising.

As a hands-on designer Eric has a meticulous eye for detail and a fresh graphic style. Eric is a fine artist and a native of New Mexico.

Using his vast knowledge of fine art, Eric founded EG Structural. EG Structural, has won several public art awards in the US. Please visit egstructural.com to learn more.

Matt is so excited to join the agency as an owner, helping to lead ON Advertising on a path of accelerated growth and expansion. He was the “O” in OH Partners as co-founder and co-owner until he sold his interest in that agency in early 2022, which at that time was the largest advertising agency in the Southwest. Matt brings a depth and breadth of advertising, marketing, and agency knowledge and experience that is simply unmatched in this market.

Both Matt and his father, Bill Owens, founder and owner of long-time Valley ad agency Owens & Associates, were named Advertising Person of the Year in 2012 and 1982, respectively, making them the first father and son to both receive this award by the American Advertising Federation’s Phoenix Ad Club.

Matt is a graduate of Woodbury University and is married to the love of his life, Karen. He enjoys traveling, driving his hand-built English sports car, and wood-working.

Prior to ON Advertising, Darren honed his skills as an Account Executive for six years at EG Structural, ON’s sister company. Joining ON Advertising in August 2017, Darren climbed the ranks quickly, ascending to Vice President of Marketing by 2019. In this capacity, he supervised all clients and oversaw marketing, social media, and web services within the Account Services Division. Known for his strategic acumen and supervisory prowess, Darren was entrusted with all marketing and PR accounts.

In 2023, he was appointed President & General Manager, where he assumes responsibility for daily agency operations and staff development. He offers strategic recommendations to owners regarding agency structure and operations. His comprehensive expertise and leadership abilities underscore Darren’s integral role in the success of ON Advertising.

With over 20 years of marketing experience, Dawn is a seasoned media operations and strategy expert. Her impressive track record includes collaborating with some of Arizona’s most rapidly expanding agencies. She has been instrumental in empowering brands across diverse industries throughout her career, consistently delivering award-winning work. Dawn’s approach revolves around a strategic mindset, prioritizing high-touch media planning, seamless execution, and comprehensive analytics to achieve outstanding results for our clients. Her expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to our team, driving our company’s media endeavors to new heights.

Chelsea is an award-winning marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in product development, brand strategy, and advertising. She has received 24 industry awards for campaigns that drive growth and brand affinity. A graduate of Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Chelsea specializes in advertising strategy and innovative activations, leveraging consumer insights to craft compelling brand storytelling that enhances engagement and loyalty. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys traveling with her partner and spending time with their dog, Chance.

Ray has recently joined ON Advertising and brings an extensive career experience in the advertising industry to private and publicly traded agencies. He is focused on running the “business side” of the business and brings a passionate financial rigor to our operations. Ray and his wife enjoy traveling and seeking new craft breweries and sushi restaurants. He has also been known to bring aggressive accounting methods to his golf game.